An Offering Of the Precious Blood for Souls

Blessed Sacrament Church, Paterson, NJ

O my God,
I beg of Thee in union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
through the merits of the Precious Blood
offered Thee in every Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,
to grant that this day
one mortal sin may be averted,
one soul in doubt may be converted to the truth,
one soul about to die in sin may receive the grace of repentance
and a happy death,
and the deliverance of that soul in purgatory which is nearest Heaven.
I wish by this offering to console the Heart Of Jesus
in agony for the souls lost through the teaching of error
against the true Church of Christ Jesus,
Our Lord.
Amen

From Precious Blood Manual Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood Watertown, NY

Mahalo to Truth Himself for sharing this beautiful prayer.

Novena for a Rebirth of Chastity and Purity

This novena actually started yesterday. I am sorry to post it late. Novena can be found here Mahalo to Renee for sharing!

EWTN Needs our help

Mother Angelica Live Classics: Develop an Informed Conscience

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Old statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel recently restored
Blessed Sacrament Church, Paterson, NJ

Flos Carmeli

This is the prayer of St. Simon Stock, to whom the Scapular devotion with its promise
was given. It has for seven centuries been called a prayer to the Blessed Mother
which has never been known to fail in obtaining her powerful help.

O beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful Vine,
Splendor of Heaven, holy and singular, who
brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining
a Pure Virgin, assist me in this necessity.

O Star of the Sea, help and protect me!
Show me that thou art my Mother.

O Mary, Conceived without sin,
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!

Mother and Ornament of Carmel, Pray for us!
Virgin, Flower of Carmel, Pray for us!
Patroness of all who wear the Scapular, Pray for us!
Hope of all who die wearing the Scapular, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Friend of the Sacred Heart, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Chaste Spouse of Mary, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Our Patron, Pray for us!
O sweet Heart of Mary, be my Salvation!
 

Prayer source.

Saintly Quote - Humilty

"The Many Disguises of Satan"

This article should be read and shared.

It would be easy if Satan came as he is often portrayed, with horns and a pitchfork. We would naturally flee this ugliness.
Alas, he often comes cloaked in beauty, in sheep’s clothing:
He claims to offer us freedom and autonomy from an unreasonable God and Church, liberation from rules and being “told what to do.”

 Mahalo to Father Grace for sharing.

 Article

Catholic Fiction at its Best

Picture source

For a while I saw the name of Ellen Gable Hrkach just about everywhere on the social networking sites. She is a Catholic fiction writer who also blogs at Plot, Line and Sinker. As a lover of entertaining fiction, that fact not only caught my attention but I couldn't resist reading her books. Since that time, I have read three of Mrs. Hrkach's books and loved each and every one of them.

The first one I read was Stealing Jenny. The book was so intriguing that I think I read it in about a day or so. I was happy to read a good suspense story with a strong pro-life message.

The second book I read was a sweet coming of age book entitled Emily's Hope. This book was very different than Stealing Jenny but was just as interesting. I must admit the book reminded me of one of my favorite nieces so I was endeared to it. The story of main character Emily's maturity is very well written. Again, I enjoyed the Catholic pro-life message throughout the novel.

The third book I had the pleasure of reading was a period piece entitled In Name Only. What a story! It had an interesting little twist that I had not expected! What a love story!

For a more detailed description of these beautiful novels click Picture Source above.

All three books are available on Amazon in both book form and Kindle.

I can now add Ellen Gable Hrkach to my list of favorite fiction writers, right there next to Mary Higgins Clark.

Saintly Quote on the Greatest Miracle

Novena to Blesseds Louis & Zelie Martin

Thanks Mary Jane!

Ask the parents of St. Therese, the Little Flower to intercede !

 

 

Difficult marriage?  Family needs?

 

Suffering due to infertility?  Child who is ill?

 

Looking for a good and holy spouse in marriage?

 

Any problems or challenges relating to your home?

 

Pray the Novena to Blesseds Louis & Zelie Martin 

Parents of St, Therese, The Little Flower

      feast is July 12 - start today!

 

Prayer for the Canonization of Louis and Zélie Martin and to obtain favors through their intercession: 

 

God Our Father, I thank You for having given us Blessed Louis and Zélie Martin, the parents of St. Therese. United and faithful in marriage, they have left us an example of Christian living and evangelical virtue. In raising a large family through trials, suffering and bereavement, they put their trust in You and always sought Your will.

Deign, Lord, to make known their will in their regard and grant the favor I ask, in the hope that the father and mother of St. Therese of the Child Jesus of the Holy Face, may soon be canonized and thereby held up to the Universal Church as a model for the families of our time. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen

(Here  mention your request)

 

http://www.sttherese.com/Louis%20and%20Zelie.html