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AWESOME AUGUSTINIAN CONVERSION STORY
"A child always knows when it is neglected, even in the womb,"said Father Philomeno in his Geordie accent when he was recounting how a pregnant mother was set on abortion 'til two pro-lifers met her in...
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BLOSSOMING OLIVE TREE OF THE HOUSE OF GOD, 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...
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PADRE PIO NEVER CURSED - LET ALONE IN THE CONFESSIONAL - BUT HE DID USE...
It felt like a punch to my gut to hear that there may be a scene in the upcoming Padre Pio movie where Shia LaBeouf in his role as Padre Pio curses a woman out of the confessional. Don't get me wrong,...
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HOW TO HONOR HOLY MICHAEL FROM THE WOMB TO THE TOMB
I used feel guilty that “Michael” is my favorite name. After all, ought I not have the Holy Name of God as my favorite? It dawned on me that the Holy Name is contained within Michael because it means,...
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THE BIGGEST MEMENTO MORI I HAVE EVER SEEN...
...is found at Joshua Tree where I visited this summer. It draws larger crowds than anywhere else in the cactus tree park. So many, like me, want a selfie with the skull. My memento mori, however, will...
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PLEASE JOIN ME IN OFFERING THE NOVENA TO ST ROBERT BELLARMINE
Dear Readers, Feel free to pray this with me. This petition needs to be said everyday for 9 days straight for your intention(s). St Robert Bellarmine is my favorite spiritual writer and I am starting...
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JEN FULWILER IS COMING TO THOUSAND OAKS, LOS ANGELES!
Jen Fulwiler is a heroine of mine and a good friend of 7 years. I am so looking forward to her stand-up comedy show on Friday September, 23rd, 2022 at the Performing Arts Centre, Thousand Oaks, Los...
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O GLORIOUS PRINCE ST MICHAEL, CHIEF AND COMMANDER OF THE HEAVENLY HOSTS
The Chaplet of St. MichaelO God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, etc.[Say one Our Father and three Hail Marys after each of the following nine salutations...
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WHEN PADRE PIO PUT A SHAWL OF INCENSE AROUND ME
A very close friend of mine passed away and had always had a prayer request in his soul that he did not tell me outright but which he prayed for nonetheless - especially at Holy Mass. Some years after...
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ONE THE BEST FIVE BUCKS YOU'LL EVER SPEND
The wonderful book, St Philomena the Wonder Workeris on sale at TAN Books for only 5 dollars! Rush over and pick up a copy for yourself, your best friend and someone you know who needs Philomena....
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ST ANSELM: HIS CONSCIENCE AND THE CROWN
Canterbury, England, 1193. King William II was deathly ill and so scared of death that he swallowed his pride and invited the monk he had once scorned to hear his confession. The King had bright red...
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STAY WITH ME, LORD, FOR AS POOR AS MY SOUL IS, I WANT IT TO BE A PLACE OF...
Prayer of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina after Holy CommunionStay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know how easily I abandon You.Stay with me, Lord,...
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NOVENA TO ST RAPHAEL FOR HEALING
St Raphael is one of the Archangels celebrated on September 29th. The three leading Archangels that we know by name are Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. I am offering the Chaplet of St Michael for 9 days...
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WHEN PADRE PIO REVEALED A PRINCE OF THE CHURCH HAD BEEN ABORTED
I remember being a little shocked when Donal Enright disclosed to me that in the 1960s he had helped several women who were suffering during the aftermath of their illegal abortions. Donal was a...
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JEN FULWILER KILLED IN LOS ANGELES!
We just had the most amazing evening at Jen Fulwiler's comedy show. To use stand-up comic parlance, Jen killed! She had lots of new material and it was a riotous affair. You may like to check out...
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HOLY TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS WILL BE OFFERED FOR...
....the repose of the soul of a dear friend's deceased uncle. My friend's uncle had a very severe case of alcoholism. Please offer your prayers for him.
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WHY ST AUGUSTINE'S HARD-EARNED TRUTH ON SEXUALITY IS NEEDED BY HUSBANDS AND...
It would be wrong to limit St Augustine's wisdom on how to control an unbridled sexual appetite that is being indulged to single people and/or those who are also sexually addicted. Everyone can learn...
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HIDE NOT THY FACE FROM US, WE BESEECH THEE, O LORD
ST AUGUSTINE'S PRAYER TO OUR ALMIGHTY FATHER Almighty Father, come into our hearts, and so fill us with Thy love that forsaking all evil desires, we may embrace Thee, our only good. Show us, O Lord our...
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ST JOHN THE BELOVED APOSTLE WAS TOLD BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO SPREAD DEVOTION TO...
I was so uplifted learn that John the Evangelist, the Apostle Jesus loved, was a founding father in spreading devotion to St Michael. Most likely after Our Lady had gone to Heaven, St John the Beloved...
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OF YOUR UNDYING LOVE FOR ME...
...which I don't deserve...please unite your prayers in union with a Holy Traditional Latin Mass that will be offered for my intentions on Saturday, October 1st. The Mass will be offered for the...
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