21stCenturyCatholic Praying to St. Peter is a good idea if you are a Christian, because this devotion is rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Peter was a Jewish boy and received religious education and formation between the ages of five and thirteen. During his apprenticeship, he became a fisherman and would frequently attend religious services on … Read more
Embarking on a long journey? Pray to St Christopher to keep you safe on your travels. A St. Christopher prayer is a wonderful way to honor the patron saint of travelers. This prayer is especially useful for drivers, sailors, and bachelors. Read on for more information. Here’s an example: St. Christopher is the patron saint … Read more
While praying for your family and friends, there are a few ways to make it more specific. First, you should stop and pray when something jumps out at you. You can add a specific situation that you are praying for, such as a family member who is unemployed, a friend who is going through a … Read more
The flesh is a characteristic of our human nature that can be cruel and mischievous. It can play games with our minds, causing doubt through fear, confusion through lust, and discouragement through apathy. However, the flesh can also be overcome by God’s Spirit in those who seek Him with all their heart. For example, in … Read more
A small group of people is often considered a fringe group within the larger body of the Catholic church. Still, people in the church are leaving the mainstream and embracing a more traditional Catholicism. They are known as “Anglo-Catholics” and often follow practices that are considered heretical by the larger body of the Catholic church. … Read more
The story of St. Michael the archangel is an incredible one. From his creation by God to his mortal battle with the devil, you’d think this legend would be too good to be true. But the truth is, it’s true. And the story of St. Michael is more relevant today than ever. In August 1567, … Read more
The word “archangel” is a title given to angels who are superior to the angeals, as well as to certain archangels. The title comes from the Greek archan-ge-los, meaning “chief (or supreme) messenger.” Virtually all the names given to angels in the Bible are derived from the title “angel,” while the other titles given to … Read more
Catholic prayers are an integral part of the Catholic religion, and they are used throughout the day. These prayers are recited in a Catholic Mass, and they are also found in Catholic liturgical rites like baptism and the sacrament of Holy Orders. Do we have long catholic prayers? The Holy Rosary How many times have … Read more
St Michael has long been a holy figure in the lives of the people and is the ultimate defender against all evil. St Michael’s name is Latin for “he who is like God” or “bearer of God” (in English, St. Michael translates as “the archangel Michael”), and he is the patron saint of soldiers, archers, … Read more
An Act of Contrition prayer is a deeply personal prayer that engages a person’s will and a sense of guilt over sin. The Catholic Church uses one particular formula to express this prayer, though it is not included in the handbook of Indulgences. Among other things, it requires a person to admit wrongdoing and express … Read more
When we are embarking on a trip, we often pray for safe travel. Many of us may be traveling for the holidays, for a warm vacation, or for work. Traveling can be stressful and dangerous. We may be worried about losing our luggage, the weather, or other problems that can occur while on the road. … Read more
If you are not sure how to pray a Padre Pio prayer, you should know that it is possible for you to get the desired effect through the prayers of this holy man. He was known to pray for people personally and in writing. His prayers are full of spiritual energy, faith and love, and … Read more
If you’re not familiar with the charismatic movement in the Roman Catholic Church, it’s a growing movement that’s been categorized as a “current of grace.” In some cases, the movement has been referred to as a Catholic “charismatic renewal”; others have labeled it a “Charismatic renaissance,” meaning that it is part of a larger charismatic … Read more
Mary has been one of the most influential women in history, but her influence on the Catholic Church is often overlooked. Although she died more than 1,400 years ago, she is still considered by the Church to be the most important of the three disciples of Jesus and has been associated with some of the … Read more
Being a Catholic is a simple belief system to follow, but the extent of the beliefs and practices can seem overwhelming to those new to the faith. Some people might give you a blank stare when you tell them you’re a Catholic, but to them, you might as well be talking a foreign language. In … Read more
There is a lot of conversation about the connection between the Bible and Catholicism nowadays. The conversation usually revolves around how it is a Catholic scripture and what it has to say about things like salvation and baptism and what not. Read more. The Connection As one of the most influential books of history, the … Read more
St Michael is also known as St. Michael the Archangel and is the patron saint of the air force, air defense, military and law enforcement hence most of the common prayers to st Michael cover one of those topics. He is one of the four archangels of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Islam and the Christian … Read more
The Catholic Bible is one of the most important books in the world. If the Bible is the main source of faith, then the Bible is the main source of faith. The Bible is the most read book in the world, and it is also the most studied book in the world. For the most … Read more
The Catholic Church is the world’s largest Christian denomination, with 1.2 billion followers. It’s also the largest religious body in the world, with over 100,000 priests, nuns, and other clergy members. For many people, the word “catholic” is synonymous with “Catholicism.” The word “catholic” describes this group of Christians, who are united by their mutual … Read more
Catholics are a large group of Christians who adhere to the teachings of the Catholic Church. It’s the largest Christian church in the world, with over 1.3 billion members, making it the largest religious denomination in the world. But there are many different types of Catholic churches in the world. They are usually contrasted in … Read more
We all have our own personal approach, but most of us have a set of beliefs that we feel comfortable praying to God. From common requests like “give me a sign” or “tell me it’s going to be okay” to more intimate prayers like “I want to lose this weight” or “I want to find … Read more
For many people, helping others and helping yourself is an important and necessary part of life. However, fornication is a serious sin that we should all avoid, and we can do that by praying to avoid fornication. Is there a prayer to avoid fornication? What Is Fornication? Fornication is the act of sex before marriage. … Read more
Some people use the word angel to describe a guardian of a place or person and archangel to describe a nation’s guardian. But it isn’t quite so clear. How do they differ from each other? Angels And Archangels: The Difference The Angels and Archangels are one of the most talked-about subjects in the world of … Read more
The Archangels are the highest-ranking angels in the Christian belief system. They are the ones that are the closest to God (though that is not how they would describe themselves since their job is to act as mediators between God and humanity) and are the guardians of the heavenly realms. The archangels are the ones … Read more
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