Within the Protestant faith I didn’t look to Saints at all, but within the Catholic faith, I have definitely overlooked Saint-Joseph. Unlike Mary, Saint Joseph was a simple man who wasn’t free of sin. However, the stepfather of Jesus had many virtues that we can and should aspire to as Catholics. We never hear Saint…
SPIRITUAL REALM 101
In the last decade, I have seen a rising interest of the general public in the spiritual realm. You may not realize this, but shamanic ceremonies, Ayahuasca retreats, tarot readings, sound baths, reiki healing, meditation and yoga all have been inviting you to open yourself more to the spiritual realm. In this article, I will…
PRAYER BEFORE & AFTER MEALS
The following two prayers are designated for laity and are derived from the full prayers in the Breviary that date back to at least the 9th century, but are likely of a considerably earlier origin as they are similar to prayers found during the 4th century. These prayers are to be said aloud before after…
PRAYER TO ST.MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the…
THE ROSARY IN LATIN
Why would you pray the Rosary ? The Rosary has been proven time & time again to be one of the most effective spiritual weapons against satan and his demons. When prayed in Latin, its effectiveness is even more powerful, because Latin is a Sacred Language used effectively in spiritual warfare. As a former Protestant,…
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Once upon a time, when I was deeply troubled and lost between believing in the God of the Bible and believing in the “Universe” and New Age theology, I turned to God and prayed this prayer that I recalled learning during my childhood. Soon after, the Lord made it clear to me as to what…
CATHOLIC PRAYERS TO SAINTS EXPLAINED
As a former Protestant, we were not aloud to “pray” to the Saints. This logic was explained by the first commandment of the Law of Moses in Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 5:6 “You shall have no other Gods before me”. As a Catholic convert, I would like to explain that we do not “pray” to…
WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS PRAY IN LATIN?
Greogorian chants always moved the Holy Spirit in me which I am very sensitive to. I can walk into a church, be near a priest and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit strongly. I also feel a difference when I pray the rosary in Latin as opposed to English which intrigued me to study…
THE DIVINE MERCY
The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer. 1. Make the Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. 2. Optional…
NOVENA TO SAINT CHARBEL
I think Saint Charbel is the first Saint that payed me a visit while I was still a Protestant. I often speak of religion and spirituality with my clients at work (it makes those 35 hours more interesting) and one of them shared with me the image of Saint Charbel. Unfortunately, as a Protestant, I…