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While there are several different novenas to St. Therese, here is a shorter, more accessible version. Comment below with any answered prayers from this wonderful saint! O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love. O Little…
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Many of us have heard of the eight Beatitudes – but do we know what they really mean, and have we considered how to implement them into our daily lives? In the book of Matthew, Christ begins His Sermon on the Mount with these blessings: First Beatitude In the first Beatitude, the “poor in spirit”…
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Each year, Catholics around the world perform penances and pray during Lent – the 40 days before Easter. But every year, Catholics commonly wonder what to give up for Lent. What is Lent? Lent is the period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the 40 days leading up to Easter. It begins with Ash Wednesday…
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The 14 Stations of the Cross is a beautiful and ancient devotion, in which the faithful can walk with Jesus on the Via Dolorosa, the Way of Suffering. The Stations are commonly found in Catholic churches, but can also be in cemeteries, hospitals, or on mountainsides. It can be prayed at any time, privately or…
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Wearing a Scapular is a popular devotion among Catholics – but what exactly is it? And why are there so many different colors of Scapulars? History of the Scapular The name “Scapular” comes from the Latin word scapula, which refers to the shoulder blade, over which the Scapular lays. Originally, the Scapular was a large…
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Indulgences in the Catholic Church are often misunderstood. Some may see them as an easy ticket to Heaven, an excuse to sin, or a transactional thing. But these are all incorrect. When we sin, we must confess our sins to have the guilt erased from our souls. But even confessed sins, for justice’s sake, require…
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Catholics around the world pray countless novenas each year, seeking healing and divine assistance. While most novenas last just nine days, the 54-Day Rosary Novena stands out as a deeply powerful prayer tradition. It combines the manifold graces attached to the Rosary with the intercession of Our Lady, forming a habit of prayer that pleases…
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Do-not-resuscitate orders (DNRs) can be ethically permissible. However, certain criteria, as described below, must be considered in determining whether a DNR can be ethically implemented. (Have questions about end-of-life care? Download HLI’s free e-book, End-of-Life Decisions: A Catholic Guide for Patients and Families, for clear, faithful answers rooted in Catholic teaching). What’s a DNR? A DNR is…
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