Forgiveness (A most incredible true story)

The scene is a courtroom trial in South Africa A frail black woman rises slowly to her feet. She is something over 70 years of age. Facing across the room are several white security police officers, one of whom, Mr …
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Litany of the Pierced Side of Christ

Lord have mercy R. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy R. Christ have mercy Lord have mercy R. Lord have mercy God our Father in heaven R. Have mercy on me God the Son, Redeemer of the world R. Have …
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St Anthony and the Mule (A Eucharistic Miracle)

There was a man in Rimini who refused to believe the doctrine of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. St Anthony could not convince the man by his words alone. The man made this deal with St. Anthony: …
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The Gift of Acceptance

As she was waiting for her clothes to dry, an elderly woman sat silently on the bench and mumbled to herself. At first I thought that she may have a mental illness as she was shabbily dressed and simply sat …
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From the Manger to the Throne

Messiah, Master, King of Kings, no longer babe are You, Everlasting Father, Lord, it’s time the whole world knew: Rabboni, please teach us that You are a babe no more, Righteous Judge, You reign supreme, the King which we adore, …
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Healing Miracles of The Shroud of Turin

From its earliest years there have been many stories around the shroud of Turin, there have been many claims of miracles and healings. Four credible witnesses testified that in 544 when Edessa was threatened with a siege by the Persian …
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The Ragged Old Man (A beautiful and honest story)

We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said ‘Hi’. He pounded his fat baby hands on …
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Prayer to obtain graces from all the world’s Masses

Eternal Father we humbly offer You our poor presence and that of the whole of humanity from the beginning to the end of the world, at all the Masses that ever have or will be prayed. We offer You all …
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Theresa’s Jewels

The following poem was written for a friend of mine who, like myself, has suffered a great deal with ill health. We are both devotees of St Padre Pio and my poem was based on his words that sufferings are …
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Prisoner of Love

Here I remain in the tabernacle, a prisoner of love. It is not the tabernacle that holds Me here, but My love for My children. I come to feed your souls with My own Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. Yes, …
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