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A tribute to the Oregonian spirit and spunk in fighting against our government's authoritarian power-grab. Lest we forget and let down our guard...

Learn the Our Father in Latin! #latin #catholic #themass #latinmass #jesus #prayer #peace

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The need to pray for America has never been stronger. Our Lady is a powerful intercessor before God---Let us commend our country to her! #ourladyoffathima #catholic #prayer #may #christian #mary #ourlady #america #prayforamerica #jesus

Composed by an anonymous writer from eighth century Ireland. #stpatricksday #stpaddysday #stpattysday #irish #celtic #catholic #prayer #christian #mary #ireland #harp

Prayers to add to your Lenten playlist! #lent #lentenseason #catholic #jesus #prayer #prayers #prayersession #meditation

This prayer is considered a minor exorcism. A minor exorcism is one that can be prayed by the laity, versus a major exorcism which only priests are authorized to preform. This distinction is partially for our protection: it can be dangerous to directly challenge Satan to battle when we do not have the spiritual maturity or spiritual authority to do so. #exorcism #spiritualwarfare #catholic #prayer #battle #spirituality #jesus #prayer #prayerforthenation

The Seven Sundays of St. Joseph can be prayed any time of the year, but it is traditionally prayed the seven Sundays immediately preceding the feast of St. Joseph on March 19th. In the year 2023, the Seven Sundays Devotion begins Jan 29th. In our Seven Sundays of St. Joseph series, in addition to the prayers honoring the Sorrows and Joys of St. Joseph, we include excerpts for meditation from Church-approved mystics Mary Agreda and Anne Catherine Emmerich. Click this link for the Seven Sundays of St. Joseph playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sc0JwTcHns&list=PLIKo5yoqqKmw6W2iIROe-tprRUJ_Ynfo9 #catholic #prayer #novena #peace #saintjoseph #holyfamily #meditation #joy

Let us know what other prayers you want to learn in Latin---leave a comment! #latin #catholic #spiritualwarfare #avemaria #prayer #ourladyofthemostholyrosary #peace

This prayer is from the 1898 edition of the Raccolta. "Raccolta" is Italian for "collection," and is a compendium of Catholic prayers, indulgences, and various acts of Christian piety. #christmas #catholic #prayer #nativity #peace #joy #hope

Does Dickens' description of his ghostly visitor fit Our Lady? How is It's a Wonderful Life connected to A Christmas Carol? What would Margaret Sanger think of the Crachits? Find out the answer to these questions and more! Sources used for this video: https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-night-dickens-had-a-marian-vision/ Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know, by Joseph Pearce https://ignatius.com/literature-lwckp/ #christmas #charlesdickens #catholic #achristmascarol #itsawonderfullife #christmasstory #margaretsanger

No music, no fuss, no "extras"---just the rosary! With written prayers to help beginners, and stunning classical art.

It is a pious tradition that whatever is asked through this novena will be granted. It is indeed a test of perseverance and faith to recite a prayer fifteen times a day for a month! Perhaps that is why it is so efficacious: God is most inclined to reward the prayers of those who persevere. #christmas #prayer #catholic #advent #jesus #novena

Text of this prayer, along with scripture references (references are from the Douay-Rheims version)... Litany of Truth Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy Christ hear us Christ graciously hear us God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God, Holy Mary, mother of Jesus who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Lk 1:48, Jas 5:16, Jn 14:6), pray for us From false prophets, deliver us Lord (continued response) From false shepherds, From false doctrine, From those who would defraud your people, From wolves in sheep's clothing, O Lord, do not allow your people to perish from lack of knowledge. (Osee, chapter 46) In knowledge of doctrine, lead us in all truth (continued response) In knowledge of medicine and healing, In knowledge of science, In knowledge of history and current events, That the truth would spring up out of the earth (Ps 84:12), Lord hear us we pray (continued response) That the truth would be written in our hearts (Prov. 3:3), That the truth would encompass us as a shield (Ps 90:5), That we may girt ourselves with the belt of truth (Eph 6:14), That we may partake of the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth (1Cor 5:8), That we may put on the "new man" which is created in justice and the holiness of truth (Eph 4:24), That we would be a nation that keeps the truth (Is 26:2), That you would provide your people leaders of truth (Ex 18:21), That you would be near to all that call upon you in truth (Ps 144:18), That you would protect those who seek and proclaim the truth (Sir 2:13), That we may, with charity and modesty, correct those who resist the truth (2Tim 2:25), That hidden dishonesty may be denounced (2Cor 4:2), That deceitful things which are covered and hidden might be revealed in the light of truth (Mt 10:26), That we may always give a ready answer when others ask with Pilate, "what is truth?" (1Pet 3:15, Jn 18:38), That the truth may set us free, especially those who are wrongfully accused or wrongfully imprisoned (Jn 8:32), Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us O God, send us your Spirit, Who guides us in all truth, and may our souls be anointed with His spiritual unction which teaches us all truth. (1Jn 2:27) Give light O Lord to those that sit in darkness, and guide our feet into the way of peace, O Thou the God of Isreal. (Lk 1:79) Amen Song choice for this video is O God Beyond all Praising, lyrics by Michael Perry, music by Gustav Holst. #catholic #spiritualwarfare #prayer #jesusistheway #jesusisthetruth #jesusisthelife #meditation #spirituality

