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Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians5:1-8 Brothers and sisters:It is widely reported that there is immorality among you,and immorality of a kind not found even among pagans–a man living with his father’s wife.And you are inflated with pride.Should you not rather have been sorrowful?The … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Today, September 5, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Teresa of Calcutta, better known as Mother Teresa, a humble servant of God who devoted her entire life to caring for the poorest and most forgotten among us. She is remembered especially for her extraordinary charity, humility, and love for Jesus Christ. St. Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Teresa of Calcutta
Pope and Doctor of the Church Saint of the Day – September 3 Saint Gregory the Great was born around the year 540 into a wealthy and influential Roman family. He received an excellent education and became prefect of Rome while still a young man. Yet Gregory discovered that worldly success could not satisfy his … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Gregory the Great
Saint Zenon was a Christian martyr who lived in Nicomedia, an important city of the ancient Roman Empire. He remained faithful to Jesus Christ during a time when Christians faced persecution for their faith. According to the ancient account of his martyrdom, Saint Zenon suffered and gave his life for Christ together with his two … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Zenon, Martyr of Nicomedia
There is a common question among Christians: Is repetitive prayer biblical? Some people believe that repeating a prayer is wrong because Jesus warned against “vain repetitions.” But when we look carefully at Scripture, we discover something important: the Bible does not condemn repetition in prayer. It condemns empty, meaningless prayer. In fact, the Bible gives us several examples … Read moreRepetitive Prayer Is Biblical: Even Jesus Repeated the Same Prayer
Feast Day: August 31Born: c. 1204, Portell, Catalonia, SpainDied: August 31, 1240Patron Saint of: Expectant mothers, childbirth, midwives, children, and those falsely accused. Who Was St. Raymond Nonnatus? St. Raymond Nonnatus was a Spanish Mercedarian friar and priest who dedicated his life to helping Christians who had been captured and enslaved. His surname, Nonnatus, means “not born” or “not naturally born.” According to tradition, his … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Raymond Nonnatus
This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, According to God’s will. Day 3 Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Spirit, you who makes … Read moreDay 3: 3 Day Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit
This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, According to God’s will. Day 2 Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Spirit, you who … Read moreDay 2: 3 Day Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit
This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, According to God’s will. Day 1 Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Spirit, you who … Read moreDay 1: 3 Day Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Today the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars, a Spanish religious sister who dedicated her life to caring for the elderly and abandoned. Born on January 9, 1843, in Aitona, Spain, Teresa grew up in a devout Catholic family. She became a teacher and later felt called to a life of religious service. … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars