Prayer for souls in purgatory
I like praying for the dead. Some day I’m going to die, and I hope someone will pray for my soul. Some so many people have died and have been forgotten. I like to think my praying can help. The …
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Josef Pieper – The Catholic Philosopher You Should Know
Josef Pieper was one of the twentieth century’s most popular Catholic philosophers and Thomists. While he was famous well known for leading the neo-Thomist movement during his life, it seems that his popularity has waned in recent years. This is …
Praying The Rosary For The Dead
The Rosary is a great source of comfort and spirituality for many of us. It consoles us with its repetition and petitioning to our blessed mother. There’s no time better to pray the Rosary than after someone’s passing. As Catholics, …
A Brief History of the Hail Mary
The Hail Mary is a traditional Catholic prayer and the cornerstone prayer of the Rosary. It’s a scripture-based prayer that asks for Mary’s intercession. Traditionally the Hail Mary is known as the Ave Maria or Ave for short. It’s a …
Rosary Monday & Saturday – The Joyful Mysteries
When praying the Rosary on Monday or Saturday the Catholic Church recommends praying the Joyful Mysteries. The Joyful Mysteries are one of the original group of mysteries of the Rosary. The Joyful Mysteries are about the birth and childhood of …
Rosary Wednesday & Sunday – The Glorious Mysteries
When praying the Rosary on Wednesday or Sunday the Catholic Church recommends praying the Glorious Mysteries. The Glorious Mysteries are one of the original group of mysteries of the Rosary. The Glorious Mysteries are about the resurrection of Jesus and …
Rosary Tuesday & Friday – The Sorrowful Mysteries
When praying the Rosary on Tuesday or Friday the Catholic Church recommends praying the Sorrowful Mysteries. The Sorrowful Mysteries are one of the original mysteries of the Rosary. The Sorrowful Mysteries are about the death and crucifixion of Jesus. The Joyful …
Rosary Thursday – The Luminous Mysteries
When praying the Rosary on Thursday the Catholic Church recommends praying the Luminous Mysteries. The Luminous Mysteries are the most recent addition to the Rosary. Pope John Paul II in his apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae created the fourth set …
The Rosary & The History of The Rosary
The Rosary is one of the most famous and revered prayers of the Catholic church. It’s a reflection and meditation on the life of Christ and praying for the intercession of the Virgin Mary. Since taking my Catholic faith seriously, …
Is Jerking Off a Sin
I went down some internet rabbit holes and realized this question gets asked a lot. Is masturbation a sin? The answer, as a Catholic, is yes. If you’re a protestant, I’m sure you’ll find a denomination that can help you …