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August Devotions to the Most Pure Heart of Mary

August Devotions to the Most Pure Heart of Mary

Why not use this month as a starting point to greatly increase your devotion to Mary's Immaculate Heart?

August Devotions to the Most Pure Heart of Mary

Why not use this month as a starting point to greatly increase your devotion to Mary's Immaculate Heart?

Precious Blood of Jesus

July Devotions to The Precious Blood

The feast of The Precious Blood was officially instituted by Pope Pius IX in 1849, but the devotion itself has been in existence for many centuries.

July Devotions to The Precious Blood

The feast of The Precious Blood was officially instituted by Pope Pius IX in 1849, but the devotion itself has been in existence for many centuries.

Why We Perform Penance. It May Not Be What You Think.

Why We Perform Penance. It May Not Be What You ...

I imagine that many of us have gone to confession and wondered where “for your penance, I would like you to . . . ” fits into the concept that...

Why We Perform Penance. It May Not Be What You ...

I imagine that many of us have gone to confession and wondered where “for your penance, I would like you to . . . ” fits into the concept that...

The Value of Suffering

The Value of Suffering

This is a truth many non-Catholics do not understand and therefore, their suffering is empty and worthless.

The Value of Suffering

This is a truth many non-Catholics do not understand and therefore, their suffering is empty and worthless.

Preparing for Lent 2022

Preparing for Lent 2022

Don’t be caught off guard and left making weak or trivial Lenten resolutions and sacrifices in an effort just to have something quickly.   

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Preparing for Lent 2022

Don’t be caught off guard and left making weak or trivial Lenten resolutions and sacrifices in an effort just to have something quickly.   

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