Prayers and Devotions 
Various general prayers.
Rosary Miracle: Muslim Forces Defeated in The Battle of Lepanto ~ 1571
“The pope was in his chapel before day or battle broke…” – G.K. Chesterton, Lepanto. Today the Church commemorates the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, a celebration that has its origin not, as it would seem, in simply a prayer, but in a battle. On October 7th, 1571 a fleet of ships assembled… Read More ›
All Holy Angels
Revelation 12:7-12; John 1:47-51 The monastic order is at times likened to the “angelic life.” Most assuredly, this is no reference to monks being angels or living in a type of claustral paradise, but it does tell us something about the nature of the Christian life, for generally, what can be said of monks, can… Read More ›
Act of Consecration to St. Michael the Archangel
Oh most Noble Prince of the Angelic Hierarchies valorous warrior of Almighty God, and zealous lover of His glory, terror of the rebellious angels, and love and delight of all the just ones, my beloved Archangel Saint Michael, desiring to be numbered among thy devoted servants, I, today offer and consecrate myself to thee, and… Read More ›
Act of Consecration to the Archangel Michael
Oh most Noble Prince of the Angelic Hierarchies valorous warrior of Almighty God, and zealous lover of His glory, terror of the rebellious angels, and love and delight of all the just ones, my beloved Archangel Saint Michael, desiring to be numbered among your devoted servants, I, today offer and consecrate myself to you, and place myself, my family, and all I possess under… Read More ›
Prayer to the Trinity
You, therefore, God the Father, by whom as Creator we live, You Wisdom of the Father, by whom we have been made anew and taught to live wisely, You, Holy Spirit, whom and in whom we love, and so live happily, and are to live yet more so, You, who are Three in one Substance,… Read More ›
No childish devotion
Today throughout the Church is the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. For a thorough treatment of the devotion you can read the article on it at the Catholic Encyclopedia, or for fully authoritative teaching on the Sacred Heart you can read the more recent 1956 encyclical Haurietis Aquas from the hand of Pope… Read More ›
Prayer for Pentecost
The Holy Spirit embodies the life force of the universe, the power of God, the animating energy present in all things and captured by none. On this great feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Spirit of God, I invite you to pray with me: May the Gifts of the Holy Spirit bring fire to… Read More ›
Real Men Say the Rosary
CNA. On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared for the first time to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. She shone radiantly before those whom the world initially took no notice – as the Mother of God tends to do – during a year that also saw the rise of Soviet communism and… Read More ›
Prayer of St. William of Thierry
O good Creator! How well you created me! How gloriously you fashioned me! How blessed a place you appointed for my dwelling! You created me, Lord, for the good works you had prepared for me to walk in, as the Apostle says. You fashioned me in your own image and likeness, and set me in… Read More ›
Devotion to the Divine Mercy: The Novena
On one occasion, I heard these words: My daughter, tell the whole world about My Inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean… Read More ›