Author: The Catholic Crusade

Holy Week is upon us. As we approach the sacred Triduum, take a few moments this final Friday of Lent to walk with Our Lord through the Stations of the Cross — and prepare your heart for Good Friday. 🙏

The Stations of the Cross by St. Alphonsus Liguori takes you on a spiritual journey through Christ’s Passion, from his condemnation to his burial. At each of the fourteen stations, you will find a meditation on that moment, prayers, and verses from the ancient “Stabat Mater” hymn.

This version remains one of the most widely used formats, particularly during Lent and especially on Good Friday. St. Alphonsus wrote it in 1761, focusing on making the meditation accessible while maintaining theological depth.

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Announcing: “Novena for Impossible Requests”— March 25-December 25

NOVENA FOR IMPOSSIBLE REQUESTS

Novena Prayer & Video

Novena begins this Wednesday, March 25th.

The “Novena for Impossible Requests“ is a powerful novena that honors the nine months in which the Virgin Mary carried Jesus in her womb. The novena is prayed daily starting on March 25th (Feast of the Annunciation) and concluding on December 25th (Birth of Christ). Three petitions are generally requested to Mary for her intercession.

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Just Added: “LITANY OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST”

LITANY OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST

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The “Litany of the Holy Eucharist” is a devotional prayer that honors Jesus Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament — Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Through a series of profound titles and invocations, it contemplates the many dimensions of the Eucharist, drawing the faithful into a spirit of adoration, humility, and heartfelt gratitude for the greatest gift Christ has given us — Himself. Whether prayed before or after Mass, during Eucharistic Adoration, or as part of personal devotion, this beautiful litany is a powerful way to deepen your love for Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

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5th Lenten Friday — The Stations of the Cross

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Jesus fell three times carrying His cross — and three times He got up. This Lent, when we fall, let us follow the example of Jesus by getting back up and continuing to bear our cross. Pray the Stations of the Cross this Friday. 🙏

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Just Added: “LITANY OF HUMILITY”

LITANY OF HUMILITY

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The Litany of Humility is a beautiful and deeply moving prayer that invites us to surrender our pride, our desire for recognition, and our fear of being forgotten — placing everything in the hands of Jesus. Prayed by saints and souls throughout the centuries, this litany challenges us to go deeper — to not only accept humility but to truly desire it. To want others to be chosen before us. To find peace in being unknown, unnoticed, and set aside — all for the love of God.

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Just Added: “AN URGENT PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE (Iran War & Global)”

AN URGENT PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE | Iran War & Global

A prayer for peace amid the war engulfing the Middle East, involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, as well as the many other wars and conflicts affecting nations around the world.

This urgent prayer for peace implores God the Father, through the Most Precious Blood of His Son, to move the hearts of world leaders away from war and toward reason, mercy, and reconciliation. We call upon Our Lady, Queen of Peace, Saint Michael the Archangel, and all the saints to intercede for the innocent, the suffering, and the fearful in Iran, Israel, the United States, and every nation caught in the reach of this conflict.

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4th Lenten Friday — The Stations of the Cross

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Novena for the Feast of the Annunciation Prayer & Video

Lent calls us to penance, sacrifice, and deeper union with Christ. This Friday, pray the Stations of the Cross and unite your sufferings with His.🙏

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Announcing: “Novena for the Feast of the Annunciation”— March 16-24

Novena for the Feast of the Annunciation

Novena begins this Monday, March 16th.

The Feast day is Wednesday, March 25th.

On the Feast of the Annunciation, we honor the moment the Word became flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary — the hinge upon which all of human history turns. Through this novena, we ask Our Lady to intercede for us before her Son, that we may receive the spiritual graces and favors we need most.

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Just Added: “The 15 Prayers of St. Bridget” — Prayer & Video

The 15 Prayers of St. Bridget

St. Joseph Novena Prayers & Video

Jesus revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden that He suffered 5,480 blows during His Passion, and gave her fifteen prayers to be prayed daily for one full year to honor each of those blows. The 15 Prayers of St. Bridget of Sweden honors each and every one of those blows — one Our Father and Hail Mary at a time.

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Announcing: “Novena to St. Joseph”— March 10th – 18th

Novena to St. Joseph

Novena begins this Tuesday, March 10th.

