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Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
History Between 1931 and 1938, Our Lord appeared to St. Maria Faustina, and reminded the world, through her, about His love for all humanity.1 In 1935, through a vision and interior voice, she was given a powerful prayer that drew upon the mercy of God. This prayer eventually became the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.2… Continue reading Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
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Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel
History In the 19th century, St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Servant of God, Antonia d’Astonac, a Portuguese Carmelite Nun. He revealed to her that he wished to be honored via the Nine Choirs of Angels.1, 2, 3 The Promise For those who recite this devotion, St. Michael has promised that an escort of nine… Continue reading Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel
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Devotion of the Nine First Fridays to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jump to how to execute the devotion History Between 1673 and 1675, Our Lord revealed to the world His Sacred Heart through St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a religious sister of the order of the Visitation of Our Lady, at Paray-le-Monial in Burgundy, France.1 Our Lord asked that we develop a devotion to His Sacred Heart,… Continue reading Devotion of the Nine First Fridays to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Stations of the Cross
History Tradition has it that, after the Ascension of Our Lord, Our Lady regularly visited the path of her Son’s Passion, Death and Resurrection.1 This sacred devotion evolved and went through many and forms until the final version in the 18th century.1 It is also known as the Way of the Cross or the Via… Continue reading Stations of the Cross
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Devotion of the Five First Saturdays to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
History On July 13th, 1917, Our Lady appeared to the children of Fatima: Servant of God Lúcia of Fatima, St. Jacintha and St. Francisco. She revealed to them that in the future she would ask for the Reparation of the Five First Saturdays.1 On December 10th, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sr. Lúcia of Fatima… Continue reading Devotion of the Five First Saturdays to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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Enrollment in the Confraternity of the Brown Scapular
History In 1251, Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock and provided him a brown scapular. She said, “This shall be a privilege for you and all Carmelites, that anyone dying in this habit shall not suffer eternal fire.”1 The Church expanded this privilege to any member of the laity who were willing to be… Continue reading Enrollment in the Confraternity of the Brown Scapular
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Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary
History The Chaplet of Seven Sorrows has its roots in the Middle Ages. However, Our Lady has given this prayer a place of prominence after asking that it be recited every Tuesday and Friday when she appeared to Alphonsine Mumurek in the 1980s at Kibeho, Rwanda.1, 2 Schedule Our Lady requested that this Rosary be… Continue reading Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary
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Chaplet of the Holy Wounds
History Throughout the life of Servant of God, Sr. Maria Marta Chambon, between 1850 and 1907, Our Lord had appeared to her and taught her, bit by bit, the prayers that would form the Chaplet of the Holy Wounds.1, 2 Our Lord said that it was necessary to spread this devotion and it has been… Continue reading Chaplet of the Holy Wounds
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The Three Hail Mary Devotion
After waking: Hail Mary(in honor of the Father) Hail Mary(in honor of the Son) Hail Mary(in honor of the Holy Spirit) O my Mother, preserve me from mortal sin during thisday. + Amen + Before sleeping: Hail Mary(in honor of the Father) Hail Mary(in honor of the Son) Hail Mary(in honor of the Holy Spirit)… Continue reading The Three Hail Mary Devotion