This week author and former NFL player Jake Byrne is sponsoring the giveaway. One lucky winner will receive one signed copy of his book First and Goal: What Football Taught Me About Never Giving Up (you can read my review here). I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12 AM EST 11/27 with a winner being announced later that day. a... Read more
A prayer for Mary’s help to obtain heaven Though we may legitimately ask Our Lady’s help in countless matters, St. Alphonsus here focuses on the most important matter of all: obtaining heaven. Queen of Paradise, you reign above all the choirs of angels, and you are the nearest of all creatures to God. Greeting you from this valley of tears, I beg you to turn your compassionate eyes toward me, for in whichever direction they turn, they dispense graces. See,... Read more
When it comes to the NFL these days it’s hard to see any good news past the multiple reports of players involved in domestic violence. Youth of today have quite frankly been let down by multiple players whom they should be able to look to as leaders and role models. Recently I had an opportunity to review the book First and Goal: What Football Taught Me About Never Giving Up by former NFL player Jake Byrne. I must say it... Read more
Help for despairing sinners Are you convinced that your sins and weaknesses keep you from Mary’s assis- tance? St. Alphonsus urges you to overcome your fears; she’ll help you as soon as you ask. In the revelations of St. Bridget, Mary is called “the star preceding the sun.” This image helps us to understand that when devotion toward the Mother of God begins to manifest itself in a soul that’s in a state of sin, it’s a certain mark that before... Read more
This week Saint Joseph Communications is back to sponsor another media giveaway. One lucky winner will receive one copy of the 3 CD set, A Mother’s Words of Wisdom by Mother Angelica (you can read my review here). I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12 AM EST 11/25 with a winner being announced later that day. a Rafflecopter giveaway Read more
A prayer to be changed from sinners into saints Is Mary less concerned for sinners on earth, now that she has left them behind for a glorious throne in heaven? Not at all, St. Alphonsus insists. She loves us now more than ever. O great, exalted, and most glorious Lady, prostrate at the foot of your throne we venerate you from this valley of tears. We rejoice at your immense glory, with which our Lord has enriched you. And now that... Read more
Perhaps one of the most recognizable Catholic personalities of our time is Mother Angelica. Saint Joseph Communications has produced a three CD set of Mother’s talks entitled A Mother’s Words of Wisdom. If you enjoy watching Mother Angelica on EWTN than you will certainly enjoy this set. The talks were originally presented at the Oakland Catholic Family Conference in 1998. The amazing thing I find with Mother Angelica is that no matter what the topic, and when she discussed it,... Read more
Turn to us, Mother of God! In making an urgent appeal to the Blessed Virgin, St. Peter Damian focuses on her great power and love for us. Holy Virgin, Mother of God, help those who ask for your aid. Turn toward us! Have you forgotten us, perhaps, because you have been raised to so close a union with God? Most certainly not! You know well in what danger you left us when you ascended to heaven, and the miserable condition... Read more
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is sure to challenge and inspire those who hear him. Deacon Harold travels across the United States and around the world speaking at conferences, workshops, retreats, parish missions, high schools, and young adult events – in short,... Read more
Shower us with mercy St. Anthony of Padua prays to a mother in heaven who overflows with God’s grace and showers down his mercy on the world. Mary, our Queen, Holy Mother of God, we beg you to hear our prayer. Make our hearts overflow with God’s grace and the splendor of heavenly wisdom. Make them strong with your power and rich in virtue. Shower down upon us the gift of mercy so that we may gain the forgiveness of... Read more
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