This nine-day Novena to St. Joseph, guardian and protector of the Holy Family, is traditionally prayed from March 10–18 in preparation for his feast day on March 19th. Each day of the novena honors a different role St. Joseph was given in God’s plan of salvation — from Foster Father of Jesus and Virginal Husband of Mary, to Patron of the Church, Patron of Families, and Patron of a Happy Death. Rooted in deep devotion and theological reflection, this novena invites the faithful to draw closer to St. Joseph’s powerful intercession and to imitate his humility, obedience, and selfless love.

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3rd Lenten Friday — The Stations of the Cross

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

First Friday & First Saturday

The Stations of the Cross is one of the most powerful devotions in the Catholic tradition — and one of the most fitting ways to spend a Friday in Lent. A prayerful walk with Our Lord from His condemnation to His burial. 🙏

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Reminder: First Friday and First Saturday

First Friday & First Saturday

March 6 & 7, 2026

A reminder that this week is First Friday and First Saturday.

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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Just Added: “Prayer to the Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph” — Prayer & Video

Prayer to the
Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph

The Prayer to the Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph is a beautiful devotion honoring the pure and loving heart of the man God chose to serve as foster father to His own Son and devoted spouse to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In praying these words, we are invited to pause and reflect on the extraordinary role St. Joseph played in the life of the Holy Family — not merely as a protector and provider, but as a father who tenderly raised Jesus, taught Him the Scriptures, led Him in prayer, and formed Him in the traditions of His people.

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Announcing: “St. Joseph Prayers & Devotions” (For the Month of March)

St. Joseph Prayers & Devotions

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March is the Month of St. Joseph!

The Catholic Church dedicates the month of March to St. Joseph, the foster father of Our Lord Jesus Christ and spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In his honor, we have created a special playlist of St. Joseph prayers and devotions to help you grow in devotion to this great saint throughout the month.

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2nd Lenten Friday — The Stations of the Cross

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

“He was wounded for our transgressions.” — Isaiah 53:5

This Lent, make the Way of the Cross part of your Friday prayers and meditate on Christ’s sacrifice for you.🙏

This version remains one of the most widely used formats for the Stations of the Cross, particularly during Lent and especially on Good Friday. St. Alphonsus wrote it in 1761, focusing on making the meditation accessible while maintaining theological depth.

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Just Added: “Prayer of St. Mary of Egypt” — Prayer & Video

Prayer of St. Mary of Egypt

A Beautiful Prayer of Repentance for Lent

The “Prayer of St. Mary of Egypt” is a deeply moving prayer of repentance drawn from the life of one of the Church’s most remarkable penitent saints. The prayer acknowledges one’s unworthiness to even call upon Mary’s holy name, yet turns to her precisely because of that unworthiness — trusting in God’s mercy toward sinners. It asks Mary to intercede so the penitent may draw near to Christ, Who shed His Blood for sinners, and implores her to personally guide them by the hand along the path of repentance and conversion.

In the 7th century, St. Sophronius, Patriarch of Jerusalem, recorded the extraordinary story of Mary — a woman who lived a life of grave sin for seventeen years before experiencing a powerful conversion at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Unable to enter the church by a mysterious force, Mary cried out to the Blessed Virgin Mary before her icon, begging for help and promising to renounce her sinful life forever. Through Our Lady’s intercession, she was allowed to enter, and from that moment she spent the remaining forty-seven years of her life in the desert in prayer and penance.

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1st Lenten Friday — The Stations of the Cross

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Every Friday of Lent, the Church invites us to remember the suffering of Our Lord. Take a few moments today to walk with Jesus on the road to Calvary.

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Announcing: “Lent 2026 – Prayers & Devotions”

Lent 2026 – Prayers & Devotions

Lent YouTube playlist

Lent begins this week on Ash Wednesday

We have compiled a collection of Lenten prayers and devotions to aid in personal reflection and spiritual renewal during this sacred season. Embracing the Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, these can be used in private devotion or communal worship to deepen your journey as you prepare for Easter.

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Just Added: “Prayer to the Sorrowful Soul of Jesus” — Prayer & Video

Prayer to the Sorrowful Soul of Jesus

The “Prayer to the Sorrowful Soul of Jesus” is a deeply moving devotion that draws the faithful into the very heart of Christ’s agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. It calls us to remember not only the physical torments of the Passion, but the often-overlooked interior suffering of Our Lord’s Soul — His grief, His abandonment, and the crushing weight of humanity’s sins upon His Sacred Heart. It is both a plea for mercy and an act of love — asking us to draw near to Christ in His sorrow and to find our refuge in His most precious Blood.

