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The Meaning of the Ladybug is Catholic and Powerful

The story of the ladybug is one of my favorites because of its special meaning.  Many years ago, European farmers had a terrible plague that devoured their food. They could not make these invaders move away from what they were growing. This is how, in their desperation, they invoked Maria’s maternal help. The grace of God through Mary, they trusted, […]

Why is October the Month of the Rosary?

October 7th is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, formerly known as Our Lady of Victory. Why is this a celebration, and why on this date?  As practicing Catholics, we are known for our devotion to the Rosary. This beautiful prayer was inspired by the recitation of the 150 Psalms, which later became 150 Hail Marys. Eventually, St […]

The Ladybug: Mother Mary’s Love Gift of Hope

The story of the ladybug is one of my favorites because of its special meaning.  Many years ago, European farmers had a terrible plague that devoured their food. They could not make these invaders move away from what they were growing. This is how, in their desperation, they invoked Maria’s maternal help. They trusted that the grace of God would […]

The Creation Story: Mother Mary as the New Eve

The world’s creation begins God’s beautiful love story with mankind. In the book of Genesis, we can see how God ensured that the place that would be our home was, so to speak, furnished and ready to be inhabited before our creation on the sixth day when God created man and woman in his image. This specific moment offers the […]

5 Powerful Prayers Every Catholic Should Know

Prayer is the way to sustain a good relationship with God. We know that having good communication leads us to having good relationships. This makes living in harmony and peace easier with those around us. In the same way, prayer is like a telephone with a direct line to God. This is how we communicate with Him without interruptions. He […]