Deepen Your Faith — Monthly Devotion
The Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Simple Catholic Devotions for May
In the Catholic Church, May is traditionally set aside to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary, our spiritual mother and Queen of Heaven. For many converts - including myself - growing in devotion to Mary can feel uncomfortable. But reading about how the saints loved her, and how she always leads us closer to Jesus, has helped me open my heart. I’m still growing in my relationship with Mary, but I now see her as a true mother - gentle, loving, and always pointing me toward her Son. As St. Maximilian Kolbe said, "Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin...
The Month of the Holy Eucharist: Simple Catholic Devotions for April
Blessed Sacrament Eucharist Monthly Devotion
April is dedicated to the Holy Eucharist, a time to reflect on the real presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This month invites us to deepen our love for the Eucharist, grow in devotion, and draw closer to Christ, who offers Himself to us as the Bread of Life. The Institution of the Holy Eucharist is commemorated on Holy Thursday, during the Last Supper, when Jesus took bread and wine and declared, “This is My Body... This is My Blood” (Matthew 26:26-28). As Catholics, we believe that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist - Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Receiving...
The Month of St. Joseph: Simple Catholic Devotions for March
In the Catholic Church, March is dedicated to honouring St. Joseph, making it the perfect time to get to know him better and reflect on his virtues of humility, faith, and steadfast devotion, and inspiring us to live with purpose and compassion in our daily lives. St. Joseph's feast day is March 19. He is the patron saint of the Universal Church, Families, Fathers, Workers, a Happy Death and much more. Here are some ideas to deepen your devotion to St. Joseph: (This post contains affiliate links to a couple of books I genuinely love. If you choose to purchase through...