City of Santa Fé, in New Mexico, USA.
A mystery of over 130 years and attracting around 250 thousand visitors every year. Point of attention : Loretto Chapel
What makes this chapel different from all others is that the subject of the supposed miracle that took place in it is a Staircase....
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People Mark 1:40-45
And a leper came to him beseeching him, and kneeling said to him, If you will, you can make me clean. Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, I will; be clean. And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. And he sternly charged him, and sent him away at once, and said to him, See that you say nothing to any one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to the people. But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in the country; and people came to him from every quarter.
Dear brothers and sisters, our meditation on the human and spiritual journey of Saint Joseph invites us to ponder his vocation in all its richness, and to see him as a constant model for all those who have devoted their lives to Christ in the priesthood, in the consecrated life or in the different forms of lay engagement. Joseph was caught up at every moment by the mystery of the Incarnation. Not only physically, but in his heart as well, Joseph reveals to us the secret of a humanity which dwells in the presence of mystery and is open to that mystery at every moment of everyday life. In Joseph, faith is not separated from action. His faith had a decisive effect on his actions. Paradoxically, it was by acting, by carrying out his responsibilities, that he stepped aside and left God free to act, placing no obstacles in his way. Joseph is a just man (Mt 1:19) because his existence is adjusted to the word of God. Pope Bendict XVI, March 18, 2009
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SEPTEMBER 29TH THE FEAST OF STS. MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
The feast of the three archangels- Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael- will be commemorated on September 29.
St. Michael whose name means "Who is like God" was the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the devil. St. Gabriel which means "Strength of God" announced to Zachariah the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is one of the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Christian people. St Raphael meaning "Medicine of God" is the archangel who took care of Tobias on his journey.
For more information on the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, please click on the following links:
The Archangel Prayers
Prayer to St. Michael, the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel Story
How The Prayer Of St. Michael Came To Be Written
Saint Michael Archangel Apparitions
Chaplet of St. Michael The Archangel
Novena To Saint Michael The Archangel
Litany Of St. Michael The Archangel
Prayer to St. Gabriel, the Archangel
St.Gabriel Prayer
Litany of St Gabriel
Prayer to St. Raphael, the Archangel
Saint Raphael Prayer
Prayer to St Raphael for Healing
Prayer to St Raphael Before a Trip
Prayer to St. Raphael: Patron of Travelers & Bearers of the Good News
Prayer to St Raphael For the Choice of a Good Spouse
Litany in Honor of St. Raphael
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FEAST OF THE HOLY ROSARY OCTOBER 7th |
The Rosary is one of the best forms of prayer . Mary promised to Christians who faithfully pray the rosary that it is a powerful armor against hell and it will destroy vice, decrease sin and defeat heresies. It will cause virtue and good work to flourish; and it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God. The faithful children of the rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in heaven. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary. The celebration of this day invites all to mediate upon the mysteries of Christ, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was so singularly associated with the incarnation, passion and glorious resurrection of the Son of God. May we all draw closer to Jesus and Mary by praying the Rosary more devoutly and faithfully. |
"O Glorious Prince of the heavenly host, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle and in the terrible warfare that we are waging against the principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the evil spirits. Come to the aid of man, whom Almighty God created immortal, made in His own image and likeness, and redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of Satan.
"Fight this day the battle of the Lord, together with the holy angels, as already thou hast fought the leader of the proud angels, Lucifer, and his apostate host, who were powerless to resist thee, nor was there place for them any longer in Heaven. That cruel, ancient serpent, who is called the devil or Satan who seduces the whole world, was cast into the abyss with his angels. Behold, this primeval enemy and slayer of men has taken courage. Transformed into an angel of light, he wanders about with all the multitude of wicked spirits, invading the earth in order to blot out the name of God and of His Christ, to seize upon, slay and cast into eternal perdition souls destined for the crown of eternal glory. This wicked dragon pours out, as a most impure flood, the venom of his malice on men of depraved mind and corrupt heart, the spirit of lying, of impiety, of blasphemy, and the pestilent breath of impurity, and of every vice and iniquity.
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THE KILLING OF ALL BABIES TO KILL BABY JESUS
The Murder of Babies by King Herod
The Saving of a Baby By King Solomon the Good Judge
MEDIA ASSAULT ON PRIESTS ARE BIAS AGAINST THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
This same media is promoting abortions, euthanasia and same sex marriages as natural law .
Beware Catholics don’t be fooled by the fake demonic media who are merciless towards good priests.
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12% of 300 Protestant clergy surveyed admitted to sexual intercourse with a parishioner; 38% acknowledged other inappropriate sexual contact in a study by the United Methodist Church , 41.8% of clergy women reported unwanted sexual behavior; 17% of laywomen have been sexually harassed. Meanwhile, 1.7% of the Catholic clergy has been found guilty of pedophilia. 10% of the Protestant ministers have been found guilty of pedophilia. This is NOT a Catholic problem.
