Novena to the Immaculate Conception: Nine Days with Mary Most Pure (November 29 – December 7)

Nov 29, 2025

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Advent, Christianity, Christmas, Marian Devotions, Prayer & Devotions

Do I Know Jesus

…or do I only know religion? John 14:9 New International Version 9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? The past few weeks find me… Read ⇢
Hope

That’s a beautiful and timely reflection. Jeremiah 29:11 is such a powerful reminder that God’s plans for us are filled with hope, even when the world feels overwhelming or lost in shadow. In our Catholic faith, we are never alone—we walk in the light of Christ, guided by the Holy… Read ⇢
Pope Francis 1936 – 2025

The Holy See Press Office announced the news, writing: A short while ago, His Eminence Cardinal Farrell announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis with these words: “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35… Read ⇢
Holy Week Reflection and Devotional

Palm Sunday – The Paradox of Praise and Pain **Scripture:** “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest.” — Matthew 21:9 (NABRE) **Reflection:** Palm Sunday begins in joy. The crowds shout, “Hosanna!” They wave palms, lay their… Read ⇢
Holy Week Reflection: Carried by Grace

As I enter Holy Week, I cannot say I’ve walked through Lent untouched by temptation. These forty days have brought trials—both subtle and loud. Some came from within: doubts, distractions, weariness in prayer. Others came from without: frustrations, misunderstandings, unexpected burdens. It was a daily challenge to walk in faith,… Read ⇢
Happy St. Joseph Day

St. Joseph’s Day Pasta God Bless 💕🙏 Read ⇢
Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Scripture reading today: Luke 6.36-38 Jesus said to his disciples: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you.… Read ⇢
Red Cross Road: A Journey from Rebellion to Reverence

…as a young artist going against the grain… The art in my 20s often personalized religious artifacts as a way to grapple with identity, meaning, and the cultural weight those symbols carry. The act of taking something universal—like the cross, steeped in centuries of religious significance—and infusing it with personal… Read ⇢
Pray for prosecuted Christians in Syria and around the world.

Eternal Father,I offer you the Body and Blood,Soul and Divinityof Your Dearly Beloved Son,Our Lord, Jesus Christ,in atonement for our sinsand those of the whole world. Based on the available information as of March 12, 2025, there have been reports of significant violence in Syria during early March 2025, particularly… Read ⇢