Prayer N Lunch

ith loving provident care, O Mother Most Amiable, you covered us with your Scapular as a shield of defense against the Evil One. Through your assistance, may we bravely struggle against the powers of evil, always open to your Son Jesus Christ. (Sta

July 12 Sts. John Jones and John Wall (c. 1530-1598; 1620-1679) Novena to Our Lady Of Mount Carmel-Day Five O Mother of Fair Love, through your goodness, as your children, we are called to live in the spirit of Carmel. Help us to live in charity with

July 11 St. Benedict (480?-543) When you gave us, Gracious Lady, the Scapular as our Habit, you called us to be not only servants, but also your own children. We ask you to gain for us from your Son the grace to live as you children in joy, peace an

DAY THREE O Queen of Heaven, you gave us the Scapular as an outward sign by which we might be known as your faithful children. May we always wear it with honor by avoiding sin and imitating your virtues. Help us to be faithful to this desire of ours.

July 8 St. Gregory Grassi and Companions (d. 1900) Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel, having heard the prayers of your chosen son Saint Simon Stock. Help us now to wear it faithfully

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 us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you ar

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July 7Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions (1804-1860) Not much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us. Born of humble parents in Santander, Spain, he became a Franciscan

July 6 St. Maria Goretti (1890-1902) One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance

Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty. O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ.

Sister-Adele Brise Like trees providing shade from the summer’s heat, Adele’s quiet conviction to her mission fostered a refuge for the faithful. And her kindness and grace softly lit the way like slender sunrays through the spaces between the trees’ lea

July 28 St. Leopold Mandic (1887-1942) Leopold used to repeat to himself: “Remember that you have been sent for the salvation of people, not because of your own merits, since it is the Lord Jesus and not you who died for the salvation of souls…. I must

Novena Prayer to Saints Joachim and Ann, parents of the blessed Virgin Mary.

June 23 St. John Fisher (1469-1535) Today many questions are raised about Christians’ and priests’ active involvement in social issues. John Fisher remained faithful to his calling as a bishop. He strongly upheld the teachings of the Church; the very caus

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 St. Thomas More (1478-1535) His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life.Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, on July 6, 1535, he steadfastly refused to approve Henry VIII’s divorce

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Quote: Christ speaks to St. Margaret Mary: "Behold this Heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming itself, in order to testify its love. In return, I receive from the greater par

“In my most holy wounds sinners will find forgiveness and life!... My Blood will wash away and remove the stain of their sin.” The Last Seven Words Of Jesus Christ. (1) “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing!” (2) “Today you will

Farther’s  Day

June 18 Venerable Matt Talbot (1856-1925 In looking at the life of Matt Talbot, we may easily focus on the later years when he had stopped drinking for some time and was leading a penitential life. Only alcoholic men and women who have stopped drinking ca

“O my sweet Jesus, in addition to the many graces which Thou hast conferred on me in the course of my life, I ask Thee for this further one: when my soul shall have departed from this world, not only that it not be condemned to Hell, but that it shall not