The Friday before Good Friday is traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows.  Please join us in this novena for the intention of making reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary.Praying for the conversion of all enemies of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Most Holy Mother. Praying for the conversion of ChinaMost Blessed and afflicted Virgin,…See More

 I greet thee, ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power!  I greet thee, sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and Refuge of sinners.  Most loving Mother, attracted by thy beauty and sweetness, and by thy tender compassion, I confidently turn to thee, miserable as I am, and beg of thee to obtain from thy Dear Son…See More

Glorious Saint Benedict, sublime model of virtue, pure vessel of God's grace! Behold me humbly kneeling at your feet. I implore you in your loving kindness to pray for me before the throne of God. To you I have recourse in the dangers that daily surround me.Shield me against my selfishness and my indifference to God and to my neighbor. Inspire me to imitate you in all…See More

*Asking the protection of Saint Joseph for all Crusaders and their families.  *Asking also Saint Joseph provide for each Crusader and their families in these days of want both spiritual and temporal.O glorious descendant of the kings of Judah, Inheritor of the virtues of all the Patriarchs, Just and happy St. Joseph, listen to my prayer.  Thou art my glorious protector,…See More

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 always may beDevoted and loyal, true children of thee.Our love and…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 the help of thy thrice-holy Spouse, we confidently invoke…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

For Lent this year, as a small sacrifice to Our Lord, we suggest , praying  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 an act of praise and reparation to Our Suffering Savior adding to that the intention of the conversion of all nations.…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

We would like to offer this opportunity for all to join in this effort for the consecration of Russia, the release of the Third Secret of Fatima and the conversion of poor sinners during this upcoming time of Lent.  A time of fasting, abstinence and penance.This effort does not ask anything more than what you will already be doing during Lent --  it only asks that you offer just ONE DAY of your fasting and abstinence for the intention posted above.…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

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 dispenses thy favors.  Already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities,…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* For the conversion of Greece. O Most Loving Jesus, Who, by Thy surpassing virtues and example of Thy home life, did hallow the household in which Thou chose to live…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

For an end to all abortions and evil laws that enable them and for the conversion of those who propagate the same. O Father and Teacher of the young, in need of special help I appeal with confidence to thee, St. John Bosco, for I require not only spiritual graces but also temporal ones, particularly.... (mention your intention here) May thou, who on earth had such a great devotion to…See More