Author’s note: Reflections in this article draw from Consumed: Nature and Movements of a Heart on Fire by Kenneth C. Alimba (2026). The devil is real. This is…
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of…
Holy Mary, hasten to the aid of the afflicted, support the faint-hearted, comfort the sorrowful, pray for your people, intercede on behalf…
by Hilary of Poitiers (310-367) Although I am dust and ashes, Lord, I am tied to you by bonds of love. Therefore,…
St. Maximilian, amidst the hate and lonely misery of Auschwitz, you brought love into the lives of fellow captives and sowed the…
Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle! Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.…
O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, intercede for us. Protect, O Lord, your people who trust in the patronage of your Apostles,…
Mary, holy Virgin Mother, I have received your Son, Jesus Christ. With love you became His mother, gave birth to Him, nursed…
Mother of mercy and love, blessed Virgin Mary, I am a poor and unworthy sinner, and I turn to you in confidence…
Holy Spirit, inspire me to think as I ought; to speak as I ought; to keep silent when I ought; to write…