Posts From Fr Richard Heilman

Fifth Precept: Provide for the Needs of the Church

Precepts of the Catholic Church The Precepts of the Catholic Church are a description of the absolute minimum actions required of Catholics regarding the Church. The Church uses these precepts

Morning Offering

Morning Offering O my God, in union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary (if applicable, here kiss your scapular as sign of your consecration to Mary, which carries a partial

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A Guide to Mental Prayer

A METHOD OF MENTAL PRAYER by St. Alphonsus Liguori It is certain that without the divine assistance we can do nothing good for our souls. God also has declared that graces

Practicing Lectio Divina

“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” — St. Jerome, A.D. 340-420 “To get the full flavor of an herb, it must be pressed between the fingers, so it is

Holy Mass

Hear Daily Holy Mass and Receive Holy Communion This is the most important habit of all the seven. As such, it has to be at the very center of our

Angelus & Regina Coeli

Angelus (or Regina Coeli): This is the very ancient Catholic custom that has us stop what we are doing to greet our Blessed Mother for a moment (6:00 a.m., noon,

The Rosary

“Step-By-Step” Instructions for Praying The Rosary I. Begin by holding the crucifix, saying “In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” (making the

Miscellaneous

Crossing the Threshold of Hope by Pope John Paul II Companion Guide to Rome by Georgina Masson The King’s Good Servant but God’s First by James Monti 50 Questions on