Saint Ann, Wonder Worker of Heaven
Saint Ann is the mother of the Immaculate Conception, the grandmother of Jesus—God—the creator of the universe, and the mother-in-law of Saint Joseph, the foster father and caretaker of the earthly life of Jesus.
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‘I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy.’
Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts of mercy, and I demand the worship of My mercy…
Remembering Souls: Learn about purgatory with Susan Tassone
When I was 12, I came upon a funeral prayer card in a used book. For years —and occasionally still — I prayed for Rudy Larson’s soul. I never met him, but I felt called to pray for him. It …
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Helping Students and Families Learn About Purgatory
Purgatory — a masterpiece of God’s mercy It’s no small wonder that coming up with a lesson plan on purgatory can be challenging. Often our own catechesis has been a little … sketchy. As one comic (incorrectly) summed it up: …
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The Catholic Saints are a key to understanding the meaning of life
“[God] is Glorified in His Saints” (2 Thes. 1:10) We are all looking for evidence and knowledge that points to the ultimate meaning of life. And the purpose of this note is to suggest that the Catholic Saints hold the …
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A heartfelt thank-you from IWOPF!
Dear Friends of Our Lord and Blessed Mother, We want to thank all of you who participated in the 25th International Week of Prayer and Fasting (October 1 – 9, 2017). This year, we experienced a tsunami of graces during …
Padre Pio: Prayers and Reflections
Prayer for the Intercession of St. Padre Pio Dear God, You generously blessed Your servant, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. You marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness …