The feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the visit of Mary, the Mother of God, with the child Jesus in her womb,...

In His desire that all souls be saved, Our Lord has lavished us with the graces of His Divine Mercy.

A CHRISTMAS PRAYER by Robert Louis Stevenson “Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the...

As with Mary’s birth, we read of Mary’s presentation in the temple only in apocryphal literature. In what is recognized as an...

The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins...

Early in the fourth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of...

THE PORTIUNCOLA INDULGENCE The Portiuncula Indulgence is a special favor granted by the Pope to St. Francis at his request. One night in...

Matthew 17:2 God of all power, I glorify and magnify Your Name because of who You are. We thank You for the divine confirmation of Your...

The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or...

Feast of the Precious Blood Offering of the Precious Blood “Eternal Father, I offer You the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ in...