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Desire for God
Ave Maria! Why do many lack peace of mind? Why are many so sad? Why are many struggling mentally in today`s society? Especially among the young? Why many cases of suicide, depression and mental stress? How often do we hear of stories of famous people who at the apex of success and glory, suddenly end it all tragically! This make us think that there`s a certain craving unsatisfied in the human heart, a certain hunger and thirst that riches, pleasures, success, glory, power etc. all you can think of that the world can offer you, cannot satisfy. What does the...
Procedure for the Blessing and Investiture of the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Procedure for the Blessing and Investiture of the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel In English Priest - Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy. Respondent - And grant us Thy salvation. P - Lord, hear my prayer. R - And let my cry come unto Thee. P - The Lord be with you. R - And with your Spirit. P - Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, sanctify + by Thy power these scapulars, which for love of Thee and for love of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Thy servants will wear devoutly, so that through...
Mary, our Morning Star
As the year 2022 began, people welcomed in the New Year with mixed emotions. For so many the year 2021 brought sadness, loss and grief, as a result of the Covid pandemic and it has left a burden of fear and uncertainty in the hearts of many. It was a year undoubtedly of countless blessings as well, if not least for the precious lessons it sought to teach us: to appreciate one another more, to treasure the gift of life, to think more of others than of ourselves, but still questions may arise: "What next?", "What does the new year...
Ite Ad Joseph!
“After the Mother of God, St. Joseph is, of all the saints, the one dearest to God. He has, therefore, great power with Him and can obtain graces for His devout clients…” St. Alphonsus Liguori
It seemed like an impossible dream. Years past, and all our efforts and attempts came to nothing, until St Joseph intervened, and brought everything to completion just in time for the holy year dedicated to his honour!