Prayer

A beautiful prayer to Our Lady of 7 Sorrows

O Our Lady of Sorrows, compassionate and gracious Mother, we turn to you in this moment of prayer. Your heart was pierced by seven swords of pain, sharing in the deep suffering of your beloved son, Jesus Christ. As Mother of Sorrows, you understand our pain, our anguish and our wounds. We entrust ourselves to you, knowing that you intercede for us with immeasurable maternal love. Read more...

A beautiful prayer to Saint Catherine Labouré

Almighty Lord, heavenly Father, we turn to you today with grateful hearts for the gift of Saint Catherine Labouré, your faithful servant. We give you thanks for the exemplary life of this humble nun who responded with faith to your call and played an essential role in spreading devotion to the Miraculous Medal. Read more...

Understanding the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, Gospel according to St Luke

The parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, taken from Jesus' teaching and found in the Gospel according to Luke (Luke 18:9-14), is a poignant story that highlights the nature of prayer, repentance and the attitude of the heart towards God. Read more...

Understanding the parable of the wedding feast, told in the Gospel according to St Matthew

The parable of the wedding feast, also known as the parable of the guests at the feast or the wedding feast, is a powerful and meaningful story told by Jesus. It is found in the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 22, verses 1 to 14. Read more...

Understanding the Parable of the Sower, recounted in the Gospel of Saint Mark

The parable of the sower, taught by Jesus, is a powerful story found in the Synoptic Gospels, that is, in the books of Matthew, Mark and Luke. It is told in the book of Matthew in chapter 13, verses 1 to 23, in the book of Mark in chapter 4, verses 1 to 20, and in the book of Luke in chapter 8, verses 4 to 15. This parable, often called the parable par excellence, highlights the different responses of people to the proclamation of the Word of God. Read more...