Saying grace before meals is a long held tradition that's practiced by most Christians and Catholics alike. Throughout the bible, there are many examples of grace and blessing being performed before meals, (Matthew: 14:19, 15:36) (Luke: 22:19, 24:30). Yet, there remains no one set prayer that must … [Read more...]
Daily Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
As part of your daily prayer cycle, you may want to consider including a prayer for the souls trapped in purgatory. Each day of the week, has a specific prayer that needs to be recited on that particular day. In doing the daily prayers, we are able to pray for the souls both strangers, and loved … [Read more...]
The 9 Day Novena Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
The entire month of November, is dedicated to honoring the dearly departed. The month begins with All Saints Day, November 1st, followed by All Souls Day, November 2nd. On these days, Catholics recite prayers in private and at mass, that honor the dead, while seeking to help free souls from … [Read more...]
St. Michael Prayer
Saint Michael the Archangel, guardian of the Church, patron saint of police officers, grocers, mariners, and paratroopers. Is the spiritual warrior that defeated Satan in his dragon form. Casting Satan and his cohorts out of heaven and thrown down to earth. Often considered to be a champion of … [Read more...]
Nine Beaded Chaplet Prayers
The humble nine beaded chaplet functions as an excellent devotional when praying to the Saints. Most Saint prayers are performed on either the straight nine bead chaplet, or the three sets of three chaplet. There are some prayers that do use a set rosary or chaplet that has a specific … [Read more...]
Rosary Bead Prayers
A number of prayers can be found in this article that can be used along side the five decades rosary, the 3x3 chaplet and the rosary of sorrow. Each iteration of the rosary bead can be used for several different prayers and prayer types. In this article we will be listing a few of these … [Read more...]
Rosary Beads
The modern day rosary owes its origins to the early days of Christianity. Whether we are talking about the rosary that were used by the early 3rd century eastern monks, or the 13th century St. Dominic rosary (The Psalter of Jesus and Mary), we use a rosary, modern or old, to help us quietly reflect … [Read more...]
The Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great for the Souls In Purgatory
Purgatory. Sounds pretty terrible right? In reality many of us will have to face purgatory before we would be allowed into heaven. St. Gertrude's Prayer helps our loved ones to that have passed away, to find their way into the eternal paradise promised to us all. … [Read more...]