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Just Added: “Prayer to the Sacred Head” — Prayer & Video

Prayer to the Sacred Head

The “Prayer to the Sacred Head of Jesus”, as the Seat of Divine Wisdom, is a beautiful and deeply contemplative prayer that honors Our Blessed Lord as the source of all knowledge, understanding, and truth. It calls upon the Wisdom of the Sacred Head to guide us in all our ways and the Love of the Sacred Heart to consume us with its fire.

The prayer reverently honors three faculties of Christ’s Sacred Mind: His Divine Will, which was always in meek and humble subjection to the Heavenly Father; His Understanding, which knows all things and guides us with His Light; and His Memory, in which past, present, and future are all reflected at once, and which is ever mindful of us.

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Reminder: First Friday and First Saturday

First Friday & First Saturday

February 6 & 7, 2026

A reminder that this week is First Friday and First Saturday.

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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We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

Wishing you a happy, blessed weekend!

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Announcing: “Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes” — February 02-10

Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

February 02-10, 2026

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Novena begins this Monday, February 02, 2026

The “Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes” is a nine-day prayer devotion to Mary under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes, a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in honor of the apparitions that occurred in 1858 in Lourdes, France, where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette and identified herself as the “Immaculate Conception.” During the apparitions, Mary instructed Bernadette to dig in the ground, revealing a spring whose waters have since been associated with many miraculous healings. Today, Lourdes remains one of the most visited Marian pilgrimage sites in the world. Through this novena, we bring our intentions before Our Lady of Lourdes with confidence, trusting in her powerful intercession and her motherly care for all who seek her aid.

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Our New Book Is Here!

Catholic Prayers & Devotions: A Treasury of Grace for the Faithful (Volume I)

Over the years, many of you have asked if we have a prayer book — something to hold in your hands as a companion to our videos and website. We’re happy to share that we’ve finally put one together.

“Catholic Prayers & Devotions: A Treasury of Grace for the Faithful (Volume I)” is now available on Amazon in E-Book, paperback, and hardcover. It contains a collection of commonly prayed chaplets, novenas, litanies, and traditional prayers.

*** For those who prefer the E-Book, we’ve included something special — each prayer links directly to its corresponding video on our YouTube channel, so you can pray along with us.

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Just Added: “Prayer Honoring the Shoulder Wound of Christ” — Prayer & Video

Prayer Honoring the Shoulder Wound of Christ

This “Prayer Honoring the Shoulder Wound of Christ” invites us to contemplate a suffering of Our Lord that is often overlooked—the deep wound caused by the weight of the heavy Cross upon His sacred shoulder. Traditionally attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux, this devotion draws our hearts to meditate on the immense physical agony Jesus endured as He carried the instrument of our salvation to Calvary. Through this prayer, we offer our adoration and gratitude to Christ for this hidden wound, asking for His mercy and the grace to follow Him faithfully on the Way of the Cross.

Preparing for Lent 2026 → “Lent Prayers & Devotions“

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Just Added: “Healing Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes” — Prayer & Video

Healing Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

The “Healing Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes” is an invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for her powerful intercession in times of illness, suffering, and spiritual need. At Lourdes, Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, and countless pilgrims have since experienced miraculous healings at this holy sanctuary. Recognizing her as the patron of the sick, we approach Mary in this powerful prayer and present our troubles and petitions into her loving, maternal hands. Whether you seek healing of body, mind, or soul, let this prayer draw you closer to her tender mercy and to the heart of her Son, Jesus Christ.

Get the scoop → “Our Lady of Lourdes: The Miracle That Science Cannot Explain“ (Blog and Podcast episode)

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Announcing: “Novena to Our Lady Queen of Peace” — January 15-23

Novena to Our Lady Queen of Peace

January 15-23, 2026

Novena begins this Thursday, January 15, 2026

The title “Queen of Peace” is given to Mary because she is the mother of Jesus, the “Prince of Peace,” who reconciled Heaven and Earth. Mary stood at the foot of the cross, where Christ merited peace for the whole world, and she continues to intercede with her Son to obtain for us the spirit of love, unity, and reconciliation. In 1917, during the turmoil of World War I, Pope Benedict XV added the invocation “Queen of Peace” to the Litany of Loreto. Our Lady is often depicted under this title holding the Child Jesus on her lap while bearing an olive branch, a symbol of peace.

