Saint Lucy or Saint Lucia, was a Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches. She is one of eight women along with the Blessed Virgin Mary who are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Her feast […]
The Christmas Novena
Catholics around the world pray this Novena from St. Andrew’s Day 30th November to 24th December. While others prefer the more classic 9-day Christmas Novena began on 16th December. As I always say, “there is no wrong way to pray, just pray.” Say every day Hail, and blessed be the hour and moment at which […]
Saint Pio’s Blessing
Padre Pio from in Pietrelcina, southern Italy, also known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. He died in 1968 when I was six. Padre Pio became famous for presenting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest in the Catholic community. He was both beatified (1999) and canonized (2002) by Pope John Paul II. “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. […]