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Hail Mary A prayer for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. Hail Mary, full of grace. Our Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

The Apostles Creed A prayer of Faith in the teaching of Jesus and His Church. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day, He rose again. He ascended to Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

The prayer which Jesus Christ taught to His disciples. Our Father, Who art in heaven Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Exodus 20 2-17 Deuteronomy 5:6-21 A Traditional Catechetical Formula I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 1. I am the LORD your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them or serve them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. You shall have no other gods before me . . . You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who take...

First Saturday Devotion During the apparition of July 13, 1917, Our Lady said to Lucia, “I shall come to ask for the consecration of Russia to my Immaculate Heart, and the Communion of Reparation on the First Saturdays.” On Dec. 10, 1925, the Infant Jesus and Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia, then a Dorothean religious, in Pontevedra, Spain. Jesus said: “Have pity on the Heart of your Most Holy Mother. It is covered with thorns with which ungrateful men pierce it at every moment, and there is no one to remove them with an act of reparation.” Mary then spoke: “Do you, at least, strive to console me. Tell them that I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation all those who, in order to make reparation to me, on the First Saturday of five successive months, go to confession, receive holy Communion, say five decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for a quarter of an hour, meditating on the 15 mysteries of the Rosary.” On May 29, 1930, Jesus e...

What Should Catholics Think about Fátima?  Understanding apparitions and the message of Fátima as its centenary is celebrated by the Church   Msgr Charles M. Mangan   The Catholic Answer 5/1/2017 Shutterstock One hundred years after the Mother of God appeared in a village in Portugal to Lucia Santos, and Francisco and Jacinta Marto, Catholics and non-Catholics alike continue to be intrigued by the story of Fátima and Our Lady’s message to the three little shepherds. During this centenary of those apparitions, we consider some perennial questions related to private revelation that pertain not only to Fátima but also to the other Church-approved appearances of Jesus and Mary, as well as how we may respond to what happened at the  Cova da Iria  a century ago. What is the difference between public revelation and private revelation? Public revelation is the Deposit of Faith, which includes sacred Scripture and the Apostolic Tradition. Private revelati...

Sacraments Introduction and Overview The Sacraments are defined as outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ to help individuals in their spiritual life and to grow in holiness. Sacraments are mysteries; they are signs of the sacred presence of our God in our midst today. They are more than mere signs, however, for the sacraments impart grace. The sacraments help to make people holy and build-up the body of Christ. They are a way to relate to God throughout life’s transitions and help us to give praise and worship to God. They help us nourish, strengthen, and express our faith. Through the sacraments, Jesus remains with His people, strengthening, healing, feeding, and forgiving them as they face life’s challenges. The Catholic Church celebrates seven Sacraments, which were instituted by Christ duing his earthly ministry and which continue to define the liturgical life of the Church today. The Sacraments nourish, strengthen, and express faith.

Prayer The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2559) states, “Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God.” Why We Pray Prayer can be calling upon God for assistance. God desires closeness with us, an intimate relationship. Prayer is communication with God that allows our relationship with Him to develop and grow. "For me prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look towards Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." - Saint Therese of Lisieux Everyone is called to live a “vital and personal relationship with the living and true God. This relationship is prayer.”  Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2558 We can pray alone or with others; we worship together as parish communities at Mass and pray as families. Prayer can be public or private. It can be formal or spontaneous. There are many types of prayer and many different styles of worship, but all center on living and ...

can be uncomfortable for the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy, contrary to the belief that they encourage them. Visionaries represent alternative sources of authority within the Catholic community; they claim to have encountered supernatural figures and understood divine imperatives in a way that is commonly thought to transcend the theological expertise of the Church magisterium. They present a prophetic challenge to the Church at all levels and call for renewed teachings and practices. For this reason, the Church has adopted at least three pastoral approaches depending on the nature and content of the visions and their following: (a) accepting the phenomenon and channeling it within the bounds of official oversight; (b) reaching a compromise with the movement, for example, accepting pilgrimage and new devotions at a particular sacred site but not the visionary messages themselves; (c) rejection and suppression where the popular movement has not reached a critical mass. Fátima in...

These eight practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating, and can help you make healthier choices. The key to a healthy diet is to: Eat the right amount of  calories  for how active you are, so that you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. If you eat or drink too much, you'll put on weight. If you eat and drink too little, you'll lose weight.  Eat a wide range of foods to ensure that you're getting a balanced diet and that your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs. It is recommended that men have around 2,500 calories a day (10,500 kilojoules). Women should have around 2,000 calories a day (8,400 kilojoules). Most adults are eating more calories than they need, and should eat fewer calories. Base your meals on starchy carbohydrates Starchy carbohydrates  should make up just over one third of the food you eat. They include potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals. Choose whol...

There is a lot of confusion when it comes to health and nutrition. People, even qualified experts, often seem to have the exact opposite opinions. However, despite all the disagreements, there are a few things that are well supported by research. Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are actually based on good science. 1. Don't Drink Sugar Calories Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can put into your body. This is because liquid sugar calories don't get registered by the brain in the same way as calories from solid foods ( 1 ). For this reason, when you drink soda, you end up eating more total calories ( 2 ,  3 ). Sugary drinks  are strongly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and all sorts of health problems ( 4 ,  5 ,  6 ,  7 ). Keep in mind that  fruit juices  are almost as bad as soda in this regard. They contain just as much sugar, and the small amounts of antioxidants do NOT nega...