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Difficult Times
14 Encouraging Saint Quotes to Give You Peace, Hope, and Strength in Difficult Times. The saints had so much wisdom! Here are quotes from the saints to help provide peace in days of anxiety:
Coming Punishment
Our Lady of Akita’s alleged apparition warns of coming punishment if sinners do not repent. Our Lady of Akita is one of the most incredible apparitions of the 20th century: three messages from Mary to a nun from a wooden statue seen crying and sweating blood.
Begging for Help
Sobering Story of the Pope who Begged for Help from Purgatory: Reigning from 1198 to 1216, Pope Innocent III was one of the most influential and important popes of his era. He granted Francis of Assisi and his small band of followers permission to found the Order of Friars Minor; he convened the Fourth Lateran Council which, among other things, dogmatically defined the doctrine of transubstantiation; and he organized great efforts to combat heresy in Europe and repel invading Muslim forces.
Gain an Indulgence
How to Gain a Plenary Indulgence for Souls in Purgatory: Every November, the Church offers the faithful an opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence for the Souls in Purgatory. This means we can release souls from their temporal punishment in Purgatory so they can immediately go to Heaven! This indulgence applies to one soul of your choice each time you perform the steps below.
All Hallows' Eve
Halloween will be Ugly! The Spiritual War with Demons that Exorcists Encounter Every October 31: I am starting to prepare spiritually for All Hallows’ Eve. No bags of candy. No costumes. No pumpkins. As every year, it’ll be ugly. Many of our spiritual sensitives will get pummeled by demons.
Blessed Millennial
15 Stirring Quotes by Newly-Beatified Teen Blessed Carlo Acutis. Pope Francis beatified 15-year-old Carlo Acutis on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Assisi, Italy. Carlo is the first millennial to become blessed! Born on May 3, 1991, Blessed Carlo is best known for his incredible computer programming skills and his website dedicated to Eucharistic miracles. The Italian teen also deeply loved the Eucharist and Our Lady. He prayed the Rosary and went to Mass every day.
My Holy Spouse
Looking for a Holy Spouse? There is a beautiful prayer for anyone searching for a holy spouse. If you believe that you’re called to marriage, finding a good, holy spouse can be difficult. It’s actually counter-cultural to even think this way! Saint Raphael the Archangel is considered a patron of finding a holy spouse. Here's why:
Praying for Healing
A Catholic Prayer for Healing & Protection: President Trump tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, October 1. As Catholic Christians, it is important to pray for our world leaders. The USCCB has posted prayers for our public servants and legal system. Archbishop John Carroll, the first bishop of the United States, also wrote a prayer for all government leaders.
Satan's Rage
Satan’s Rage is Spreading: An Exorcist’s Powerful Answer to All Problems in the United States. The look of Satan’s rage is unmistakable. There are several traditional signs that a person is possessed:
Bolster Me
5 Saint Quotes that Bolster Me in Hope. The message of Jeremiah 29:11 keeps me focused on God and His good (and hopeful!) plans. God promises us a future with hope: "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope" (Jeremiah 29:11).