*** This post was originally published on 2/2/10.   It has been edited to add some activities that I found for this month. *** February is devoted to the Holy Family. This devotion to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph has been hailed as the model of virtue for Christian Families since the 1600’s. […] Read more…

January is dedicated to the Month of the Holy Name of Jesus in the Catholic liturgical year.   As such, the month is dedicated to reminding us of the power of Jesus’ name. There are several short aspirations that could be added, in the fashion of praying without ceasing: The Jesus Prayer O Lord Jesus Christ, […] Read more…

In the Catholic liturgical year, December is the month of the Immaculate Conception.  It is not, as I thought for so many years, the Immaculate Conception of Jesus, but the Immaculate Conception of his mother, Mary.   It represents God’s saving grace, in recognition of Mary’s complete submission to his will. My favorite prayer to add […] Read more…

*** This post was originally published on 10/30/09.   It has been edited to add some activities that I found for this month. *** Photo by Rob Dupuis I apologize if this is a little more disjointed than usual, but I felt called to include this post this week since November starts Sunday.   Contrary to popular […] Read more…

Each month of the year is dedicated to a particular devotion.  In October, it is the month of the Holy Rosary.    Also, October 7, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.   The best thing to do, of course, is to say a Rosary. A few years ago, I wrote a series of posts […] Read more…

During the month of September, the Church dedicates its devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows.   On September 15, the day after the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross, we observe the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. There are many excellent prayers dedicated to our lady during this month, including the Rosary of the […] Read more…

Traditionally, August is the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as a symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s desire to lead people to Christ. During the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, it would be particularly appropriate to pray a Novena to her: Immaculate Heart of Mary, full of love for God and […] Read more…

During the month of July, Catholics give special devotion to the Precious Blood of Christ.  Like the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Precious Blood is venerated for it’s role in our redemption. One of my favorite prayers for July is this one, which I love because it’s short & sweet and easily […] Read more…

The month of March is devoted to St. Joseph.   Fathers, in particular, are encouraged to cultivate devotion to St. Joseph.   St. Joesph is the patron saint of workers and fathers. Consider adding a prayer to St. Joesph to your prayer routine this month: Prayer for Fidelity to Work Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who […] Read more…