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The Miracle Prayer by Fr Peter Rookey Lord Jesus, l come before You, just as I am. I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me In Your name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. l give You my entire self. Lord Jesus, now and forever, I invite You into my life Jesus, I accept You as my Lord, God and Saviour. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit. Come Lord Jesus cover me with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit, I love You Lord Jesus. I praise You Jesus. I thank You Jesus. I shall follow You every day of my life. Amen.
SAY " THE MIRACLE PRAYER " ! BELIEVE IN MIRACLES. GOD LOVES YOU !
Roman Raccolta, July 23, 1898, supplement approved July 31, 1902, London: Burnes, Oates & Washbourne Ltd., 1935, 12th edition.
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Servite Father Peter Mary Rookey (1916-2014)
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fr. Peter M. Rookey, OSM.Fr. Peter died peacefully in his sleep in the overnight hours of September 9-10, 2014, at Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery, Chicago, IL. The friars of the community had gathered around his bed to offer prayers.Born in Superior, WI, October 12, 1916, he was ninety-seven years of age. He entered the Order at Hillside, IL, in 1930 and was a priest for seventy-three years.
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
The St. Michael Center for the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY a non-profit Catholic lay apostolate, loyal to the Holy Father and to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. The SMC’s mission is to work in unity with all Catholics for the strengthening of our Roman Catholic Faith through all of which we hope to:
• teach the Truth about the Catholic Faith
• promote family unity
• promote vocations
• evangelize to all Catholics, especially those who left the Church.
• encourage service to the Church through corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
• encourage Catholics to practice their faith more actively through prayer and action, and spread the Catholic Faith more actively among family members and friends, both believers and non-believers.
network with Catholic individuals and prayer groups in the U.S.A. and internationally.
• establish relationships with other Catholic organizations in order to support their evangelization efforts with the aim of bringing many Catholics back to the Church.
• foster loyalty to the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
The St. Michael Center is also a prayer center in service of Jesus and Mary in silence, obedience and humility, and as such it encourages Catholics and non-Catholics to practice the virtues of humility, mercy and obedience, and the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Most importantly, the St. Michael Center encourages prayer for that which unites, not what divides us (Vis unita fortior); prayer for what leads everyone to God, not what misleads us; and prayer for a generous surrender of all souls to God.
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Encouraged by our Holy Father's homily to Catholic journalists on World Communications Day 2002, St. Michael Center seeks to bring the Gospel to the modern world via the Internet; to be a light in the darkness; to call all of God's people back to Him; to promote love and service to our Holy Father and the Catholic Church. As Pope John Paul II challenges all of us, "for the Church, the new world of cyberspace is a summons to the great adventure of using its potential to proclaim the Gospel message."
MIRACLES OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
THE MYSTERIOUS STAIRCASE
WHERE GOD WANTS ME TO BE
DECEMBER 1T. EDMUND CAMPIONSt. Edmund lived in the sixteenth century. He was a very popular young English student who was..Read More » DECEMBER 2ST. BIBIANASt. Bibiana's father Flavian had been prefect of the city of Rome in early Christian times. Read More » DECEMBER 3ST. FRANCIS XAVIERSt. Francis Xavier, the great missionary, was born at Xavier Castle in Spain in 1506.Read More » DECEMBER 4ST. JOHN DAMASCENESt. John lived in the eighth century. He was born in the city of Damascus of a good Christian familyRead More » DECEMBER 5ST. SABASSt. Sabas, born in 439, is one of the most famous monks of Palestine.Read More » DECEMBER 6ST. NICHOLASSt. Nicholas is the great patron of children and of Christmas giving.Read More » DECEMBER 7ST. AMBROSESt. Ambrose was born around 340. He was the son of the Roman governor of Gaul. When his father died.. Read More » DECEMBER 8IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARYOur first parents offended God by sinning seriously.Read More » DECEMBER 9BLESSED JUAN DIEGOSt. Juan Diego is well-known because the Mother of God appeared to him. It was to Juan Diego ..Read More » DECEMBER 10ST. JOHN ROBERTSSt. John was born in Wales in 1577. Although he was not a Catholic, he was taught by an elderly priest.Read More » DECEMBER 11ST. DAMASUS IST. Damasus was born in Rome and lived in the fourth century-exciting times for the Church.Read More » DECEMBER 12OUR LADY OF GUADALUPEWe celebrate the event of Mary's appearances on Tepyac Hill in Mexico. The heavenly visitor came..Read More » DECEMBER 13ST. LUCYSt. Lucy, the beloved saint, lived in Syracuse, Sicily. She