So we can grow to be His true messengers
From the writings of Thomas à Kempis: A good and safe journey they have who carry Jesus and Mary in their hearts; who have them...
Until the Morning of Eternity Breaks Forth
(from an essay by Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) The Savior is not alone on the way of the cross. Not only are there...
Conversation of the Merciful God with a Perfect Soul
(an excerpt from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska #1489-1490) Soul: My Lord and Master, I desire to converse with You. Jesus: Speak, My...
“We have faith that prayer changes the course of history.”
“Dear children! The Most High, in His goodness, gave me to you to lead you on the way of peace. Many have responded and are...
A defense of Mary as co-redemptrix
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have both argued against the title of “co-redemptrix” for our Blessed Mother. For them, this title is like a...
Welcome to Consecrated Hearts!
"My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, You will not scorn." (Psalm 51:19)
A Childlike Spirit
An excerpt from “Marian Consecration for Children” by Dr. Carrie Gress: Several times in the Bible, we hear how much Jesus loved children and how...
The Essence of Holiness
Our Lady of Medjugorje, in private revelation given to Marija Pavlovic-Lunetti, on November 25, 2020: Dear children! This is a time of love, warmth, prayer,...
"Love Me, and you will be happy; and the more you love Me, the happier you will be! Even when you will find yourself in utter darkness, love will produce light, love will produce strength, and love will produce joy!" (from private revelation given to Sister Consolata Betrone on March 15, 1934)
Before Divine Mercy Sunday, I had a dream where I was receiving Holy Communion. The priest put the Sacred Host in my mouth, but it was a giant Host which I needed to consume slowly and carefully, because I was afraid that particles of our Lord would accidentally fall to…
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“Did Jesus cry from pain?” I remember hearing this question on Catholic radio. The answer (if I recall correctly) was that Jesus could cry from physical pain—He was fully human like us. And He was capable of weeping emotionally, like with His grief after Lazarus had died (see John 11:35).…
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Some thoughts while meditating on the Luminous Mysteries, on the Solemnity of St. Joseph… 01) The Baptism in the Jordan – In Baptism, we are reborn as members of the family of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. How close St. Joseph must have been to the Holy…
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Oh, what a great mercy I received during this First Friday! I needed to talk to a particular priest who had been helping me discern my vocation. He requested that I visit him again in the confessional for materials he could give me, but I literally couldn’t find him for…
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I’ve been putting off writing this first blog… making excuses like, “I’m too busy right now” or “Can’t get inspired.” This website has been in parking mode since August of last year! So I really pray for the grace to stay motivated and do everything according to God’s Holy Will.…
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