Indulgenced Prayer Before a Crucifix
Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech Thee to impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope, and charity, with true contrition for my sins and a…
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who…
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I…
Prayers of the Holy Rosary
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the…
Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love
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Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe that thou art one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. I believe that Thy divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe
Excerpted from: Dom Guéranger on Ash Wednesday
The enemies we have to fight with, are of two kinds: internal, and external. The first are our passions; the second are the devils. Both were brought on us by pride, and man's pride began when he refused to obey his God. God forgave him his sin, but He punished…
Guardian Angels • The Vatican obelisk • Abp. Thuc & Bp. Mendez • Dreading Lent? • Fasting rules
Can we pray to others' Guardian Angels? Are Bernini's "Square" and its obelisk in front of Saint Peter's Basilica the work of Freemasonry? History of the obelisk. Is it OK for a Catholic to do business with or for a Freemason? How can we rightly assess the mental acuity…
Reflections on Sexagesima from The Liturgical Year by Dom Prosper Guéranger
The Church offers for our consideration, during this week of Sexagesima, the history of Noah and the deluge. Man has not profited by the warnings already given him. God is obliged to punish him once more, and by terrible chastisement. There is found out of the whole human race one…
Reason, Religion & Kindness
According to Pope Pius XI who canonized him, St. John Bosco’s life of 73 years included so many miracles that “the supernatural became almost natural.” Indeed, Don Bosco was given astonishing powers by God, Whom he served so humbly and so faithfully. Just like St. Francis de Sales, St. John…
Dom Guéranger’s Early Embrace of the Immaculate Conception
[Originally published in the Immaculate Conception Church bulletin on December 10th 2023.]
Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805-1875) is a towering figure of the Catholic revival in 19th Century France. He was instrumental in the re-establishment of the Benedictine Order in France (suppressed by the French Revolution) and the renewal of love…
Pro-Life Prayers
Prayer Against the Forces of Anti-Life
O Great Wonder-Worker of our day, St. Gerard, powerful protector of the mother and her unborn child, beg God we beseech thee, to crush the mounting forces of anti-life; and to enlighten those who walk in this deadly way, that they may see the…
The Three Ages of the Interior Life by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange
The Three Ages of the Interior Life is one of the greatest works ever written on the spiritual life, and it is the masterpiece of Father Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. (1877-1964), whom many consider the greatest theologian of the 20th century. First published in English in 1948, The Three Ages of…
Defining "the Church" • Taylor Marshall & Viganò • Archbishop excommunications • Christ’s last words
What is "the Church?" Taylor Marshall's response to Archbishop Vigano about Francis? Difference between excommunications of Archbishops Lefebvre and Thuc? Did Lefebvre deny papal primacy? "Father, forgive them ...": did Christ forgive everybody, save everyone? How to gain All Souls Day plenary indulgence.
This episode was livestreamed on 10/31/2023
Archbishop Viganò - VITIUM CONSENSUS
Msgr. Carlo Maria Viganò's Speech at the Catholic Identity Conference
This address was prepared in order to be given at the Catholic Identity Conference. However, at the last minute, it was "deleted" from the roster. It is unfortunate that, in the current climate of fear within the Church, the free…
The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
The beautiful style of St. Therese’s writing will capture your heart, but it will be the power and efficacy of her lessons that will keep you returning day after day. Only written under holy obedience by the command of her superior, St. Therese’s autobiography conveys the secrets of her great…
Thoughts on the Rosary
The Rosary truly is Mary’s prayer. The Gospel tells us that the Blessed Mother kept and “pondered in her heart” the events of Our Lord’s life — which is exactly what we do when we pray the Rosary properly. And the recitation of the Angelic Salutation, the “Hail Mary” which…
Litany of St. Michael the Archangel
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us!
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us!
Christ, graciously hear us!
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us!
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us!
God, the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us!…
Fr. Cekada's attack on Bishop Mendez • How can Jesus Christ and the Blessed Mother be humble?
Fr Cekada's attack on Bishop Mendez: Bishop "Lili"? If humility is admitting sinfulness, then how can Jesus Christ and the Blessed Mother be humble?
This episode was livestreamed on 9/5/2023
Befriending the sinner • Can infants have faith to be saved? • Vivek Ramaswamy • Sinéad O'Connor
Danger in befriending a sinner: liking vs loving. Can infants have faith to be saved? Voting for a Hindu? Sinéad O'Connor a Thuc "priest"? Contradiction in Athanasian Creed? Francis' false "god of surprises."
This episode was livestreamed on 8/29/23
