by SrDeniseSickinger | May 12, 2019 | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Eucharist, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Our loving reception of the Lord in the Eucharist is the most intimate way in which the Trinity allow us to taste heaven on earth. This precious sacrament truly is the “pledge of future glory.” St. John Paul II describes with heartfelt emotion how we are raised to heaven when we are present at Mass, […] Source: The Eucharist: Foretaste of HeavenShare this:Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new...
by SrDeniseSickinger | Mar 28, 2019 | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Devotion to Mary
St. Francis of Assisi loved France because the sacred Host was more venerated there than in any other country in the world. It is remarkable that in spite of the spread of worldliness and irreligion, the Eucharist has been more and more glorified and honored from century to century. The Eucharistic life of Christ has […] Source: The Blessed Sacrament and the Blessed VirginShare this:Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new...
by SrDeniseSickinger | Dec 7, 2018 | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Para rezar una hora santa de Adoración de la Eucaristía, todo lo que necesitas es un tabernáculo con la lámpara del santuario encendida, una Biblia y quizás un Compendio del Catecismo de la Iglesia… Source: Una guía minuto a minuto para una Hora Santa de AdoraciónShare this:Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new...
by SrDeniseSickinger | Nov 25, 2018 | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
To pray a holy hour of Adoration of the Eucharist, all you need is a tabernacle with a lit sanctuary lamp, a Bible, and perhaps a Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (available onlin… Source: A minute-by-minute guide for a Holy Hour of AdorationShare this:Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new...
by SrDeniseSickinger | Oct 13, 2016 | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam and the salvation of souls!, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Chastity, Communion of Saints, Holy Communion, Holy Days, Salesian Cooperators, Salesian Saints
http://www.blessed-alexandrina.com/ – web link for pages specifically on her… And a downloadable printout with more details of her life Alexandrina Maria da Costa (1904-1955) Alexandrina Maria da Costa was born on 30 March 1904 in Balasar, Portugal. She received a solid Christian education from her mother and her sister, Deolinda, and her lively, well-mannered nature made her likeable to everyone. Her unusual physical strength and stamina also enabled her to do long hours of heavy farm work in the fields, thus helping the family income. When she was 12, Alexandrina became sick with an infection and nearly died; the consequences of this infection would remain with her as she grew up and would become the “first sign” of what God was asking of her: to suffer as a “victim soul”. The consequences of sin When Alexandrina was 14, something happened that left a permanent imprint on her, both physically and spiritually: it gave her a face-to-face look at the horror and consequences of sin. On Holy Saturday of 1918, while Alexandrina, Deolinda and a young apprentice were busily sewing, three men violently entered their home and attempted to sexually violate them. To preserve her purity, Alexandrina jumped from a...
by SrDeniseSickinger | Oct 3, 2016 | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam and the salvation of souls!, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Nightfever London is an initiative at St. Patrick’s Church Soho Square, a busy Catholic Church in the center of London. It runs every four to six weeks and evenings begin with the celebration… Source: Nightfever: Meditation in the heart of the city – Prayer – Aleteia.org – Worldwide Catholic Network Sharing Faith Resources for those seeking Truth – Aleteia.orgShare this:Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new...
