Long before his official declaration as Patron of the Universal Church by Pope Pius IX in 1870, Canada was already consecrated to St. Joseph (feast day: March 19), the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster-father of Jesus.
Do you ever find your mind wandering while trying to meditate during prayer? Father Donald Calloway, MIC, offers insight on how you can remain focused.
No matter our station in life, whether we work an outside job or stay home to care for children or grandchildren, whether we are physically active or homebound, we can strive to honor the Blessed Mother in our own unique way, even as simple as praying a daily Rosary for peace.
By Maria V. Gallagher
For me, this time of year will always represent a celebration of love.
A great advocate for prayer, St. Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621), cardinal and Doctor of the Church, had an immense understanding of the goodness of God. His feast day is Sept. 17.
How often does a woman get to say that she prayed for her son and he became, not only a Catholic, but a priest, bishop, saint, Doctor of the Church, and one of the founding fathers of Western civilization? What unimaginable power there is in the tears and prayers of St. Monica (feast day: Aug. 27)!
On Nov. 2 of each year, The Catholic Church observes the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, otherwise better known as All Souls' Day. It is on this day that we honor those who have passed on from this life, as we pray that they may be purified before entering into the Kingdom of Heaven! So today, be sure to offer up your prayers for your own departed loved ones, as well as the souls suffering in Purgatory!
The patient, persevering prayer of St. Monica (feast day: Aug. 27) made all the difference. It will affect the Church and the world until the end of the world.
Join us for a special Saturday "Explaining the Faith" talk series, "Finding Healing in Your Life," June 22 and 29 with Fr. Mark Baron, MIC and Fr. Chris Alar, MIC.
The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception present: Journey Through Lent with Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC. This week, Fr. Anthony encourages us to develop a habit of prayer this Lent, as prayer is the oxygen for the soul.
What do you do when God doesn’t tell you to do anything in particular, save to watch, wait, and pray? Chris Sparks searched for the answer in he Garden of Gethsemene during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
