Rosary novena

So here's my list of the top nine (wink, wink) powerful novenas for Catholics to pray.

Day 1 Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful. I say to you in truth that every act of true, blind, complete surrender to me produces the effect that you desire and resolves all difficult situations. O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times) Day 2 Surrender to me does not mean to fret, be upset, or lose hope, nor does it mean offering to me a worried prayer asking me to follow you and change…

Spiritual benefits of the Rosary.

When we read the lives of the saints it can appear like prayer comes so easily to them; almost as if they were soaking in a hot tub of grace. But then when we go to pray we are confronted with the harsh reality that "Prayer is HARD." It can feel much more like struggling to swim laps in an Olympic sized pool. Today, Fr. Mike shares some wisdom from the fourth Pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Our Life in Prayer.

This powerful prayer was recited every day by Padre Pio for all those who asked for his prayers. It brought about thousands of miracles and it was Padre Pio's favorite prayer.

A 54 day Novena is a great and wonderful practice to ask for specific intentions in our life. The word ‘novena’ comes from the Latin word 'novem' meaning nine. A novena is a traditional Catholic practice of praying the Rosary for nine days in a row. Each day has a specific petition. A 54 day Novena is 6 novenas said in a row. This length of prayer is modeled after the apostles and Jesus. After his ascension, Jesus and his disciples prayed together for nine days in the upper room. On the…