catholic prayers

  • Healing Prayers for Every Day Highlight

    Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But simply say the word and my servant will be healed. –Mt. 8:8 Reflection: Faith is our great gift from God. Often faith is said to be a prerequisite for healing. We can never believe too much in his love—not that every prayer is answered the way “we” want it but that He will do the best things for us. more...
  • The Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    The Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart of JesusI will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life. I will establish peace in their families. I will console them in all their troubles. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of their death. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source of an infinite ocean of mercy. Tepid souls shall become fervent. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection. I will bless the homes where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored. more...
  • Prayer of the Day: Apostles’ Creed

    I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God more...
  • Prayer of the Day: The Fatima Prayer

    The Fatima Prayer O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen. more...
  • Prayer of the Day: Hail Mary

    Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen... more...
  • Prayer of the Day: Act of Faith

    Act of Faith O my God! I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; I believe that Thy Divine Son became man, and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy... more...
  • Prayer of the Day: Our Father

    Guido_Reni_-_St_Joseph_with_the_Infant_Jesus | Rosary Mart Our Father Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.... more...
  • Pearl Rosaries Reflections

    Rosary prayer beads come in many materials: wood, plastic, glass, garnet, stones, and crystal among many others. Of all the beads it is the beloved and serene pearl that makes a particularly lovely choice for a new rosary, either for personal use or for a special gift. These round white shimmering beads have a long cultural history that enhances there use as rosary prayer beads and a rosary necklaces.To some, in western culture the round shape and the shimmering color of the pearl evokes the image of the moon and suggests peacefulness. To others they see a symbol of wealth and riches. Even today pearls can be found in high-end jewelry. And to others pearls stand as a representative of fertility and marriage and is the origin for their popularity with brides on their wedding day.But most importantly pearls represent beauty and sacred value. Regardless of the cultural context appreciation of pearl has been a symbol of beauty, grace and value since man started harvesting pearls some 6000 years ago. The unique shimmer and soft white color has always been appreciated and loved. Even in Matthew 7:6 it says “Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls in front of pigs..." more...
  • October - Popular Feast Days

     

    OCTOBER 2015: MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY

     

    Swarovski Crystal Beads and Sterling Silver Rosary October, the month of the Holy Rosary, celebrates the spiritual beauty of the Rosary, emphasizing the need for prayer, fasting and sacrifice. The Rosary is a prayer. The rosary (notice lowercase) is a tool for this specific prayer.  The Rosary is a Christocentric setting for Lectio Divina, that is, a meditation on the Life of Christ, particularly His Ministry, Passion, Death and Resurrection. The Rosary is the prayer of the saints, and has a is easy to pray. It offers hope and healing.

    Dates in BOLD are Holy Days of Obligation for October:

    Oct. 1: St. Therese Lisieux 

    Oct. 2: St. Leger

    Oct. 3: St. Menna

    Oct. 4: Twenty - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, St. Francis of Assisi, more...

  • September - Popular Feast Days

     

    SEPTEMBER 2015: MONTH OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS

     

    Our Lady of Sorrows | Rosary Mart

    September, the month of Our Lady of Sorrows, remembers the suffering of Mary, Jesus' Mother. There are seven sorrows, seven afflictions that pierced her heart. Catholics commonly reflect upon each and they say daily one Our Father and seven Hail Mary's for each.

    • The Prophecy of Simeon. (Luke 2:34–35)
    • The Flight into Egypt. (Matthew 2:13)
    • The loss of the child Jesus in the Temple. (Luke 2:43–45)
    • Mary meets Jesus on the way to Calvary.
    • Jesus dies on the cross. (John 19:25)
    • The piercing of the side of Jesus, and Mary's receiving the body of Jesus in her arms. (Matthew 27:57–59)
    • The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb. (John 19:40–42)
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