Today is the Traditional Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Ann Elizabeth is my Confirmation name, after St. Anne and St. Elizabeth of Hungary. I have always loved St. Elizabeth! A while back I ran across this beautiful poem to St. Elizabeth that you may have seen,...
Recently, a friend was asking about scapulars. I myself haven't been very good about wearing mine the last couple years, but after re-reading all the information about it, I just pulled mine out and put it back on!A few years back, while we were in Nebraska for...
November 2nd is the feast of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The faithful who visit a cemetery to pray for the faithful departed, saying the Lord's Prayer and the Creed, may gain a plenary indulgence if they meet the usual conditions: sacramental confession (eight days...
O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love.O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God today to grant the favors I now place with confidence in your hands... (mention...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
