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What is a Rite?
A rite includes all the ceremonies, prayers, and functions of a religious body. The Catholic Church is composed of 23 distinct rites, with the Roman Rite being the largest. Each rite has its own beautiful prayers and ceremonies which add to the richness of Catholic liturgical inheritance.
What are You Looking For (Gospel of John Mental Prayer)
Today we meditate on a few verses from the Gospel of John Chapter 1. We think about the light of Christ and the search for Truth.
Unto Us A Christ is Born (Christmas Mental Prayer)
Today we reflect on a Christmas antiphon from the Liturgy of the Hours, which is the official prayer-book of the church.
The Author of Life (Christmas Mental Prayer)
Today is the first day of the new year and the eighth day of the Octave of the Nativity. Enjoy this mental prayer which continues to focus on the birth of Christ.
St. Pope Victor I +AD 199 (Church History Mental Prayer)
Pope Victor I (died 199) was the bishop of Rome in the late second century (189–199 A.D.). He was of Berber origin. Meaning, he was the first black pope. He reigned for about 12 years.
What are the 12 Days of Christmas?
Historically, the ending of Christmastide was sunset on 6 January. Christmastide is commonly called the Twelve Days of Christmas. To this day, the "Christian cultures in Western Europe and Latin America extend the season to forty days, ending on the Feast of the Presentation.
Saint Nonna Mental Prayer
St. Nonna was the wife of St. Gregory of Nazianzus and she was responsible for converting Gregory to the Christian faith. All three of her children became saints.
Christmas Mental Prayer 2020
This is the Christmas episode and I wanted to do a special mental prayer focusing on a Christmas sermon from Gregory Nazianzen who died in AD 389.
Who is Saint Nick? (Christmas Mental Prayer)
Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the Roman Empire during the 4th century. Throughout his life, Saint Nicholas gave freely of his riches. He is considered the saint of children and gifts, and he is remembered annually on December 6th.
Who is Cardinal Robert Sarah? (Mental Prayer Biography)
Robert Sarah (born 15 June 1945) is a Guinean prelate of the Catholic Church. A cardinal since 20 November 2010, he was appointed the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments by Pope Francis on 23 November 2014.
Do No Evils - Daily Mental Prayer
Tonight we meditate on Ecclesiasticus Chapter 7 verses 1-4.
Call His Name Jesus - Advent Mental Prayer
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 31-33.
What is an Abbot?
An abbot is the title given to the superior of a community of twelve or more monks. Abbots are in charge of a monastery and control the monastery's possessions, discipline of the monks, and gives blessings.
What is a Cardinal?
A cardinal is a bishop of the Catholic Church with special authority from the pope. Cardinals are assistants of the pope in his liturgical functions, in the care of the poor, the administration of papal finances and possessions, and the synodal disposition of important matters.
Fear Not, Mary - Advent Mental Prayer
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 28-31.
Blessed Art Thou - Advent Mental Prayer
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 26-28.
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 006 - AD 155 to AD 180
Today we talk about Justin Martyr and his First Apology in Rome. Next we talk about Polycarp's martyrdom. Finally, we discuss Irenaeus' bishopric in Lyons, France and his book Adversus Haereses which brought the concept of "heresy" to the fore.
Who Are the Sisters of the Holy Family?
The Sisters of the Holy Family (circa 1837) provided a home for orphans and taught slaves at a time under Louisiana law when educating slaves was illegal. They also established the first and oldest Catholic nursing home in the United States in 1841.
Joseph, A Just Man - Advent Mental Prayer
Today we meditate on the holiness of Saint Joseph with the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1.
Who was Sister Thea Bowman? (A Black History Biography)
Thea Bowman (1937 – 1990) was a Roman Catholic religious sister, teacher, and scholar who made a major contribution to the ministry of the Catholic Church toward her fellow Black Americans.
Newsletter December 9, 2020
Good morning and God bless + I hope you had an enjoyable Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th). Check out the latest episodes below and stay holy + Ecce Homo (Behold the Man) - Daily Mental PrayerToday we meditate on the physical appearance of Jesus and what that means for our...
Ecce Homo (Behold the Man) - Daily Mental Prayer
Today we meditate on the physical appearance of Jesus and what that means for our salvation.