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Saint Rosa of Lima - The Rose of the Americas and the Philippines

By Karen Riobo 23/08/21

One thing Saints have in common is their radical love for Christ, and it shows in the way that they lived out sacrifice and penance. From cutting h...

What Is Lectio Divina?

By David Kilby 29/07/21

Lectio divina means “divine reading” in Latin. It is a way of praying with Scripture that has been used by faithful Catholics for centuries. In the...

The Story of the Miraculous Medal. Why Wear The Miraculous Medal?

By Karen Riobo 13/07/21

The Miraculous Medal is also known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, this medal originated in St. Catherine Labouré's vision of the Blesse...

Devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus

By Karen Riobo 11/06/21

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is precisely the image that expresses our mission to LOVE. It is the image of the vast and merciful love which God has sh...

How to Celebrate The Solemnity of the Divine Mercy

By Karen Riobo 11/04/21

Catholics have celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday since the year 2000. However, this was already a solemnity on the Octave Day of Easter. The title "Di...

What is a Scapular? Why Are The Catholic Wear a Scapular?

By Karen Riobo 25/02/21

Have you ever wondered why some Catholics wear a brown cord around their neck? Perhaps, you thought it to be a new type of rosary, a baptismal keep...

The Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.

By Karen Riobo 17/02/21

Lent is here, a cycle of profound conversion and "spiritual health check-up." Lent is a time to grow in and strengthen our faith and to welcome new...

The Chaplet of Saint Raphael the Archangel

By Karen Riobo 02/02/21

In particular, the Chaplet of Saint Raphael is known to help those enduring an illness or seeking a marriage partner. Asking for the intercession o...

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

By Karen Riobo 25/01/21

Our Blessed Mother has many names, but the one with the highest honors is Mother of God, we can find it in the Litany of the Saints that we sing du...

The Year of Saint Joseph

By Karen Riobo 23/01/21

As Pope Francis stated, "True fathers refuse to live the lives of their children for them" and respect their freedom. A true father realizes that h...

The Star of Bethlehem

By Karen Riobo 20/12/20

After their audience with the king, they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped ov...

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas

By Karen Riobo 12/12/20

Today, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas. The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe's apparition is fascinati...

The Year of St. Joseph

St. Joseph led his household courageously, guided by the Holy Spirit in silent surrender. He was the protector of his family, the Savior's guardian. His holy obedience stems from his radical humility, the most extraordinary virtue, which helped him see and walk by faith. As we start this new year, let us pray through the intercession of Saint Joseph for chaste men, men who can uphold the dignity of women, men who respect their children's freedom, and protect the sanctity of life. Men who can lead their families on their knees by praying and praising the Good Father.

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