Pope Leo XIV encouraged the participants of the Medjugorje youth festival to unite the flames of their hearts so that this fire may illuminate their journey and their pilgrimage toward God, who calls them and, in some cases, has raised up in them the desire to serve him through the priesthood or consecrated life. This is the first message from Pope Leo XIV addressed to the Medjugorje Youth Festival and also the first from a pontiff to this event since, in September 2024, t

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen. Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins because of your just punishments, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen. An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present i

Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saint-frances-of-rome/ Frances’ life combines aspects of secular and religious life. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she organized a group of women to minister to the needs of Rome’s poor. Born of wealthy parents, Frances found herself attracted to the religio

Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saint-john-of-god/ Prayer of Saint John of God "Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and with Thy governing Spirit establish me. I shall teach transgressors Thy ways, and the ungodly shall turn back unto Thee. Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation; my tongue shall rejoice i