2016-10-01 05:26
October 1 is the feast of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux a dear friend and one of my most powerful intercessors. Here are some wonderful words of wisdom from her:"How easy it is to p… Read More
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"IF YOU ARE WHAT YOU SHOULD BE, YOU WILL SET THE WHOLE WORLD ON FIRE."
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2016-09-30 03:54
September 30 is the feast of St. Jerome, a Father and Doctor of the Church. Translator of the Bible into its official Latin version (the Vulgate), brilliant scholar, monk, traveler, teacher… Read More
2016-09-29 01:01
September 29 is the feast of the Archangels: Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. These three Archangels are the only angels named in Sacred Scripture and all three have important roles in th… Read More
2016-09-28 03:50
Here are some amazing facts about Saint Wenceslas:1. Wenceslas’ grandfather, Borivoj I of Bohemia, was converted by Saints Cyril and Methodius, who began the Christianization of Bohemi… Read More
2016-09-28 03:06
The saint of the day for September 28 is Saint Lorenzo (Lawrence) Ruiz (1600-1637), a husband and father, the first saint of the Philippines and the first Filipino martyred for the Christian… Read More
2016-09-27 05:17
September 26 is the memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, the 17th century French priest known for his apostolic work among the poor and marginalized.Born to a poor family in Pouy in the southwes… Read More
2016-09-26 06:20
Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian Dressing a Chest Wound by Antoine de Favray Photo Credit: Welcome LibrarySeptember 26 is the optional memorial of Sts. Cosmas and Damian. Cosmas and Damian were… Read More
2016-09-25 23:54
October 4th is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, “the little beggar”, who is perhaps the most popular saint in history. He is the patron saint of animals, the environment, fami… Read More
2016-09-23 04:44
September 23 is the Feast of St. Padre Pio, also known as St. Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968). He was a priest, mystic, and stigmatist, and Spiritual Father to many.Here are ten bits of… Read More
2016-09-22 07:07
The novena to St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower, begins today, September 22, and is recited for nine days. St. Therese is a powerful intercessor. Also known as St. Therese of the Chi… Read More
2016-09-22 06:08
By Jean M. HeimannTHE BOOKI have to admit that while I enjoy watching science fiction films, I am not an avid reader of science fiction books, but I definitely enjoyed reading Discovery by K… Read More
2016-09-21 04:40
Today is the feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. He is the traditional author of the first gospel. St. Matthew was born at Capernaum. He was working as a tax collector when Jesus c… Read More
2016-09-19 21:37
September 20 is the memorial of St. Andrew Kim Taegon, priest and martyr, St. Paul Chong, martyr, and companions. During the persecutions of 1839, 1846, 1866, and 1867, one hundred and three… Read More
2016-09-19 04:12
The saint of the day for September 19th, is St. Januarius, bishop and martyr. He is the patron saint of Naples, where Catholics assemble three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the… Read More
2016-09-16 09:39
1. Fr. Larry Richards was in Wichita this past week and gave a wonderful parish mission to a nearby parish, so I attended. I often listen to Fr. Larry on EWTN Radio and knew that I enj… Read More
2016-09-15 09:49
September 15 marks the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. This title was given to our Blessed Mother due to the intense suffering and tremendous sorrow she experienced during the passion and deat… Read More
2016-09-14 06:01
September 14 is the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross. This feast is also called the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Elevation of the Cross, Holy Cross Day, Holy Rood Day, or Roodmas.The… Read More
2016-09-13 06:22
Today, September 13, is the feast of St. John Chrysostom (ca. 347-407), one of the most famous Fathers, Doctors, and bishops of the Catholic Church. Known to be among the most prominent orat… Read More
2016-09-12 04:46
On September 12, the Church celebrates the feast of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary to teach us how useful and advantageous it is for us to invoke her holy name in our needs. T… Read More
2016-09-09 07:47
On Thursday, we celebrated the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and on Monday, we will be celebrating the feast of her Holy Name. She has given us so much! She has given us the gift of h… Read More
2016-09-08 04:43
Your birth, O Blessed Virgin Mary, fills the whole world with a sweet consolation and a holy joy, because of you was born our Jesus, our God, who has taken away from us the curse in which we… Read More
2016-09-07 06:03
On September 7, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Regina (also known as Saint Reine, died in 386), virgin and martyr. Saint Regina is the patron saint against poverty and patroness of tort… Read More
2016-09-06 07:09
Today is the feast of Blessed Thomas Tsuji (circa 1570 - 1627), a Jesuit priest and martyr.Thomas received his early education from the Jesuits in Arima and entered the Society in January 15… Read More
2016-09-05 08:35
Prayer for Success in WorkGlorious St. Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my many sins; to w… Read More
