Our Lady of the Rosary

by Chris Frame, PGK      Follow me on Twitter: @pax_domini
The Battle of Lepanto

Saint of the Day Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Pope St. Pius V established this feast in 1573. The purpose was to thank God for the victory of Christians over the Turks at Lepanto—a victory attributed to the praying of [...] [...]

Feast Day of St Faustina

by Chris Frame, PGK
St Faustina, through a series of visions from Jesus, gave us the Chaplet of Divine Mercy which is one of the 3 Prayers listed on the Knights of Columbus Prayers and Devotions web page http://www.kofc.org/un/en/cis/devotional/. It takes 7 minutes (or less) to pray. For more info on her life: St. Faustina For [...] [...]

Happy Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi

by Chris Frame, PGK
If everyone in the world woke up every morning and said this prayer what do you think would happen?
Saint of the Day
Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury,pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where [...] [...]

Feast Day of the Archangels, Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael!

by Chris Frame, PGK
PRAYER TO
SAINT MICHAEL
THE ARCHANGEL
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin [...] [...]

St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Patron of Nativity

Today is the Feast Day of St Lorenzo Ruiz whose statue is on the right toward the back as you enter sanctuary. [...]

St Vincent de Paul Feast Day!

by Chris Frame, PGK
“God surely loves the poor, he also loves those who love the poor”. St Vincent de Paul.
Thanks to Richard Peyton and all the Nativity Vincentians for all you do. Happy Feast Day!
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The Miracle Mysteries

The Domestic Church
by Chris Frame, PGK
Everyone be sure to set your DVRs to record ABC’s Beyond Belief series next week on Wednesday, July 6th.  Synopsis below

Primetime Nightline: Beyond Belief Episode: “The Miracle Mysteries”

Season 1, Episode 2
Episode Synopsis: [...] [...]

Happy Anniversary Fr. Mike!

…say an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be for him today… [...]

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

In each person, the Spirit reveals his presence in a particular way for the common good. [...]

The Importance of the Rosary Before Mass

By praying the Rosary before Mass each individual fulfills the requirement for a partial indulgence and if they go to confession a few days before or after, a plenary (complete) indulgence.
To gain a plenary indulgence the faithful must complete the following:

Be in a state of grace (free from mortal sin)
Be free from attachment to [...] [...]