My Saint My Hero Blog

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Touched by a Saint

In January 2001, I had the opportunity of greeting Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square. I knelt before him for a few seconds, grasped his hand, received his blessing. I walked off the platform still in a daze. Had I really been blessed by the Pope?

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The Power of St. Teresa of Avila

The Power of St. Teresa of Avila

St. Teresa of Avila is one of my favorite saints. She has been here with me, inspiring...
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Are the Angels Calling You?

Are the Angels Calling You?

A sign from heaven — that is what archangels are. They are the sign from heaven that God is real, prayer works, love heals, and miracles happen.

If you are reading this today, the archangels want to share a message with you.

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Wear this Cross and Feel the Heavenly Blessing From Above

Wear this Cross and Feel the Heavenly Blessing From Above

Typically known as the four way medal, this cross is made up of four spiritual medals ...
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Wear These Words Around Your Wrist

Wear These Words Around Your Wrist

God asks us to wrap these words around our wrist…. God's greatest commandment as shared...
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Why we are Reminded of St. Benedict on Labor Day

Why we are Reminded of St. Benedict on Labor Day

It is no coincidence that St. Benedict is one of the patron saints of My Saint My Hero. It is not us that chose him; he chose us!

 

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Be the One Mother Teresa Blessing Bracelet

St. Teresa of Calcutta - I Thirst

I Thirst As she is sitting in the railroad station waiting for the train to take ...
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Join us in Prayer - Emergency Novena for Afghanistan

"I join in the unanimous worry about the situation in Afghanistan. I ask you to pray a...
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Fall in Love with Mary Star of the Sea

The vast universe around us is beyond our comprehension and yet our souls yearn to understand it, to take it in. As we soak in the sun, gaze up at the guiding starlight or stand in awe as the moon illuminates the night sky, we innately know we belong to something, Someone, bigger than ourselves. Introducing Mary Star of the Sea Celestial Wonder Collection - Discover it now.

 

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What is the Rosary of Love?

What is the Rosary of Love?

A rosary is a set of prayer beads that connects our hearts with the unconditional mothe...
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Our Lady Queen of the Angels

Our Lady Queen of the Angels

If I ever question or doubt the true existence or "super existence" of God, I simply r...
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The Reasons Why I'm Thankful for St Ignatius of Loyola

Today as we celebrate St. Ignatius of Loyola, I am jumping up and down with joy!!! I love this saint!  It is because of him that I had the opportunity to dive deep into our faith and truly FALL IN LOVE WITH GOD!!! St Ignatius thank you for your spiritual exercises! They changed my life… I had to write you a letter in gratitude: 

Dear St Ignatius of Loyola

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was leading us as our Spiritual Mother

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was leading us as our Spiritual Mother

The doors opened and our hearts were flooded with something magnificent, something holy...
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Let Go… Let God and the Miracle of this Vintage Jesus Coin

10 years ago at a Catholic Conference a woman came up to me, reached into her pocket, a...
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Sending Love and Blessings to all our Fathers!

Sending Love and Blessings to all our Fathers!

Today we celebrate you!  You are a pillar of strength, you lead the way forward towar...
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How to Use the Pray Chaplet Bracelet

How to Use the Pray Chaplet Bracelet

  The Rosary is one of the most powerful prayers of PEACE. It is a rhythm, a poem, ...
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Queen of the Universe, Queen of My Heart

Queen of the Universe, Queen of My Heart

May Crowning is such a beautiful way to honor Mary who is our Mother too. As we hail her Queen of the Universe, let us also profess her as Queen of our hearts, our lives, and our families. She is our greatest example and heroine, our strongest advocate and teacher.

 

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What type of jewelry and candles can be BLESSED by a priest or deacon?

What type of jewelry and candles can be BLESSED by a priest or deacon?

AHA Moment – What type of jewelry and candles can be BLESSED by a priest or deacon? I w...
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We Were Not Created to be Alone

We Were Not Created to be Alone

Alone. Disconnected. Unseen. In a fragmented, frantic world, that is how we too often ...
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How Prayer Can Heal You

How Prayer Can Heal You

PRAYER A love song, a love letter, a rhythm, a chant, a heartbeat, an inspiration, a v...
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