Originally this painting was in Pearlington, Mississippi. The home where it was located was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina; however, the painting was saved.  During the summer of 2005, before the hurricane in August,  it was moved to Natchez, Mississippi. 

More on Hurricane Katrina this site on Katrina Page.

Amazing Grace, click here.

Ave Verum Corpus videos, click here.

Following the lead of Pope John Paul II to use the internet for our faith, we offer this website as a spiritual oasis, serving as a center for Catholic spirituality,  prayer, meditation and information,  for all people of God, to enrich their relationship with the Lord  and their understanding of the Catholic faith. 

In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
 for thou alone, O LORD,
makest me dwell in safety.
 Psalm 4:8.

 

 

 

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Prayer of Pope Benedict XVI for Haiti

God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us. In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees us. Be with us as we stand in solidarity with those living and working in Haiti. Be with us in our mourning and guide our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and stand for justice. With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we continue to work for peace and justice. Amen.

For the Haitian people, that help comes to them quickly and comfort comes to those who hurt. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the lost or buried, that they are found and reunited with their loved ones. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the relief workers, that they have the tools they need, the courage and the strength to respond fully. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the families in Haiti and in the United States who are waiting to hear from loved one, that good news comes to them. Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who have perished, may their souls rest with you, oh Lord, where they will find eternal love. Amen.

Source:  Apostleship of Prayer

 

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Icon of the Holy Trinity

 

 

This film has been released.
It will be available from Ignatius Press. 

 

THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

HUMAN LOVE IN THE DIVINE PLAN

BY JOHN PAUL II

A New Translation Based on John Paul II Archives
 

OTHER RESOURCES FOUND ON THEOLOGYOFTHEBODY.NET

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Sunday Night Live With Fr. Benedict Groeschel

Teaching the Theology of the Body

 

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THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

Read Online

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NYPRIEST.com

 

• What is the priesthood?
• What does a priest do?
• How does one become a priest?

For answers, go to NY Priest website.

 

FISHERS OF MEN

 

This is a video made by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Vocations and Priestly Formation in order to give people a look in on the life of a Roman Catholic Priest and invite young men to open their hearts to the call.

 

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THE ANGELUS

The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: 
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. 

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 

Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. 

Hail Mary . . . 

And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. 

Hail Mary . . . 

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

Let us pray: 

Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

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Click here for PDF download of
"When Does Life Begin."
Please print and distribute, especially to youth.
(Source)

 

The Catholic Mass Website
(DVD, Audio Commentary CD, Music CD and Book Available)

Thy Kingdom Come

 

THE PRIESTS


 

 WEBSITE:  http://www.thepriests.com/

 The Priests have released their first Concert DVD,
 “The Priests in Concert at Armagh Cathedral.”
Father Eugene O’Hagan said called the night of the performance
“one of the most moving (nights) of my life.”

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Cause for Beatification and
Canonization of John Paul II

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Prayer of Consecration

"There are times when our own perplexities and suffering, or those of ones we love are so painful to carry that we find ourselves wordless before God. Such poverty can be a great blessing as it reveals to us our need for him, but it is also a moment of invitation to surrender. At such times a prayer of consecration is probably the most suitable prayer we can say or formulate, simply handing everything over to God and Mary with trust. Or in situations of impending natural disaster, those involved in war or other life threatening situations, pray for them, pray for yourself in this prayer this morning." Poor Clare Colettines

 

 

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy!
Our life, our sweetness, and our hope!
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve,
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley, of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile show unto us the
blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus;
O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

 

click above link to Catholic Answers

by James Akin

Becoming a Catholic is one of the most profound and joyous experiences of life. Some are blessed enough to receive this great gift while they are still infants, and over the course of time they grow into a recognition of the enormous grace that has been bestowed upon them, of the dignity and wonder of their identity as Catholics. Others come into the Catholic fold while they are older children or adults. In these cases it is necessary for people to have a grasp of the joyful process by which one becomes a Catholic. . . . (continued - click here to EWTN)

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How to join the Catholic Church?  Go to  Why Catholic? 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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"Certainly, every convert is a gift to the Church and represents a serious responsibility for her … especially in the case of adults, such converts bring with them a kind of new energy, an enthusiasm for the faith, and a desire to see the Gospel lived out in the Church. They would be greatly disappointed if, having entered the ecclesial community, they were to find a life lacking fervor and without signs of renewal!  We cannot preach conversion unless we ourselves are converted anew every day."
(Redemptoris Missio, 47 Pope John Paul II)