Holy Cross - Foundation of Einsiedeln Abbey (Switzerland, 948) An easy way to finish novenas Have you ever started praying a novena only to forget to pray it after a few days? Perhaps you are like more than

martyr (Syracuse, d. early 4th c.) This Advent, commit yourself to saying “just one yes” Have you ever wondered what one “yes” could do? When the Archangel Gabriel announced to our Blessed Mother, “Hail

themselves because all their care is in this interior beauty, and to preserve and increase it they are ever attentive to remove anything that could tarnish or disfigure it in the slightest degree. The beauty

in what would later become part of the United States) we also find the first North American shrine ever dedicated to Our Lady. But curiously enough, the shrine is dedicated to an early Christian devotion

he shared: In 1950, I spent several months in solitary confinement in a communist prison, without ever being accused of anything. One day the chief of police inspected the prison cells with his guards

lifetime, their undying love for each other, united to the love of God, allowed them to live happily ever after in the eternal bliss of Heaven. Philip Koloski / February 14, 2019 Aleteia

Jesse’s nurse reported that Jesse’s levels and vitals were back to normal. “I’ve been on the lookout ever since for ways to bear witness to the presence and power of Christ,” he said. Anna Harvey, May 31

They themselves shone and were as pure as spirits in a supernatural state, as no human couple had ever been before them.” Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich Excerpt from The Life of The Blessed Virgin Mary

pray. I will sit and reflect on the mysteries of the rosary, which are the best Bible study you’ll ever get. I believe now that there is no easier way to focus on Jesus and get to know him than prayerfully

apparition gave Gladys a white rosary and said, "Receive this Rosary from my hands and keep it forever and ever. You are obedient; I am happy because of it. Rejoice, for God is with you." The Virgin Mary asked