ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT’S PRAYER BEFORE THE ROSARY    

                                                                               First, say the “Come Holy Ghost”… then make the offering before the rosary. It might also be a good idea to add the invocation from the Litany of the Holy Ghost, “Holy Ghost, teach us to pray well.”  I unite with all the saints in heaven, and with all the just on earth, …

THE VENERABLE BEARD FROM: HOW CHRIST SAID THE FIRST MASS

THE VENERABLE BEARD        All orientals honored the beard, called in Hebrew, a word found seven times in the Old Testament. God forbade the Hebrews to shave. “Nor shall you cut your hair roundwise, nor shave your beard.” Lev.19,27. This law was for all the people, but a special rule was laid down for priests, …