Through this novena to Our Lady Queen of Peace, we ask Our Lady to intercede for peace in our hearts, in our families, in our communities, and throughout the world.

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Announcing: “Novena for the Protection of the Unborn” — January 13-21

Novena for the Protection of the Unborn

January 13-21, 2026

Novena begins this Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The “Novena for the Protection of the Unborn” is a heartfelt cry to heaven for the most vulnerable among us. This prayer gathers us before the throne of God to plead for unborn children in danger, for mothers trembling with fear, for fathers who need courage, and for a world that has forgotten the sacredness of life. It is a prayer of hope for those in crisis, of mercy for those carrying deep wounds, and of trust in a God who hears the cries of His people.

This novena leads up the National Day of Prayer for the Unborn on January 22.

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Announcing: “Novena to St. Agnes” — January 12-20

Novena to St. Agnes

January 12-20, 2026

Novena begins this Monday, January 12, 2026

St. Agnes was a young Roman girl who, at just 12 or 13 years old, chose martyrdom rather than renounce her faith and marry a pagan nobleman. Known for her unwavering devotion to Christ and her commitment to purity, St. Agnes is often depicted holding a lamb, symbolizing her innocence and her name’s connection to “agnus” (Latin for lamb).

St. Agnes remains one of the most beloved virgin martyrs of the early Church, and this novena seeks her powerful intercession.

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Announcing: “Novena to Santo Niño” — January 09-17

Novena to Santo Niño

January 09-17, 2026

Novena begins this Friday, January 09, 2026

The Santo Niño, meaning “Holy Child” in Spanish, is a beloved devotion honoring the Child Jesus. Venerated as a powerful intercessor for families, children, the sick, and all who seek the gentle mercy of Our Lord, this devotion holds a special place in Catholic tradition, particularly in the Philippines and throughout Latin America, where it has inspired deep faith and countless miracles for over 500 years.

The most famous image is the Santo Niño de Cebú, a statue of the Child Jesus given by Ferdinand Magellan to Queen Juana of Cebu upon her baptism in 1521. Miraculously preserved through fire and war, it remains the oldest Christian relic in the Philippines.

The Feast of Santo Niño is celebrated on the third Sunday of January. Through this devotion, the faithful are reminded of Christ’s humility in becoming a child and His invitation to approach Him with childlike trust and simplicity.

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Announcing: “Our Lady of Hope Novena” — January 08-16

Our Lady of Hope Novena

January 08-16, 2026

Novena begins this Thursday, January 08, 2026

The title of “Our Lady of Hope” honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under a title associated with her 1871 apparition at Pontmain, France. As war threatened the region, Mary appeared in the night sky to several children, displaying the message: “But pray, my children. God will hear you in time. My Son allows Himself to be touched.” Within days, the war ended and the village was spared. This devotion reminds us that even in our darkest moments, Mary intercedes for her children, pointing us always toward her Son.

The “Novena to Our Lady of Hope” is a powerful nine-day prayer devotion that invites us to turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary in times of spiritual darkness, discouragement, and distress. This beautiful novena acknowledges our human weaknesses, sins, and fears while simultaneously calling upon Mary’s maternal intercession and her powerful advocacy before the throne of her Divine Son, Jesus Christ.

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Announcing: “Infant of Prague Novena” — January 05-13

The Infant of Prague Novena

January 05-13, 2026

Novena begins this Monday, January 05, 2026

The Infant of Prague devotion centers on a statue of the child Jesus given to the Carmelite church in Prague in 1628. After the statue was damaged and neglected during the Thirty Years’ War, Father Cyril, a Carmelite priest, felt called to restore it in the late 1630s.

During prayer before the broken statue, he reported hearing the words, “Have pity on me and I will have pity on you. Give me my hands and I will give you peace.” After the statue was restored, numerous miracles were attributed to the Infant’s intercession, establishing this devotion as a source of divine help, particularly for those seeking assistance with practical necessities.

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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.

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.

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.