Week of September 14-20 Our Lady of Sorrows Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: Our Lady of Sorrows Today, September 15th, we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. According to CatholicSaints.info: “This feast probably originated after the Council of Ephesus in 431, which established her right to the title of “Mother of God.” It was first mentioned in a hymn composed by Saint Romanus, an ecclesiastical lyrist of the...
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Week of September 14-20 The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Happy Feast Day! This feast commemorates the finding of the relic of the True Cross by St. Helena. St. Helena was Constantine’s mother, and as the emperor’s mother, she had a lot of influence and power. Constantine was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, and he...
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Week of September 7 - 13 St. John Chrysostom Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: St. John Chrysostom Today is the Feast of St. John Chrysostom. He lived from around 344 - 407, and was born in Antioch. He is one of the Greek Fathers of the Church and a Doctor of the Church. He was a monk, preacher, and priest. He became the Bishop of Constantinople in 398. He urged his flock to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. He once...
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Week of September 7 - 13 Blessed Joan Roig i Diggle: a Fitting Intercessor for 9/11 Children and Workers Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: September 11th - Remembering the lives lost and Blessed Joan Roig i Diggle Today, on September 11th, we remember the tragic and horrifying events of this day in 2001. Today, I will be praying and offering sacrifices for those involved in the plane crashes and Twin Tower attack that day....
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Hello! Today, I have some resources and tips for praying with kids! Mass First, I would like to share this recent article about preparing for Mass. Mass is the highest form of prayer, so we should do our best to assist and pray well in Mass. Believe it or not, you will actually get more out of Mass when you prepare beforehand! Try implementing some of these practices this week and see if Sunday Mass goes a little more smoothly: 7 Practical Ways for Families to Prepare for Sunday Mass Divine...
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Week of September 7 -13 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary A painting depicting the birth of the Virgin Mary, with Saint Anne in bed and attendants caring for the newborn Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: September 8 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary September 8th is the day the Church celebrates the birth of Our Blessed Mother! Since the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8th, this date is exactly 9...
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Week of August 31 - September 6, 2025 Today is First Saturday and September 8th is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: First Saturday is Today, September 6th Here are the Mass readings for today: Click to read This devotion was given to us from Our Blessed Mother to Sister Lucia of Fatima. To complete the First Saturday devotion, you must do the following for 5 consecutive Saturdays:...
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Week of August 31 - September 6, 2025 Today is First Friday and First Saturday is Tomorrow Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: First Friday is Today, September 5th Here are the Mass Readings for today: Click to read The first Friday of each month presents an opportunity for us to participate in a beautiful devotion. Jesus asked for the faithful to specifically receive Holy Communion and complete the First Friday Devotion for...
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Week of August 31 - September 6, 2025 First Friday is Tomorrow Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: First Friday is Tomorrow, September 5th Here are the Mass Readings for tomorrow: Click to read The first Friday of each month presents an opportunity for us to participate in a beautiful devotion. Jesus asked for the faithful to specifically receive Holy Communion and complete the First Friday Devotion for nine first Fridays in a...
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