Patron Saint of Lost Causes: St. Jude, St. Rita and Other Saints of the Impossible
St. Jude is the patron saint of lost causes, with St. Rita of the impossible, St. Expeditus for urgent needs and Our Lady Undoer of Knots. Their stories and prayers.
St. Philomena Prayer: The Traditional Novena Prayer and the Story of the "Wonder-Worker"
The traditional novena prayer to St. Philomena, the discovery of her tomb in 1802, the devotion of the Curé of Ars, her August 11 feast and the 1961 change.
The Gloria Prayer (Glory to God in the Highest): Words, Latin and Meaning
The Gloria (Glory to God in the highest) in Latin and traditional English, its origin in the song of the angels, when it is sung at Mass and when it is omitted.
Catholic Birthday Prayers: Blessings for Yourself, a Child, Mother, Father or Friend
Catholic birthday prayers and blessings for yourself, a son or daughter, a mother or father, a spouse, a friend or a priest, with Bible verses for birthday cards.