Month: December 2025

Reminder: This week is First Friday and First Saturday (January 2 & 3)

First Friday & First Saturday

January 2 & 3, 2026

The promises made by Jesus and Mary to those who partake in the First Friday and First Saturday devotions are too good to be ignored.

Deepen your spiritual life and draw closer to the hearts of Jesus and Mary through these powerful devotions. These beautiful practices offer a path to profound grace and spiritual growth.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus promises abundant blessings, including peace, consolation, and assistance at the hour of death, to those who faithfully observe nine consecutive First Fridays.

Similarly, Our Lady extends her maternal protection and the promise of salvation to those who commit to five consecutive First Saturdays in honor of her Immaculate Heart.

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Announcing: “The Surrender Novena” — January 01-09, 2026

The Surrender Novena

January 01-09, 2026

Novena begins this Thursday, January 01, 2026

The Surrender Novena is a nine-day devotion based on the words Jesus spoke to Servant of God Father Dolindo Ruotolo (1882–1970), an Italian priest known for his deep spiritual life and mystical experiences. At the heart of this novena is a single, powerful invitation: “O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything.”

This novena is especially meaningful for those facing difficult circumstances, uncertain outcomes, or burdens that feel too heavy to carry. It invites us to close the eyes of our soul to worry and rest in the loving care of our Lord.

As Jesus Himself says on Day 9: “A thousand prayers cannot equal one single act of surrender.”

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Just Added: “Prayer for the New Year (2026)” — Prayer & Video

Prayer for the New Year (2026)

The “Prayer for the New Year” is a prayer that invites the faithful to pause and lift their hearts to God – thanking Him for the blessings of the past and placing the unknown future in His providential hands. It asks the Lord to bless families, strengthen His Church, draw back those who have strayed, grant wisdom to world leaders, comfort the suffering, and receive into eternal rest all who have died.

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Announcing: “Holy Name of Jesus Novena” — December 25-January 02

Holy Name of Jesus Novena

December 25-January 02, 2026

Novena begins this Thursday, December 25, 2025

The “Holy Name of Jesus Novena” is a devotion honoring the sacred name of our Lord—first announced by the Angel Gabriel to Mary before His conception (Luke 1:31), then revealed to St. Joseph by an angel in a dream (Matthew 1:21), and formally bestowed at His circumcision (Luke 2:21).

This powerful novena emphasizes Jesus’s role as Savior, drawing on the profound significance of His name, which means “God saves.” Through meditation on Christ’s holy name, the novena invokes special graces and includes a petition to Mary, who first received this sacred name from the Angel Gabriel.

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Just Added: “Christmastide Prayer” — Prayer & Video

Christmastide Prayer

Daily Prayer from Christmas until the Epiphany

The “Christmastide Prayer” is a beautiful traditional Catholic prayer celebrating the manifestation of Jesus Christ as Lord and Ruler. Prayed daily from December 25th through the Feast of the Epiphany, this ancient prayer proclaims “Behold, the Lord the Ruler is come” with a kingdom in His hand, power and dominion. Rooted in the prophecy of Malachi and the royal imagery of the Psalms, the prayer joyfully acknowledges Christ’s arrival in human flesh while asking God’s grace to be inwardly transformed by Him.

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Announcing: “Novena to Mary, Mother of God” — December 23-31

Novena to Mary, Mother of God

December 23-31, 2025

Novena begins this Tuesday, December 23, 2025

This novena honors Our Lady under her most ancient title—Theotokos, the God-Bearer—proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus to safeguard the truth that Mary bore not just a human child, but the Second Person of the Trinity made flesh. This powerful nine-day devotion acknowledges Mary as Queen of the Universe, throne of grace, and refuge of sinners who continues to intercede for her children with maternal love and divine authority.

Traditionally prayed during the nine days before January 1st (the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God), this novena can be prayed throughout the year when seeking Mary’s protection, facing difficult decisions, interceding for conversions, or deepening one’s relationship with Jesus through His Mother.

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Announcing: “Novena to the Holy Innocents” — December 19-27

Novena to the Holy Innocents

December 19-27, 2025

Novena begins this Friday, December 19, 2025

The “Novena to the Holy Innocents” commemorates the martyred children of Bethlehem who were killed by King Herod in his attempt to eliminate the infant Jesus.

“When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had ascertained from the magi.” (Matthew 2:16)

The novena is particularly relevant for those seeking comfort in the face of child loss, violence, or feelings of helplessness, as well as those praying for the conversion of those who cause harm to others. Its themes of innocence, suffering, divine consolation, and ultimate justice make it a meaningful devotion for both personal and communal prayer.

