Resources to enrich your mind, lift your spirit, and feed your soul.
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by Elena Maria VidalOn November 1 the Church commemorates the “cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1), both hidden and renowned, who have ascended the mountain of perfection to their heavenly home. Read More …
An Excerpt from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Heaven, Hell and PurgatoryThe Christian who unites his own death to that of Jesus views it as a step towards him and an entrance into everlasting life. When the Church for the last time speaks Christ's words of pardon and absolution over the dying Christian, seals him for the last time with a strengthening anointing, and gives him Christ in viaticum as nourishment for the journey, she speaks with gentle assurance: Read More …
by Julie MusselmanNovember 1st starts off the month with the Feast of All Saints followed by November 2, the feast of All Souls. Besides these two days, the Church, in her wisdom, gives us the entire month of November to remember our deceased loved ones. Read More …
In three controversial Wednesday Audiences, Pope John Paul II pointed out that the essential characteristic of heaven, hell or purgatory is that they are states of being of a spirit (angel/demon) or human soul, rather than places, as commonly perceived and represented in human language. This language of place is, according to the Pope, inadequate to describe the realities involved, since it is tied to the temporal order in which this world and we exist. In this he is applying the philosophical categories used by the Church in her theology and saying what St. Thomas Aquinas said long before him. Read More …
A Rare Glimpse into Purgatory by Denise Sinclair Read More …
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Read More …
Cardinal Mercier's Prayer To The Holy Spirit I am going to reveal to you a secret of sanctity and happiness. For five minutes every day quiet your imagination, close your eyes to everything visible and your ears to all external sounds and withdraw into the sanctuary of your baptized soul which is the temple of the Holy Spirit. There, speak to the Holy Spirit and say: O Holy Spirit soul of my soul I adore you. Enlighten guide, strengthen and console me. Tell me what I ought to do and command me to do it. I promise to submit to everything that you ask of me and to accept all that you allow to happen to me. Just show me what is your will.If you do this, your life will be happy and serene. Even in the midst of troubles you will experience great consolation, for grace will be given to strengthen and help you to cope with every difficulty. Read More …
