Holy Mary, strengthen the feeble, console the bereaved, pray for God’s people, support the ordained, and mediate on behalf of the faithful. Thank you, Mary, for always being there to protect those who come to you for guidance. Amen.
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When you entered Jerusalem, our Lord and Savior, huge crowds waved palm branches and shouted, “Hosanna!” Please forgive us of our sins and help us to find joy in you, our one and only Savior. Blessings upon you, O God, because of your mercy; may you continue to rule over the universe in perpetuity. Amen.
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Dear God, Thank you for sending your Son and paving the way for our lives to be set free through Jesus’ death on the cross. Thank you for what this day stands for – the beginning of Holy Week, the start of the journey towards the power of the cross, the victory of the Resurrection,
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Happiness isn’t the final goal of life; it’s the way we live along the way. When it comes to happiness, we should heed the words of Spanish psychiatry professor Enrique Rojas Monte, in his book, El hombre light (“Lite Man,” 1992): “Happiness is the greatest desire of man, towards which all vectors of his conduct aim, but
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It starts with accepting that everyone’s body is different. Body shaming is nothing new, but it’s more common today than ever. This tendency to make fun of other people’s bodies in public forums used to be focused more on celebrities — actors, athletes, etc. — when they began to gain weight, or were photographed by
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This advice from a 15th-century spiritual director can lead you to happiness. As a teacher in our parish school, I often ask the kids what they want to be when they grow up. The most popular answer is a sports star (I’m not alone!). Veterinarian, scientist, and doctor are also frequently mentioned. Asking questions about why you’re
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Gifts for the priest or seminarian in your life can come in many forms; here are some suggestions. It’s possible to show your support for religious communities through financial contributions. It’s not hard to find a nearby monastery or convent selling a wide variety of practical goods. Prayer cards, icons, and spiritually uplifting literature and
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Any name written in the English language may be considered Christian, but the names given to infants at their Catholic baptisms are the only true Christian names. Names of saints and other important people in the Bible provide the inspiration for many popular choices among Catholic parents for their sons. A beautiful way to set
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To Thee before the close of day, Creator of the world, we pray That, with Thy wonted favor, Thou Wouldst be our guard and keeper now. From all ill dreams defend our eyes, From nightly fears and fantasies; Tread under foot our ghostly foe, That spot of sin we may not know. O Father, that
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Attending Mass every day is a luxury for many of us. Too often, we quickly dismiss an idea without giving any thought to whether or not it would actually be worth our time to “sacrifice” a certain amount of time each day. Before I began attending daily Mass, I was one of them. 1. Peaceful
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