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Continue reading →: The Idea of being Pro-Life
Becoming a Catholic is very challenging. It’s difficult to undo years of a secular lifestyle and, frankly, sinful beliefs. One of the church’s teachings that I’ve been trying to understand, but find hard to fully embrace, is the idea of being pro-life. I have always believed that if I become…
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Continue reading →: When you struggle with lustful thoughts.
Prayer of PurityBy St. Thomas AquinasBest known for his Christian theology and Aristotelian philosophy (1225-1274) Dear Jesus, I know that every perfect gift, and especially that of chastity, depends on the power of your providence. Without you a mere creature can do nothing. Therefore, I beg you to defend by…
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Continue reading →: When you’re unsure how to pray.
Our Father aka The Lord’s PrayerBy Jesus ChristJesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour (~4-6 BC-now and forever) Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done;on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive…
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Continue reading →: When you want to be kicked off of your high horse.
Litany of HumilityBy Cardinal Rafael Merry del ValCardinal Merry del Val was the Secretary of State to Pope Saint Pius X (1903-1914) O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, O…
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Continue reading →: Reflection: Spiritual Laziness
And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud. “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” -Mark 9:7 God commands us to listen to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Are you a good listener? I know that I tend to talk more than I…
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Continue reading →: Dove of the Holy Spirit @ St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter’s Basilica holds the most significant artwork on the Holy Spirit: the Dove of the Holy Spirit. My sister and I were so blessed to have attended the Vespers and mass here on Pentecost this Sunday. I prayed the Holy Spirit Prayer while gazing at the Dove of the…
