Devoted to Christian Prayer
The Angelus: A Prayer of Pause and Reflection Growing up in Ireland, there was only one TV station and one radio station—RTÉ (Radio Telefís Éireann). Because Ireland was a Catholic country, these stations paused broadcasting at noon and 6 PM to play The Angelus. The moment began with the ringing of bells, followed by solemn […]
Seeking kindness in the heart of Mother Mary The Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina) is one of the most beloved Marian prayers, traditionally recited at the end of the Rosary. Its origins trace back to the 11th century and are attributed to Blessed Herman of Reichenau, a Benedictine monk. The prayer expresses deep devotion to […]
A Prayer of Trust and Protection The Memorare is one of the most beloved prayers dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The word Memorare is Latin for “Remember,” derived from the opening line of the prayer: “Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary…” Attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153), a French abbot, theologian, and Doctor […]
A Mother’s Love: The Foundation of Faith One of my earliest memories dances at the edge of my consciousness, shimmering like sunlight through stained glass. I was barely three or four, clutching a balloon’s string in my tiny fist, my world full of wonder and possibility. My family had taken us to Butlins, a 1960s […]