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Announcing: “Novena to the Holy Family” — December 19-27

Novena to the Holy Family

December 19-27, 2025

Novena begins this Friday, December 19, 2025

The Novena to the Holy Family centers on Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph as the exemplary model of Christian family life. The novena includes a meditation on Jesus’s life in Nazareth and concludes with three intercessory prayers directed to Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph respectively.

This devotion is particularly meaningful for families seeking spiritual guidance, unity, and divine protection, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong faith and charitable relationships within the family unit and broader Church community.

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Announcing: “Novena to St. Stephen” — December 17-25

Novena to St. Stephen

December 17-25, 2025

Novena begins this Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The “Novena to St. Stephen” honors the first Christian martyr who forgave his persecutors even as they stoned him to death. This powerful nine-day prayer seeks St. Stephen’s intercession for the grace to forgive enemies, courage in times of trial, and strength to boldly witness to the faith. Traditionally prayed before his feast day on December 26th, this novena is especially meaningful for those facing persecution, struggling to forgive others, or needing courage to stand firm in their faith.

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Announcing: “The Christmas Novena” — Begins this Tuesday (Dec. 16th)

Christmas Novena

December 16-24, 2025

This beloved “Christmas Novena”, composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787), Doctor of the Church and founder of the Redemptorists, offers a profound spiritual preparation for celebrating Our Lord’s birth. Through nine days of heartfelt meditations and prayers, the faithful accompany the Holy Family on their journey to Bethlehem, contemplating the mystery of God becoming man for our salvation.

St. Alphonsus wrote: “The sight of an infant naturally draws us to love it; therefore God willed to be born as an infant to attract our love.” This novena helps us approach the Divine Child not with fear, but with tender affection, seeing in the manger the greatest proof of God’s love for humanity.

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Just Added: “Prayer for Protection from Sudden Death” — Prayer & Video

The “Prayer for Protection from Sudden Death” draws inspiration from St. Francis de Sales, Doctor of the Church, who taught believers to “keep death before our eyes” while trusting completely in God’s mercy. This prayer asks for the grace to live each day prepared to meet God, to receive the sacraments frequently, and to practice daily “dying to self” so that death may come as a friend rather than a stranger. It invokes the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, St. Joseph (patron of a happy death), and our guardian angels, while begging for the grace of final perseverance and a death precious in God’s sight, whenever and however it may come.

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Reminder: Monday, Dec. 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation — Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Dear friends in Christ,

We want to remind you that this Monday, December 8th, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a Holy Day of Obligation, which means all Catholics are required to attend Mass on this day.

The Immaculate Conception refers to the Catholic dogma that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin. From the very first moment of her existence in her mother’s womb, Mary was preserved from the stain of original sin by a singular grace and privilege of Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Savior of mankind.

This teaching does not refer to the conception of Jesus (which we celebrate at the Annunciation), but rather to Mary’s own conception. God prepared Mary to be a pure and holy vessel for His Son by granting her this unique privilege.

Pope Pius IX formally defined this dogma on December 8, 1854, though the Church had celebrated this feast for centuries before. The Immaculate Conception is the patronal feast of the United States of America.

Please remember to fulfill your obligation by attending Mass on Monday. Consider praying the Rosary or other Marian devotions to honor Our Lady on this special feast day.

May the Immaculate Virgin Mary intercede for all of us.

God bless you,
The Catholic Crusade

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First Friday & First Saturday

First Friday & First Saturday

Friday & Saturday, December 5-6, 2025

Deepen your spiritual life and draw closer to the hearts of Jesus and Mary through these powerful devotions. These beautiful practices offer a path to profound grace and spiritual growth.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus promises abundant blessings, including peace, consolation, and assistance at the hour of death, to those who faithfully observe nine consecutive First Fridays.

Similarly, Our Lady extends her maternal protection and the promise of salvation to those who commit to five consecutive First Saturdays in honor of her Immaculate Heart.

First Friday & First Saturday

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Novena to St. Lucy (For Eye Health & Spiritual Sight)

Novena to St. Lucy

(For Eye Health & Spiritual Sight)

Begins this Thursday, December 4, 2025

This novena honors the virgin martyr of Syracuse (Sicily), St. Lucy, patron saint of the blind and those with eye problems. According to tradition, her eyes were miraculously restored after being gouged out during her martyrdom, making her a powerful intercessor for both physical and spiritual sight. This nine-day prayer asks St. Lucy to obtain grace for clear vision of body and soul, protection from spiritual blindness, and the proper use of our sight for God’s glory.

Get the scoop → “The Eyes of St. Lucy”

Novena to St. Lucy

(For Eye Health & Spiritual Sight)

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