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• A Wife’s Prayer
  on Aug 28, 2014 in Daily Prayers Prayers for different people prayer for your husband prayer for your spouse
  This is a beautiful prayer for your spouse. Though it’s a wife’s prayer for her husband, it can be prayed by the husband as well. Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Thou didst institute marriage in the earthly … Continu...
• Prayer to the Holy Spirit before Confession
  on Aug 27, 2014 in Daily Prayers Prayer before Sacrament of Reconciliation Prayer for Preparing Before Confession Prayer to Know Your Sins Preparatory Prayer before Confession
  Here is a prayer to the Holy Spirit before receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance. Let us ask God to give us the strength to always make a good confession. Come, Holy Spirit, into my soul. Enlighten my mind … Continue reading U...
• Prayer of Saint Francis Before the Crucifix
  on Aug 27, 2014 in Daily Prayers prayer before a crucifix
  Here is a prayer to be recited before a crucifix. This prayer is attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscans. Most High, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart. Lord, instill in me, a faith … Continue reading &...
• Novena Prayer to the Infant Jesus of Prague for a Special Favor
  on Feb 22, 2014 in Daily Prayers Novena Prayers Novena to Infant Jesus Novena to Infant Jesus of Prague Prayer to Infant Jesus for Obtaining Favors
  O Dearest Jesus, tenderly loving us, Thy greatest joy is to dwell among us and to bestow Thy blessing upon us! Though I am not worthy that Thou shouldst behold me with love, I feel myself drawn to Thee, O … Continue reading →...
• St. Ignatius’ Prayer for Penitents
  on Feb 22, 2014 in Catholic Prayers Daily Prayers Prayer for Penitents
  St. Ignatius of Loyola was the Founder of the Society of Jesuits. His feast is celebrated on July 31st. St. Ignatius recommended the following prayer to penitents. Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding and … C...
• Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Acquiring Virtues
  on Feb 21, 2014 in Daily Prayers Prayers to Mother Mary Prayer to Obtain Virtues
  O Mary, Mother of Mercy, others may ask of thee what they please – bodily health, worldly goods and advantages – but I ask for whatever thou seest to be most needful for me and what is most in conformity … Continue reading →...
• Prayer to Mary Mother of Good Counsel
  on Feb 20, 2014 in Prayers to Mother Mary Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel
  Our Lady of Good Counsel (Mater Boni Consilii) is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary after a miraculous image from the fifteenth century. Many Popes and saints have had strong devotions to Our Lady of Good Counsel. Our … Continue readin...
• Prayer to Christ the King
  on Oct 12, 2013 in Daily Prayers Prayer to Jesus Christ King of the Universe Prayer to the DIvine King
  Christ Jesus, I acknowledge Thee King of the universe. All that has been created has been made for Thee. Exercise over me all Thy sovereign rights. I renew the promises I made in Baptism, I renounce Satan and all his … Continue reading →...
• Prayer to Overcome Bad Habits
  on Oct 10, 2013 in Daily Prayers Prayers for different people Prayer to Overcome Temptations Prayer to Overcome Vices
  Behold me, O my God, at thy feet! I do not deserve mercy, but O, my Redeemer, the blood which Thou hast shed for me encourages me and obliges me to hope for it. How often have I offended Thee, … Continue reading →...
• The Eucharistic Miracle of Cascia
  on Oct 8, 2013 in Church Teachings Inspirational Miracles Eucharistic Miracle of Casia in Italy Miracle of the Blessed Sacrament Real Body and Blood of Christ Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
  In the year 1330, a priest in Siena who had lost all respect and belief in the Eucharist was asked to bring Holy Communion to a sick man in his town. He complied with this request reluctantly and placed the … Continue reading →...
• Lord Show Me How
  on Oct 5, 2013 in Daily Prayers Inspirational Inspirational Poem - Lord Show Me How Inspirational Poem to Help Others Prayer for doing good Prayer to Help Others
  If I can do some good today, If I can serve along life’s way, If I can something helpful say, Lord, show me how. If I can right a human wrong, If I can help to make one strong, If … Continue reading →...
