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Rorate Caeli Mass – Votive Mass in Honor of Our Blessed Mother

Yesterday we awoke several hours early… at four a.m. so that we could travel downtown to the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, which is located in Jacksonville Florida and celebrate the traditional Votive Mass in honor of the Blessed … Continue reading

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The Miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

For Faithful Catholics throughout the world, December 12th is a very special day indeed,  especially to those of us here in the Americas. Our lady of Guadalupe is the first image of our Blessed Mother to be given to the … Continue reading

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

In 1854, Pius IX solemnly proclaimed: “The most Blessed Virgin Mary, in the first instant of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege granted by almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the savior of the … Continue reading

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Praying for Conversion during this Season of Advent

I have been tossing this around in my head all night…it is weighing heavy on my soul and even though it probably won’t affect what anyone else thinks…I have to go with my gut…I have to write about what happened… … Continue reading

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December 1st- First Friday

December first, the First Friday of the month, let us focus our attention …our devotion to the Sacred heart of Jesus by attending the First Friday Mass and Holy Hour. A good way for us to also prepare ourselves for … Continue reading

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Why Being ‘Spiritual’ is Leading Our Loved Ones Down a Path to Hell

It is a sad sign of our times, that so many people…’good people‘  have abandoned Christ’s religion for the feel good nonsense of  spiritualism. They proclaim to the world that they are ‘spiritual’ people and that they do believe in … Continue reading

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Saint Gertrude the Great – November 16th

Bodily and spiritual affliction are the surest sign of Divine predilection. Gratitude for suffering is a precious jewel for our heavenly crown… Man should firmly believe that God sends just that trail which is most beneficial for him. – Saint … Continue reading

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Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist – October 18th

Saint Luke, one of the four evangelists who wrote one of the four gospels, actually  is responsible for writing not only the Gospel of Luke, but the Acts of the Apostles, as well. Having converted from his pagan ways, he … Continue reading

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Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – St. Margaret Mary Alacoque – Oct. 16th

“It seems to me that our Lord’s earnest desire to have His sacred heart honored in a special way is directed toward renewing the effects of redemption in our souls. For the sacred heart is an inexhaustible fountain and its … Continue reading

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St. Teresa of Avila – Quotes- October 15th

“The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.” ― St. Teresa of Avila “This Beloved of ours is merciful and good. Besides, he so deeply longs for our love that he keeps calling us to come closer. This … Continue reading

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