2016-09-05 07:58
Today marks the feast day of Saint Teresa of Calcutta - a beautiful servant of God who is one of our most celebrated mothers and a universal symbol of God's merciful and preferential love fo… Read More
2016-09-02 06:05
1. September is the ninth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with a length of 30 days. In September, we say goodbye to summer with the offic… Read More
2016-09-01 04:22
The month of September is traditionally dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Mary with the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows being commemorated on September 15. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows comm… Read More
2016-09-01 03:36
SuscipeTake, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. All that I am and all that I possess, Thou hast given me: I surrender it all to Thee to be… Read More
2016-08-31 04:51
The saint of the day for August 31 is St. Raymond Nonnatus. He is the patron of expectant mothers, midwives, obstetricians, infertile couples, and newborn babies.Raymond was born at Portella… Read More
2016-08-31 03:39
Feeding Your Family’s Soul: Dinner Table Spiritualityby Donna-Marie Cooper O’BoyleStressed and exhausted, today’s parents struggle to meet their deadlines and check of… Read More
2016-08-30 03:31
The saint of the day for August 30 is St. Jeanne Jugan (1792 – 1879), also known as Sister Mary of the Cross. During the 19th century, she founded the Little Sisters of the Poor with t… Read More
2016-08-29 04:56
On June 24, we celebrated the birthday of St. John the Baptist; on August 29, we honor the anniversary of his martyrdom, also known as the Passion of St. John the Baptist.After he had baptiz… Read More
2016-08-28 22:41
Pope Francis will canonize the former "Mother Teresa" a saint on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Here is her novena, which starts today, August 28.Discerning Hearts has a beautiful novena to Moth… Read More
2016-08-26 08:13
1. Hooray! I was pleasantly surprised to learn that my book, Learning to Love with the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir just won the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval. 2. … Read More
2016-08-25 04:25
August 25 is the feast of St. Louis IX (1215-1270), King of France.Louis IX, son of Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile, was born at Poissy, April 25, 1215. Louis was twelve years old when his… Read More
2016-08-24 03:17
Saint John with Saint Bartholomew (right)August 24 is the feast of St. Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles who is mentioned only a few times in the Synoptic Gospels. While Matthew, Mark… Read More
2016-08-23 04:36
August 23 is the feast of St. Rose of Lima, virgin, who became known for both her piety and her care of the poor. She is the patron saint of embroiderers, florists, gardeners, people ridicul… Read More
2016-08-22 04:59
On August 22, we celebrate a beautiful Marian Feast -- the Queenship of Mary. This Liturgical Feast was proclaimed by Pope Pius XII on October 11, 1954 through his Encyclical Letter Ad Caeli… Read More
2016-08-20 05:36
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9How do we cope with the violence, chaos, and conflicts that we face in our world today? How can… Read More
2016-08-19 05:10
On August 19, we commemorate St. John Eudes, a French priest who founded of the Society of Jesus and Mary (the Eudists) and the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity. Pope Leo XIII procl… Read More
2016-08-18 07:37
On August 18, we commemorate Saint Helena of Constantinople (246-330), mother of Constantine the Great, and finder of the True Cross of Jesus Christ. St. Helena is the patroness of arch… Read More
2016-08-17 05:22
August 17 is the feast of St. Clare of Montefalco (1268-1308), an Augustinian nun noted for her devotion to the Passion of Christ. For that reason, she is sometimes called St. Clare of the C… Read More
2016-08-16 01:25
On August 16, the Church commemorates the feast day of St. Stephen of Hungary (975 - 1038), the last Grand Prince of the Hungarians (997 -1000) and the first Christian king of Hungary, who l… Read More
2016-08-15 02:13
On August 15 the universal Church celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in which we commemorate her being taken up body and soul into heaven when her earthly life was finishe… Read More
2016-08-12 04:08
1. On Friday, I participated in Eucharistic Adoration at the Midwest Catholic Family Conference in Wichita, KS interceding for the speakers and participants. On Saturday, I received a… Read More
2016-08-11 17:08
For High School and College StudentsA Student's Prayer (by St. Thomas Aquinas)Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon… Read More
2016-08-11 06:34
August 11 is the memorial of St. Clare, one of my favorite saints. She was the first woman to follow the life of radical poverty practiced by St. Francis of Assisi and is the co-founder of t… Read More
2016-08-10 04:56
By Jean M. HeimannAugust 10 is the feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of the Church of Rome. In 258, he was martyred along with Pope Sixtus II an… Read More
2016-08-09 08:34
Bishop Barron's powerful talk at the 2016 World Youth Day "Night of Mercy" event, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, on July 27, 2016. Over 25,000 young people were present at the Tauron Are… Read More
2016-08-09 07:50
