The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple depicts the induction of Jesus into Judaism forty days after his birth to conclude the Blessed Virgin Mary's ritual of purification after The Nativity and perform the traditional rite of redemption of the firstborn son in accordance with the Torah. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple is the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary. The scripture pertaining to the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple is from Luke 2:22-40: 22 When the time came
The Nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem
The Nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem is sometimes called The Birth of Jesus was recorded in the second chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke and the first chapter of the Gospel of St. Matthew. It is the third of the Joyful Mysteries after The Annunciation and The Visitation. The Nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem is depicted in Luke 2:6-12: 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
The Visitation is a meditation on the Blessed Virgin Mary's visit with her cousin St. Elizabeth after The Annunciation. It is the second Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary. The Immaculata had conceived Our Precious Lord by the power of the Holy Spirit. During The Visitation, she learns that St. Elizabeth is pregnant with John The Baptist by her husband Zebadiah. From the Gospel of Luke 1:39-56: 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias,
Homily for the Canonization of St. Maximilian Kolbe
The Homily for the Canonization of St. Maximilian Kolbe was given by Pope Saint John Paul II on October 10, 1982. 150,000 people were in attendance at St. Peter's Square for the three-hour rite, including Franciszek Gajowniczek, a former the former Auschwitz prisoner that Saint Maximilian gave his life to save. The Homily for the Canonization of St. Maximilian Kolbe "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). From today on, the
The Annunciation of the Lord
The Annunciation is from The Gospel of Luke 1:26–38. It is also known as the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Annuciation of the Lord. It is the announcement made by the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she had been chosen by Almighty God to conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit and that He would be called Jesus. 26 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27
The Sorrowful Mysteries for 12/6/19
https://youtu.be/A2gj0k8ySis Press play to listen to the Holy Rosary. THE SIGN OF THE CROSS In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Prayer to archangel st.michael Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through
A Day of Fasting, Prayer and Reparation
Today we answer the call made by four exorcists for a day of fasting, prayer and reparation that was published in the National Catholic Register by Bree A. Dail. The exorcists suggest that today we stand united and pray the Holy Rosary. They also recommend that we say prayers to the Sacred Heart, and offer “some form of penance, such as fasting, abstinence and other forms of mortification.” We lift up our hearts and voices as an act of spiritual warfare for
15 Promises of the Rosary
15 Promises of the Rosary were revealed by Our Lady to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche to those who devoutly pray the Holy Rosary. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall receive signal graces.I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary.The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.It will cause virtue and good
