Saint John Bosco Mission to Love

     The Italian actor, Flavio Insinna exhibits his marvellous talent in his heartwarming portrayal of Don Bosco. As the story of this great Saint unfolds, we are drawn into his compassionate efforts to help young boys and men who,m due to dangerous work conditions, frequently risked their very lives trying to support their families. This saint had a tremendous devotion to Our Blessed Mother. Her love inspired him and strengthened him in his Jesus centered mission.

      His work was an example of a holy priest, who fueled by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, courageously lived the Works of Mercy, So moving was the  mutual inspiration he shared with another great saint, during the short life and holy death of young Dominic Savio. "Saint John Bosco Mission to Love", is an excellent, spiritually inspiring Christian work to be shared with family and Confirmation students.

Valiant Obedience

     Their willingness to die for Jesus was not tempered by popular opinion. Their valiant obedience to God's holy and perfect will was never diminished by violent political opposition to Catholic Truth. Their trust in His unfailing mercy and their unconditional forgiveness of their persecutors continue to inspire a zeal for the Church which Jesus founded.

    Through the enchantingly beautiful operatic masterpiece  ~Dialogues des Carmelites by Francis Poulenc~  we see how a young Carmelite's fear of death is miraculously eclipsed by her love and devotion to Our Blessed Lord. The martyrdom of these valiant and faithful women who gave their lives for their Heavenly Spouse is both inpiring and humbling.
      You may obtain a copy of this work here, @ Amazon.com.

"And I say to thee,that thou art Peter 

and upon this rock I will build my church 

and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Matthew 16:18 Douay Rheims Catholic Bible

Preparation for Death by St. Alphonsus de Liguroi

     So much time can be wasted groping after the world's empty promises. Incalculable is the spiritual value of the truths presented in Preparation for Death,  by St. Alphonsus de Liguroi. Here we learn about the eternal effects of every life choice. Written so long ago, the advice is still true today. Within these pages we also learn of the urgent significance of praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. 

Preparation for Death by Alphonsus de Liguroi 

may be purchased @St. Anasthasius Press, 

or downloaded  @ Catholic e Books or @ Sancte Pater.

Everything~Nothing

      How beautiful is the gift of the Holy Eucharist~Jesus gives us His life every moment of every day! Father Stan Fortuna's CD Adoration reaches out to a youthful audience with its lively melodies. Words and tunes inspire contemplation upon this Holiest of Gifts from God. 

Holy Eucharist~Dominican Monastery West Springfield, MA 

 Especially lovely is the  the chant inspired by St. Therese of the Little Flower. The words "Everything~Nothing" remind us of the miraculous beauty and power of the Divine Love created by God. Enjoy Father Stan Fortuna's CD Adoration, which can be purchased @amazon.com.

Please join in praying the St. Therese Novena 

@ Pray More Novenas   Thank You and God Bless You

Intercession and Hope

     During times of crisis, the words of our prayers may not find their way into our mouths or hearts. Trusting in Our Lady's ceaseless intercession for us is a miraculous consolation. The words and melody of the beautiful hymn by Hermana Glenda called "Alguien Está Orando Por Mi~Someone Is Praying For Me" have a way of remaining within our hearts, filling us with hope.

     Hermana Glenda was inspired to write these words and music 

after a visit to a women's prison. 

Hermana Glenda's music can be purchased at OCP or  Amazon.com. 

Feasts of Our Lady

During August, the month dedicated the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we have honored her Assumption (August 15) and  Queenship (August 22). As summer draws to a close, we celebrate her birth on September 8 and remember her sorrows on September 15. There are so many ways to thank her for her faithfulness and intercession, including prayer and song.

 The Monastic Choir of Saint Peter's Abbey presents Feasts of Our Lady, a lovely collection of Gregorian Chants honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sublime and sweet, this music fills our hearts with a melodious "picture" of her constant, tranquil and prayerful ways. It can be pruchased at Amazon.com. 

Fulton Sheen's Wartime Prayer Book

     This little prayerbook, compiled by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, contains powerful prayers and meditations for those serving in every type of battlefield, including the spiritual. A small, pocket sized book, it is filled with prayers and insights that will surely inspire and  fortify spiritual and moral courage in the heart of every reader. Fulton Sheen's Wartime Prayer Book can be purchased @ Sophia Institute Press.

  Of additional interest is the information about the cause for canonization of Archbishop Sheen found @ Archbishop Sheen Cause.org.