By Jean M. HeimannAugust 9 is the feast of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (also known as Edith Stein), virgin and martyr, a Jewish convert to Catholicism, who later became a Discalced Car… Read More
2016-08-07 21:11
August 8 is a special day for me because not only is it my birthday, but it is the feast day of one of my favorite saints -- St. Dominic, a Castilian priest and founder of the Dominican Orde… Read More
2016-08-05 07:48
I have been a member of the Catholic Writers Guild since it was founded. This year I attended the CWCL conference / Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show for the second time. I attended it i… Read More
2016-08-05 02:10
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated every year on August 15th. This feast commemorates the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that is, her body and soul being taken up… Read More
2016-08-04 06:12
August 4 is the feast of St. John Mary Vianney (also known as Saint Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney). He is such a special saint and a dear friend to me that one post hardly seems enough to desc… Read More
2016-08-03 16:34
Today's saint, St. Lydia Purpuraria, was the first Christian convert in Europe, a businesswoman who dealt in luxury goods. She is the patron saint of cloth dyers.Saint Lydia was born during… Read More
2016-08-02 16:08
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis released on Tuesday a video message on his universal prayer intentions for August where he speaks of his desire that sports may build a culture of encounter amon… Read More
2016-08-02 04:11
By Jean M. HeimannAugust 2 is the feast of St. Peter Julian Eymard, who is known as the "Apostle of the Eucharist" for his strong devotion to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and for leadin… Read More
2016-08-01 17:28
Today is the feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, a Doctor of the Church. He is known for his contribution to moral theology and his great kindness.Here are fifteen forceful quotes from this grea… Read More
2016-07-23 06:44
July 23 is the feast of St. Bridget (Birgitta) of Sweden (1303 – 1373), a widow and a Third Order Franciscan. For twenty-eight years, she was a devoted wife and mother of eight. Follow… Read More
2016-07-22 04:11
On July 22, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, the patron of penitent sinners and contemplatives. Her name is derived from her native town of Magdala in Galilee. Sh… Read More
2016-07-21 03:43
On July 21, we commemorate St. Lawrence of Brindisi, the first Capuchin Franciscan to be honored as a Doctor of the Church. One of the most famous theologians of the sixteenth century, Saint… Read More
2016-07-20 04:04
The saint of the day for July 20 is St. Apollinaris, an illustrious second century bishop and a great apologist for his time. Born in Antioch, Turkey, he became the first bishop of Ravenna… Read More
2016-07-19 04:56
The saint of the day for July 19 is St. Macrina the Younger.St. Macrina (330-380) was the eldest child in a family of saints. Her grandparents were martyrs. Her grandmother was Macrina the E… Read More
2016-07-18 06:33
The saint of the day for July 18 is St. Camillus of Lellis, founder of an order dedicated to the care of the sick. He is the patron of the sick, hospitals, and nurses.St. Camilus was born in… Read More
2016-07-18 06:04
Saint Anne’s feast day is on July 26th, so the St. Anne Novena is traditionally started on July 17th; however, you can pray it anytime. St. Anne (Hebrew, Hannah, grace; also spelled An… Read More
2016-07-16 04:10
July 16 is the patronal feast of the Carmelites. The Order of Carmelites takes its name from Mount Carmel in Israel, which was the first place dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and where a cha… Read More
2016-07-15 05:16
Queen of the Rosary, sweet Virgin of Fatima, who hast deigned to appear in the land of Portugal and hast brought peace, both interior and exterior, to that once so troubled country, we beg o… Read More
2016-07-15 03:47
By Jean M. HeimannJuly 15 is the memorial of St. Bonaventure, O.F.M., who is known as "Seraphic Doctor" because of his burning love for God and his great zeal to do God's work. Born Giovanni… Read More
2016-07-14 02:28
By Jean M. HeimannOn July 14th, we commemorate St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint. Known as the "Lily of the Mohawks" and the “Geneviève of New France,&rdquo&hell…Read More
2016-07-12 05:29
The saint of the day for July 12 is St. Ignatius Delgado, a Dominican Bishop who was a Spanish missionary and martyr. Bishop Delgado OP was part of a group of 117 martyrs, who suffered… Read More
2016-07-11 06:04
July 11 is the feast of St. Benedict of Nursia, the twin brother of St. Scholastica, the patron of Europe, and the founder of Western monasticism. In 1964, Pope Paul VI declared him patron o… Read More
2016-07-08 06:35
1. I hope you had a Happy 4th of July! Here are a couple of photos of me wearing my Lady Liberty t-shirt and of a cool, sugar-free dessert I made for Independence Day.2. This has… Read More
2016-07-08 04:24
Many of us struggle to understand the mystery of suffering in our lives. In fact, one of the most frequently asked questions by people of all faiths is, “Why would a loving God allow p… Read More
2016-07-07 06:07
The feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is July 16. Her novena begins on July 7.First Day O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brough… Read More
2016-07-07 04:46
