Hail Glorious St. Patrick, we honor thy nameThough Erin may claim thee, the world knows thy fame.The faith of our fathers is our treasure too;How glorious the thought that they learned it from you!Through crosses and trials its fires burn bright;They show us the way, the truth and the light.Great Saint, intercede, that we…See More

This Novena of Grace, which begins March 4 and ends on March 12, the day of St. Francis Xavier's canonization, owes its origin to that good saint himself.  In December 1633, Fr. Marchello Mastrilli, S.J. was dying.  St. Francis appeared to him, asking him to renew the vow he made to work in Japan.  St. Francis promised  that all who ask his help during this novena and worthily receive Confession and Holy Communion on one of the  nine days will experience his protection and may hope with…See More

Please say the following prayer at least once a day in honor of St. Joseph during the month of March.  This prayer is customarily said after the recitation of the Rosary.  We need St. Joseph's help and protection more than ever. To thee, O blessed Joseph, do we have recourse in our tribulation, and having implored…See More

For Lent this year, as a small sacrifice to Our Lord, we suggest that adults, young and old, pray the "Golden Arrow" prayer at least 5 times per day in honor of Our Lord's Five Major Wounds.  Of course, please feel free to do more!  We will start on Ash Wednesday and conclude on Good Friday. This will be a small group act of praise and reparation to Our Suffering Savior.…See More

This Lent, for the children, we are organizing a prayer campaign of reparation to Our Suffering Lord.Please pray the following prayer 14x a day:"Lord Jesus Crucified, have mercy on us!"The number fourteen is suggested, like the 14 Stations of the Cross -- but feel free to do more, if you'd like! We will start on Ash Wednesday and conclude on Good Friday.This will be a…See More

St. Gabriel Possenti (1838 - 1862) was an Italian Passionist brother.  He is known as St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows as that was his religious name.  This novena is especially for our children and grandchildren, who face such temptation in today's world.  St. Gabriel faced similar circumstances in the war torn Italy of his time.  May he inspire us with devotion to Our Sorrowful Mother and may he intercede for us all. …See More

This novena prayer may be said at any time, but especially in the nine days leading up to Shrove Tuesday, which is the Feast of the Holy Face.  O Lord Jesus Christ, in presenting ourselves before Thy Holy Face, to ask of Thee the graces of which we stand in most need, we beseech Thee above all to grant us the interior disposition of never refusing at any time what Thou…See More

Please say this prayer once a day during the month of February in honor of the Holy Family, especially since family life is being attacked on all sides in these days.For the intentions of all Crusaders and their families O Most Loving Jesus, Who, by Thy surpassing virtues and example of Thy home life, did hallow the…See More

O Ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comfort of the afflicted, thou knows my needs, troubles and sufferings.  Deign to cast upon me a look of mercy.  By appearing in the grotto of Lourdes thou was pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary from which thou…See More

We offer this novena for:The consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.For the conversion of sinners.Lastly that the hearts of all mothers seeking an abortion be enlightened, guided and strengthened to turn away from this diabolical act that their babies may live.See More

It is piously believed that whoever recites the above prayer fifteen times a day from the feast of St. Andrew (30th November) until Christmas will obtain what is asked.Imprimatur +MICHAEL AUGUSTINE, Archbishop of New York New York, February 6, 1897…See More

Almighty God, Who did give such grace to Thine Apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of Thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ and brought his brother Peter with him; Give unto us, who are called by Thy Word, grace to follow Him without delay and bring those near to us into His gracious Presence. We ask…See More

O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our Mother, penetrated with the most lively confidence in thy all-powerful and never-failing intercession, manifested so often through the Miraculous Medal, we thy loving and trustful children implore Thee to obtain for us the graces and favors we ask during this Novena, if they be beneficial to our immortal souls,…See More

Eternal Father, Thou did raise up Thy heroic servant, Blessed Miguel Pro as a witness of Thy great love and mercy for mankind.  He was faithful unto death.  When facing his executioners, he forgave them and then stretching out his arms in the Sign of the Cross he died proclaiming the name of Thy Most Holy Son.Let his…See More

This novena is for the benefit of the Holy Souls in Purgatory.  It is especially recommended to try to visit a cemetery on All Souls Day and in the days right afterwards, to try to gain indulgences for the Poor Souls.  If you can, bring holy water on those visits.This is separate from the novena already organized to the Holy Souls, which is not only for their relief but also to ask for their help.…See More

 Please say this short prayer each day during the month of November for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. My Jesus, by the sorrows Thou did suffer in Thy agony in the garden, in Thy scourging and crowning with thorns, in the way to Calvary, in Thy crucifixion and death, have mercy on the souls in Purgatory, and especially on those…See More