FROM ALL DISTRUST OF THY INFINITE GOODNESS, DELIVER US, O JESUS
Lord, have mercy 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...
View Article"HOLY GOD SAYS I AM NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO GO YET"
After He appeared to her, Nellie described His fingers as "tucked up"One autumnal morning, Sister Immaculata and Miss Hall visited Little Nellie in the infirmary. These women were always called, "my...
View ArticleA CHILD'S PRAYER IN VERSE TO THE INFANT OF PRAGUE
Little King so fair and sweet,See us gathered round Thy feet...We will be Thy subjects true,Brave to suffer, brave to do,All our hearts to Thee we bring,Take them, keep them, Little King.Raise Thy...
View ArticleEVERYWHERE I WILL PROCLAIM ALOUD THY MERCY AND GENEROSITY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING TO THE INFANT OF PRAGUEI prostrate myself before Thy holy image, O most gracious infant Jesus, to offer Thee my most fervent thanks for the blessings Thou hast bestowed on me. I...
View ArticleOF YOUR LOVE, PLEASE PRAY FOR CATHERINE COLLINS...
...on the occasion of her birthday, March 6th. May she have a day filled with the kind of joy she gives so many people. Catherine is a beautiful soul, and a holy prelate will be offering the...
View ArticleTWO RADIANTLY BEAUTIFUL GIRLS INSTRUCTED ST JOHN BOSCO ON THE WAYS OF INNOCENCE
All of my life it has troubled me that the concept of "the loss of innocence" is understood to mean when a person acquires knowledge of human reproduction or has had sexual experience.I was in for a...
View ArticlePRAYER TO ST DOMINIC SAVIO THAT ASKS HIS INTERCESSION FOR OUR SALVATION
O Saint Dominic Savio, a model of purity, piety, penance and apostolic zeal for youth; grant that, through your intercession, we may serve God in our ordinary duties with fervent devotion, and attain...
View ArticlePEOPLE KEEP ASKING ME...
...what I've given up for Lent. I've given up alcohol - in particular my favorite tipple - red wine. When out for dinner I have tea instead of carmine colored vino. Red wine and tea may seem far...
View ArticleVIRGIN MOST PRUDENT, PRAY FOR US
Our Lady of Prudence halts the devil's advanceThere are some very beautiful hymns and devotions to Mary, the Mother of God which we may recite or sing on the great feast days dedicated to Our Lady, but...
View ArticleHOW WE MAY SPANK AND TRAP SATAN (AND ALL DEMONS) WITH THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
I think it is fitting that I do a post on the fantastic power of the Most Holy Rosary on this day, the 13th of March. The awesome efficacy of the Rosary was revealed to John Bosco in this thrilling...
View ArticleOH, ST JOSEPH, I NEVER WEARY CONTEMPLATING YOU...
Novena to St Joseph that has never been known to fail. Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St....
View ArticleTERROR OF DEMONS, PRAY FOR US
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...
View ArticleFROM HERE ON NO ONE WILL EVER AGAIN HAVE A HELPFUL FRIEND, OR A LOVING HEART,...
As part of my Lenten penance, I forced myself to meditate on what it would be like for me to go to Hell. I relied on John Bosco's vision of Hell to inform myself as to the dire destination of the...
View ArticleMAY WE HAVE A HOLY LOVE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPOSED TO SO MANY SEDUCTIONS
Prayer to St John BoscoO Glorious Saint John Bosco, who in order to lead young people to the feet of the Divine Master and to mould them in the light of faith and Christian morality did heroically...
View ArticleBEAUTIFUL ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION: MAY I DIE TO ALL THAT IS NOT THEE
As I cannot this day enjoy the happiness of assisting at the holy Mysteries, O my God, I transport myself in spirit at the foot of Thine altar. I unite with the Church, which by the hands of the...
View ArticleYOUR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION IS AN IMMENSE TREASURE OF PURE GOLD HIDDEN IN YOUR SOUL
I got quite the surprise when I learnt there was a time in the life of Gertrude the Great when she did not feel worthy to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist. I mean, she was such a fantastically holy...
View ArticleYOU MAY FREE 33 HOLY SOULS WHEN YOU OFFER THE GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER OF ST BRIDGET
Please find the prayer below - which if you offer 33 times on Good Friday - will allow the release of 33 souls from Purgatory. One soul is released for every year of Our Lord's life. The prayer and...
View ArticleMAY I WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND HOLY EASTER & MAY YOU ENJOY EVERY BLESSING...
Andrea del Castagno's Resurrezione
View ArticleHOW THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS MAY BE YOUR SURE PROTECTION IN THE TIME OF CORONA
At this time of writing I have not been infected with the corona virus, but Catherine Collins, a very close friend of mine is extremely ill and this has jolted me out of my complacency. I prayed to the...
View ArticleTHE NAME OF JESUS IS HONEY IN THE MOUTH, IT IS A DELECTABLE PEACE IN THE HEART
In these times of quarantine and restrictions, when our normal routines and plans are very much upset, and when our usual pleasures are often impossible, we may have recourse to the peace afforded by...
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