With the way our culture disregards life sometimes, it is easy for the question “Is life worth living?” to surface. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphatically states that not o… Read More
2016-07-07 04:34
On July 7, we commemorate Blessed Maria Romero Meneses (1902 - 1977), a Salesian Sister who was known as the Social Apostle of Costa Rica, due her active initiation of several projects which… Read More
2016-07-06 04:33
Sante Chapelle, ParisThe Sainte Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14t… Read More
2016-07-06 03:29
July 6 marks the feast day of St. Maria Goretti, a young virgin and martyr, who is a model of purity and mercy for all. Maria Goretti was a peasant girl who was stabbed fourteen times, while… Read More
2016-07-05 09:19
The saint of the day for July 5 is St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, founder of the Barnabites.St. Anthony was born at Cremona, Italy, in 1502, of noble parents. His father died when very young, an… Read More
2016-07-05 08:56
This weekend I had the opportunity to view a very unusual film entitled The Innocents. It is a French film with English subtitles about cloistered nuns in a Polish Benedictine monastery at t… Read More
2016-07-04 07:26
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.- Psalms 33: 12.Eternal God, stir our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism on this Fourth of July. May all that this day… Read More
2016-06-30 05:05
The ColiseumRome, ItalyFrom My Personal Photo CollectionOn the day after the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, we honor the first martyrs of the Roman Church. They were victims of the Empero… Read More
2016-06-29 05:12
June 29 is the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, who are the co-founders of the Church - the solid rock on which it was founded. Both were martyrs for the faith.St. PeterPeter's original nam… Read More
2016-06-28 03:57
The saint of the day for June 28th is St. Irenaeus (c.130 - c.200), Bishop of Lyons (France) and Father of the Church.Irenaeus was born in Smyrna (modern-day Turkey), although he later settl… Read More
2016-06-27 07:15
Today, June 27, the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. I have had a long-time devotion to Our Blessed Mother under many titles, but began praying to Our Lady of Perpe… Read More
2016-06-27 00:47
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2016-06-24 10:09
Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that it is best to focus on one thing at a time when discerning a vocation. Not only is it most prudent to discern just one vocation at a time;… Read More
2016-06-24 09:31
Today is the solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. How will you celebrate this great saint's birthday?St. John the Baptist was a prophet filled with a fiery zeal for declaring C… Read More
2016-06-23 05:39
Today, June 23, we honor St. Joseph Cafasso, an Italian priest who was a social reformer in Turin during the 19th century. He is the patron of prison chaplains, spiritual directors, and pris… Read More
2016-06-22 03:58
June 22 is the feast of Sts.Thomas More, martyr, and John Fisher, bishop and martyr. St. Thomas More was born in London, England and was Chancellor of King Henry VIII. He was a devoted, lovi… Read More
2016-06-21 22:52
Lord Jesus, You came to heal our wounded and troubled hearts. I beg You to heal the torments that cause anxiety in my heart; I beg You, in a particular way, to heal all that are the cause of… Read More
2016-06-21 03:51
by Jean M. HeimannThe saint of the day for June 21, Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591), was the firstborn in a highly wealthy and influential Italian noble family. His father was a famous me… Read More
2016-06-20 19:54
Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn't have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to u… Read More
2016-06-20 06:36
June 29 is the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, who are the co-founders of the Church - the solid rock on which it was founded. St. Paul is the patron of evangelists and St. Peter is the p… Read More
2016-06-20 05:59
Today is the feast of St. Florence, also known as St. Florentina, a cloistered nun and abbess. She was the founder of a religious community.St. Florentina was born in the middle of the sixth… Read More
2016-06-19 08:11
Celebrating Father's Day (the third Sunday in June) is a tradition in the United States. This is a day for the entire family to go to Mass and to pray for fathers and grandfathers.Today is a… Read More
2016-06-17 14:15
The Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help begins June 18 and ends on June 26. The feast day of our Lady of Perpetual Help is on June 27. Our Lady of Perpetual Help is patron of the sick, poli… Read More
2016-06-17 04:26
1. This has been a week filled with both consolations and desolations. On the day when I was feeling most discouraged, the knock-out rose bush, which my husband gave me for Mother's Day last… Read More
2016-06-16 02:04
By Jean M. HeimannThe saint of the day for June 16 is St. John Francis Regis, a French Jesuit priest who served God as a missionary and social reformer.The son of a wealthy merchant, John Fr… Read More
2016-06-15 05:29
Today, June 15 is the feast day of St. Germaine Cousin, a simple and devout young girl who lived in Pibrac, France in the late 1500s. She was born in 1579 to a humble family. Her father was… Read More
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