Saint Bernard of Clairvaux is historically considered to be the author of this prayer. His Feast Day is celebrated today. Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly…
In cases of great urgency a novena of nine hours may be made instead of nine days. The prayers should, if possible, be repeated at the same part of the hour, every hour for nine consecutive hours. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and…
Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. The Gospel of St. Luke 1:48 Feast Day: 27th May
A prayer to obtain a conversion O Glorious Patriarch St. Joseph, who merited to be called ‘just’ by the Holy Ghost, I urgently recommend to thee the soul of ————————- (Name), which Jesus redeemed at the price of His Precious Blood. Thou knowest how deplorable is the state and how unhappy the life of…
Some say they are disappointed in God, Others, that they disbelieve, This is nothing new, People have been like this for centuries. Faith is like a ship that travels the oceans, Sometimes there are violent storms, Usually there is calm, But without a traditional Catholic faith one cannot get on board. There is always a…
Searching for tin A view whence we came Beams support granite walls Tracks in dark tunnel The end of the line and fresh air! After two hours underground visiting a local Cornish tin mine the last in our party of ten emerges. We learnt that this mine was most active in the early 1900s…
Starring: Nigel Farage: Beowulf Westminster’s political elite: Grendel (The Monster) The EU: Grendel’s Mother. An English inscribed stone cross circa 7th century. So. The battle begins. Armies are gathering supporters. In London the monster (Grendel) has grown out of all proportion and threatens people throughout Great Britain. Until now all challengers have been smeared and…
