Published June 3, 2020 I ______ take you ______ to be my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. For practicing Catholics, these vows will be familiar. It’s […]
Originally published at: MSMAbbey.org“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” (Mt 5:21-22) When Jesus says “But I say you…” it becomes clear […]
Published November 21st, 2019 For every challenge we may face in life, prayers are one way for us to overcome it. Whether you are seeking a financial breakthrough or in need of encouragement, a prayer can always uplift us whenever we feel hopeless. If you are a job seeker or […]
Published November 14th, 2019 As mothers, we all want the best for our precious daughters. Whenever they are in a dark place, we want to help them and overcome their hardships in life. The Lord, our Savior, is always there in our every battle to keep all of us safe. […]
Published November 12th, 2019 Lay monasticism is a growing movement worldwide that inspires people to live a monastic life at home and work. It’s a way of life patterned around intentional prayer, simplicity, and quiet contemplation. Are you attracted to a life of prayer and devotion? Do you enjoy quiet […]
Published November 7th, 2019 These seven prayers of St. Bridget, in which she prayed for twelve years, is to honor the seven times that Jesus spilled his precious blood for us. The Lord says anyone who recites and prays these prayers daily for the entire twelve years will get the things […]
Published October 17th, 2019 The veneration of saints is one of the Catholic church’s long-standing traditions. Throughout its history, many faithful were conferred sainthood. But only a few of them are “incorruptible”, a word that refers to the undecayed state of a saint’s body years (and centuries!) after their death. […]
Published on September 5, 2019 (Last Modified on March 23, 2020) As a Christian, it is said that we are to offer one day to worship and honor God. Going to church at least once a week is what a Christian must do. However, there are times that even if […]
Published July 25th, 2019 The life of medieval nuns has always been a fascination for most of us. It’s been so long ago that the line separating fact from fiction has blurred. But one undeniable fact is that medieval nuns helped shaped Catholicism to what it is today. Fortunately, they’ve […]
Published May 31st, 2019 Covenants are expression of God’s love for us. When he created the first man and woman, he plans for humanity to be his partner in spreading his love to the world. That partnership is broken when Adam and Eve chose to disobey him instead. But because […]