Devoted to Christian Prayer
One of the most famous Virgin Mary hymns of all time, the Salve Regina, or Hail Holy Queen, is a Marian hymn dating back to the Middle Ages. While the exact origin and authorship remain uncertain, it is traditionally attributed to Hermann of Reichenau, a German monk from the 11th century. However, some scholars believe it may have been a collaborative effort […]
Simple google searches for prayers to the Virgin Mary will often show this one, believed to be written by a priest and inspired by prayers by Saint Augustine O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven and earth, refuge of sinners and Mother most compassionate, you are the shining star that guides us to the […]
“Angel of God” prayer is a love poem from God. I start my series on Angels, with the most iconic and quite frankly the 1st prayer most children are thought by their parents or school. As a Roman Catholic traditional prayer, it is mostly prayed for as intercession of the guardian angels. I was taught this prayer as a child, […]
Saint Thomas More: knight, Lord Chancellor of England, author and martyr. Was born in London, 7 February 1477-78 and executed at Tower Hill, 6 July 1535. I love St Thomas Moore because he is my Confirmation saint and when I grew up in Ireland I lived on Thomas More Road in Dublin. He was a […]
Use a standard rosary but with the following changes: At the cross:Make the Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. At the 1st bead:Optional Opening Prayers You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of […]
I found this exquisite little prayer in a book called the Raccolta from 1866. Raccolta, which means “collection” in Italian, is a book of prayers sanctioned by the Catholic Church back in 1807. Abbreviated from “Collection of Prayers and good works for which the Supreme Pontiffs have granted Holy indulgences.” I would like to thank […]
We, humans, are under attack every day. From fatigue, depression, financial struggles, and marital problems just to name a few. Pharmaceutical companies want you to turn to them for the cure. Alcohol companies want you to find freedom with their new sugary booze. Social media and app companies what you to subscribe to their new […]
In Saint Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae (written 1265–1274) he wrote the standard of interpretation of the Holy Spirit. He called them “the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.” My interpretation of the Seven Gifts are as follows: Wisdom: The gift that allows you to understand things from God’s point of view. Understanding: The gift that allows […]
The hymn Veni Sancte Spiritus sometimes called the “Golden Sequence,” is sung mostly at Pentecost. It is a wonderful tribute to the Holy Spirit and is believed to have been written by the archbishop of Canterbury Stephen Langton, sometime in the 13th century. Light of Every Human Heart Come, O Holy Spirit, come! From your bright […]
We recite the Chaplet of the Holy Ghost when some important decision must be made and when special spiritual help is needed. It is believed that this lovely group of prayers was composed originally in 1892 by Fr. John Mary of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin to teach the faithful an easy way to […]
St. Peregrine, the patron saint for persons suffering from cancer, AIDS, or other illnesses. St. Peregrine was born in Forlì, Italy and was ordained a priest and established a Servite community (Friar Order Servants of Mary). There he was widely known for his preaching, penances, and counsel in the confessional. He was cured of cancer after he received […]
I started this prayer book with my father’s prayer asking for the Holy Spirit to come into my heart and guide my actions.
At one time in my life, I felt like I was just eeking along. Sure I said my prayers and even a rosary every so often, but I could not feel the Holy Spirit take hold of me or know he was there guiding me. I felt lost. The power from the Holy Spirit can […]
Another lovely hymn/poem by an unknown but obviously talented author. What I love is how clear the view of how the Holy Spirit is there for the asking, “Guide the steps that go astray.” From Catholic Hymns by Henry Formby, 1853 now public domain Light immortal, Light divine Holy Spirit, Lord of light, From Thy […]