• Devotion to The Holy Face of Jesus
  on Oct 3, 2013 in Catholic Prayers Daily Prayers Miracles Feast of the Holy Face of Jesus Prayer to the Holy Face of Jesus The Holy Face of Jesus from Shroud of Turin
  Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus became popular in the 19th century after Sister Marie of St. Peter (French Carmelite Nun) had several visions of Jesus and Mary in which she was urged to spread this devotion, in reparation … Continue reading...
• Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
  on Oct 2, 2013 in English Devotional Videos Life of Saints Actual Video of the Life of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Life of St. Pio Padre Pio's Counsels on Prayer True Video of Padre Pio
  St. Pio of Pietrelcina (25 May 1887 – 23 September 1968) was a Capuchin priest from Italy and is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. He was popularly known as Padre Pio after his ordination to the priesthood. On September …...
• Fish Masala Curry
  on Sep 25, 2013 in Cuisine Fish Curries & Gravies Fish Recipes Gluten Free Gravies and Curries Lenten Fish Recipes Lenten Recipes Menu Non Veg Recipes South Indian Special Diets Special Recipes Fish Curry for Indian Roti Fish Curry with Garam Masala Fish Curry with Indian Spices South Indian Fish Masala Gravy
  Unlike Meat, I never get tired of Fish. I can have it every day. I keep trying new recipes with Fish and a few days back, I was reminded of the Fish Masala which was served for our Wedding Reception. I didn’t have the exact recipe but decided t...
• Raw Plantain Stir Fry (Vazhakka Mezhukupuratti)
  on Sep 18, 2013 in Cuisine Kerala Cuisine Menu Side Dish Veg Recipes Ethakka Ularthiyathu Ethakka Upperi Kaya Mezhkkupuratti Kaya Ularthiyathu Kerala Green Plantain Stir Fry Kerala Style Vazhakka Recipe Pacha Kaya Upperi
  Raw Banana is known as Kaya in Malayalam. Unripe Bananas are used for making different side dishes in Kerala. Raw Plantains (Vazhakka) are mostly used for making Thoran, Mezhkkupuratti, Erisheri and so on. A friend told me that they cook Raw Plantain...
• Carrot Kichadi
  on Sep 16, 2013 in Carrot Cuisine Kerala Cuisine Menu Onam Recipes Side Dish Special Recipes Veg Recipes Kerala Carrot Pachadi Kerala Style Carrot Kichadi Onam Sadhya Special Carrot Pachadi
  Wishing you all a very Happy Onam!!! Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Sadhya with family and friends. We had a yummy Sadhya at a friend’s house. Here is an Onam Sadhya special side dish – Carrot Pachadi/Kichadi. I usually make Pachadi for...
• Prayer in Honor of Saint Peter Julian Eymard
  on Aug 1, 2013 in Prayers to Saints Saint Peter Julian Eymard - Apostle of the Eucharist St. Peter Julain Eymard Prayer
  St. Peter Julian Eymard was a French Catholic Priest who lived from 1811-1868. He had an intense devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the Eucharist. He founded the “Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament” in Paris in 1856. He …...
• Prayer to St. Raphael for Purity
  on Jul 23, 2013 in Prayers to Saints Prayer for Chastity Prayer to Live a Chaste Life Prayer to St. Raphael against Temptation Prayer to St. Raphael for Chastity
  Here is a prayer to St. Raphael for all those struggling with chastity. Chastity is a most honorable Christian Virtue. Let us guard our hearts and bodies against lustful thoughts and desires by frequenting the Sacraments of Penance and the … Co...
• The Spiritual Works of Mercy
  on Jul 22, 2013 in Church Teachings Catholic Charitable Actions How to be Charitable Spiritual Acts of Mercy Ways in which Christians Can Show Charity Ways to Show Charity
  Charity is a virtue which disposes us to love God above all creatures for Himself, and to love ourselves and our neighbors for the sake of God. The Spiritual Works of Mercy are charitable actions by which we come to … Continue reading →...
• The Corporal Works of Mercy
  on Jul 22, 2013 in Church Teachings Catholic Charitable Actions Corporeal Acts of Mercy How to be Charitable Ways in which Christians Can Show Charity Ways to Show Charity
  According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities. The Corporal Works of Mercy are: To feed the … Continue reading &#...