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

Hail, Mary Most Holy, Beloved Daughter of God the Father! Through the intercession of Mother Marianna de Jesus Torres, grant thy good success to this request  (mention here) Our Father......Hail Mary.....Glory Be St. Michael, pray for us  Hail, Mary Most Holy, Admirable Mother of God the Son! Through the intercession of Mother Marianna de Jesus Torres, grant thy good success to this…See More

This devotion is a private prayer practice, with some variations, but it is centered on perseverance, trust, and walking with St Joseph in his quiet faith, obedience, and hidden suffering.We will begin on January 25 to be able to conclude on St. Joseph's feast day of March 19.In these tumultuous times we need his assistance more than ever."Most sorrowful heart of St. Joseph, I consecrate this 54 day novena in honor of thy seven sorrows.  Through these sorrows, please obtain my request (mention…See More

Novena To Saint Therese of the Child Jesus praying for each participants personal intentions.This is a 9 hour novena to St. Theresa for her birthday  January 2.(I read recently that to pray to a saint on the day of their birth is very efficacious.)O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, Please pick a rose for me From the heavenly gardens And send it to me As a message of love.O little flower…See More

At Thy birth, O Jesus, a star of wondrous splendor shone forth in the Eastern skies and led to Bethlehem the Magi, those envoys of far-distant, pagan peoples, even as the Angel, bathed in heavenly light, was summoning to Thy manger the shepherds as representatives of the chosen people.  For the Gentiles as well as the Jews, must recognize in Thee, a poor and helpless Infant, the Almighty…See More

Most Bountiful God, I sincerely and humbly thank Thee for all of Thy many benefits to me during the past year, and for the privilege of beginning a new year.  Do Thou mercifully continue Thy gracious help and protection, so that I may not only spend this coming…See More

Novena Intention:*To make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the intentions of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts*For all our benefactors of the Crusaders of the Immaculate Heart  O IMMACULATE Virgin! Mary, conceived without sin! Remember, thou was miraculously preserved from even the shadow of sin, because thou was destined to become not only the Mother of…See More

PRAYERS FOR DAY 1 THROUGH 9 PLEASE SEE HEREOffering these Antiphons in honor of and thanksgiving for the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ!For the intentions of all Crusaders…See More

Our Lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, intercede for the Holy Church, protect the Sovereign Pontiff and help all those who invoke thee in their necessities.  Since thou art the Most Holy Mother of God and  ever-Virgin Mary, please obtain for us from thy Most Holy Son the grace of keeping our faith, sweet hope amidst the bitterness of life, burning charity and the great grace and precious…See More

Please pray Our Lady’s Prayer - Her Magnificat - each day in December in honor of her great privilege of Her Immaculate Conception.We offer this prayer everyday during this month of December as an act of reparation for the horrifying attack by Rome against Our Lady Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix of all Graces! THE MAGNIFICATWho is she that cometh forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array.....…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, 1897See 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

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  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

O most gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the souls of Thy departed servants. Be not severe in Thy judgments, but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. And do Thou, O merciful Savior, send Thy holy angels to conduct them to a place of…See More

O Christ Jesus, I acknowledge Thee to be the King of the Universe; all that has been made is created for Thee.  Exercise over me all Thy sovereign rights.  I hereby renew the promises of my baptism, renouncing Satan and all his works and pomps, and I engage myself to lead henceforth a truly Christian life.  And in a special manner do I undertake to bring about the…See More

 Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, thou art illustrious for thy gifts of wisdom and grace. Thou art a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg thee, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once thou helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because thou art the…See More