The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has published, with a date of October 7, Our Lady of the Rosary, Mater Populi Fidelis (Mother of… Read more “Mater Populi Fidelis”
Tag: prayer
Humility Is the Foundation of Prayer
Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. ‘Two people went up to the temple area… Read more “Humility Is the Foundation of Prayer”
From Satanist to Saint
St. Bartolo Longo On October 19, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven beati, one of whom was Bartolo Longo, champion of the rosary and former Satanist priest! St.… Read more “From Satanist to Saint”
Do We Have to Choose Between Prayer and Action?
St. Thomas More, patron saint of prayer and action In response to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, some Democrats, most prominently Mayor Jacob Frey… Read more “Do We Have to Choose Between Prayer and Action?”
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32 Second Reading: Colossians 2:12-14 Gospel Reading: Luke 11: 1-13 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of… Read more “Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Our Lady of Fatima
Today, May 13, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. The story of Our Lady of Fatima can be found here. In 1917, our Blessed Mother… Read more “Our Lady of Fatima”
Ash Wednesday, 2025
Today, March 5, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a season of penance in preparation for Easter, when Christians celebrate the Resurrection of… Read more “Ash Wednesday, 2025”
Focus on Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
This is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. Lent is a season of transformation. The Church calls us to focus on three aspects of our… Read more “Focus on Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving”
Our Lady of Lourdes
Dr. Alexis Carrel Today, February 11, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. I was praying morning prayer, when a verse from the Canticle from the… Read more “Our Lady of Lourdes”
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The grotto at Lourdes, France Today, December 9, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Because the usual date of the Solemnity, December 8, fell on a… Read more “Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 