was born toward the end of the third century.Read More » DECEMBER 14ST. JOHN OF THE CROSSSt. John was born in Spain in 1542. He was the son of a weaver.Read More » DECEMBER 15ST. NINOSt. Nino was a Christian girl who lived in the fourth century.Read More » DECEMBER 16ST. ADELAIDESt. Adelaide was born in 931. At the age of sixteen, this Burgundian princess was married to King Lothair.Read More » DECEMBER 17ST. OLYMPIASSt. Olympias was born around the year 361. She belonged to a great family of Constantinople.Read More » DECEMBER 18ST. FLANNANSt. Flannan lived around the seventh century. He was the son of an Irish chieftain named Turlough. Flannan was educated by the monks.Read More » DECEMBER 19BLESSED URBAN VBlessed Urban's name before he became pope was William de Grimoard. He was born in France..Read More » DECEMBER 20ST. DOMINIC OF SILOSSt. Dominic, a Spanish shepherd boy, was born at the beginning of the eleventh century.Read More » DECEMBER 21ST. PETER CANISIUSST. Peter, a Dutch man, was born in 1521. His father wanted him to be a lawyer. To please him, young Peter..Read More » DECEMBER 22ST. CHAEREMON AND ST. ISCHYRION AND OTHER MARTYRSThe third century was marked by Roman persecutions of the Church.Read More » DECEMBER 23ST. JOHN OF KANTYSt. John, the Polish saint, was born in 1390, the son of good country folk. Seeing how intelligent their son was, Read More » DECEMBER 23ST. MARGUERITE D'YOUVILLESt. Marguerite was born in Quebec, Canada, on October 15, 1701. Her father died in 1708 ..Read More » DECEMBER 24ST. CHARBELSt. Charbel was born Youssef Makhlouf on May 8, 1828, in a mountain village in Lebanon.Read More » DECEMBER 25CHRISTMAS, THE BIRTHDAY OF JESUSThe time had come for the Son of God to become man for love of us.Read More » DECEMBER 26ST. STEPHENSt. Stephen's name means crown. He was the first disciple of Jesus to receive the martyr's crown.Read More » DECEMBER 27ST. JOHN THE APOSTLESt. John was a fisherman in Galilee. He was called to be an apostle.Read More » DECEMBER 28THE HOLY INNOCENTSWhen Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the Wise Men came from the east to worship him.Read More » DECEMBER 29ST. THOMAS BECKETSt. Thomas Becket was born in 1118, in London, England.Read More » DECEMBER 30CST. ANYSIASt. Anysia lived in Thessalonica toward the end of the second century.Read More » DECEMBER 31ST. SYLVESTERSt. Sylvester dates back to early Christian times, to the reign of Constantine.Read More » |
The feast of the three archangels - Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael- will be commemorated on September 29.
St. Michael whose name means "Who is like God" was the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the devil. St. Gabriel which means "Strength of God" announced to Zachariah the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is one of the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Christian people. St Raphael meaning "Medicine of God" is the archangel who took care of Tobias on his journey.
Prayer links with the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, please click on the following links:
On October 7, the Catholic church will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This was established by Saint Pius V on the anniversary of the naval victory won by the Christian fleet at Lepanto, October 7, 1571. The victory was attributed to the help of the holy Mother of God whose aid was invoked through praying the Rosary.
"These most crafty enemies have filled and inebriated with gall and bitterness the Church, the spouse of the immaculate Lamb, and have laid impious hands on her most sacred possessions. In the Holy Place itself, where the See of Holy Peter and the Chair of Truth has been set up as the light of the world, they have raised the throne of their abominable impiety, with the iniquitous design that when the Pastor has been struck, the sheep may be.
"Arise then, O invincible Prince, bring help against the attacks of the lost spirits to the people of God, and give them the victory. They venerate thee as their protector and patron; in thee holy Church glories as her defense against the malicious power of hell; to thee has God entrusted the souls of men to be established in heavenly beatitude. Oh, pray to the God of peace that He may put Satan under our feet, so far conquered that he may no longer be able to hold men in captivity and harm the Church. Offer our prayers in the sight of the Most High, so that they may quickly find mercy in the sight of the Lord; and vanquishing the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, do thou again make him captive in the abyss, that he may no longer seduce the nations. Amen.
V. Behold the Cross of the Lord; be scattered ye hostile powers. R. The Lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered the root of David. V. Let Thy mercies be upon us, O Lord. R. As we have hoped in Thee. V. O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
Let us pray.
O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we call upon Thy holy Name, and as supplicants, we implore Thy clemency, that by the intercession of Mary, ever Virgin Immaculate and our Mother, and of the glorious St. Michael the Archangel, Thou wouldst deign to help us against Satan and all the other unclean spirits who wander about the world for the injury of the human race and the ruin of souls. Amen."