The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was formerly known as the feast of Our Lady of Victory, owing to the great victory of Christian forces against the Muslims at the Battle of Lepanto. The whole of Christendom prayed the Rosary in hopes of victory, and Our Lady rewarded their faith and devotion. #catholic #prayer #rosary #ourladyofthemostholyrosary #spiritualwarfare

Should Shia LeBeouf head a similar to petition to Rome today? #catholic #latinmass #agathachristie #poirot Sources used for this video: Literary Converts by Joseph Pearce https://ignatius.com/literary-converts-litcp/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie_indult https://www.ncregister.com/features/the-mystery-of-the-agatha-christie-indult https://thefederalist.com/2021/07/27/the-latin-mass-is-the-future-of-the-catholic-church/

Out of my last four attempts to go to confession, only one attempt was successful. Do priests have the right to turn away a reasonable request for confession? Should confessions be more widely available? Do you have trouble getting to confession?

Does this change how you view this popular saint? I highly recommend Hilaire Belloc's book, Characters of the Reformation, for more insights and historical context! Also recommended is The Sadness of Christ----a compilation of the meditations and writings of St. Thomas More composed while he was a prisoner in the Tower of London. #catholicsaints #catholiclife #thereformation #catholic

Why are more and more Catholics finding themselves attracted to Latin prayer and the Latin Mass? Were we right to suppress this sacred language of the Church after Vatican II?

Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio, contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, in virtute Dei, in infernum detrude satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo. Amen.

DID YOU KNOW?.... St. Patrick's Lorica is considered a minor exorcism prayer---that is, an exorcism that can be prayed by the laity. St. Patrick is also known for teaching the Irish the concept of the Trinity using a three-leafed clover, or shamrock. I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness of the Creator of creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ's birth with His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial, Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension, Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom. I arise today Through the strength of the love of cherubim, In the obedience of angels, In the service of archangels, In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward, In the prayers of patriarchs, In the predictions of prophets, In the preaching of apostles, In the faith of confessors, In the innocence of holy virgins, In the deeds of righteous men. I arise today, through The strength of heaven, The light of the sun, The radiance of the moon, The splendor of fire, The speed of lightning, The swiftness of wind, The depth of the sea, The stability of the earth, The firmness of rock. I arise today, through God's strength to pilot me, God's might to uphold me, God's wisdom to guide me, God's eye to look before me, God's ear to hear me, God's word to speak for me, God's hand to guard me, God's shield to protect me, God's host to save me From snares of devils, From temptation of vices, From everyone who shall wish me ill, afar and near. I summon today All these powers between me and those evils, Against every cruel and merciless power that may oppose my body and soul, Against incantations of false prophets, Against black laws of pagandom, Against false laws of heretics, Against craft of idolatry, Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards, Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul; Christ to shield me today Against poison, against burning, Against drowning, against wounding, So that there may come to me an abundance of reward. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness of the Creator of creation.

Adding something new to the Harry Potter discussion---with insights from such experts as a wizard, an exorcist, and J.K. Rowling, the author herself. #potterhead #harrypotter #hogwarts #magic #magick #exorcist #exorcism #occult #witchcraft LIST OF BOOKS TO READ IN LIEU OF HARRY POTTER. (DISCLAIMER: I do not receive any commission for the sale of any of these books, I just love recommending great reading material!) Elementary/Middle School Level: -The Red Wall series by Brian Jacques -Great for boys: any books by Jim Kjelgaard -King Arthur from Illustrated Classics -The Will Wilder series by Raymond Arroyo -The Outlaws of Ravenhurst by Sister Imelda Wallace -The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis -ANY book from Bethlehem Books! https://bethlehembooks.com/ -Any books by Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women Advanced Middle School/High School Readers -The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien -The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien -For girls: ANY book by L.M. Montgomery, especially the Anne of Green Gables series, and the Emily of New Moon series. -Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury -The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy -All the modern adaptations of classic fairy tales by Regina Doman (great for girls!) https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bear-Fairy-Tale-Retold/dp/0981931804/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=regina+doman&qid=1651023942&sr=8-2 Advanced High School/Adult Readers -The Horatio Hornblower series by C.S. Forester -Pride and Prejudice and any other book by Jane Austen -C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy, especially the last book (which can be read as a stand-alone): That Hideous Strength -The Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries by Dorothy Sayers -The Man who Knew too Much by G.K. Chesterton -The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins Links to the resources used for this video: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8164745/Author-J-K-Rowling-reveals-Latin-alchemy-tattoo-etched-wrist.html https://www.barna.com/research/harry-potters-influence-goes-unchallenged-in-most-homes-and-churches/ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vaticans-chief-exorcist-repeats-condemnation-of-harry-potter-novels/ https://www.facebook.com/Zacharykingallsaintsministry/posts/reposting-this-from-a-year-or-so-ago-about-the-infamous-harry-potterjk-rowling-o/1169443323084345/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlO0Zh5pmUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im8F63I0O9A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGNaruEYOE0