Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. George, begs the intercession of S. Charles Borromeo for his namesake Charles Rehovsky, submitted by Bladesmith, a long-time listener we gained from our rambunctious sponsors at Exodus Americanus. Today's reflection is on the sins of Avarice and Envy, where they originate in the human heart ("deceitful abov…

Today's Daily Decade, originally intended for Holy Saturday, begs the intercession of S. Margaret of Scotland for listener Lisa's husband to come to the full knowledge and embrace of the Faith. Today's reflection is on the means God provides us to conquer these basest of sins we have been discussing, Gluttony and Lust, and cultivate their opposites…

Today's Daily Decade for Maundy Thursday begs intercession of S. Monica, who lived for her family and attained to sainthood through her impact on her husband and children, for Judy, a mother of four who has been diagnosed with cancer.Today's reflection is on the virtues that sit opposite the deadly sins of lust and gluttony, and how to seek the nar…

Today's Daily Decade, for Spy Wednesday, begs intercession once again on behalf of VAL's father, for his perfect healing and full recovery; we ask the intercession of S. Elizabeth of Hungary, famous in her lifetime as one who never refused to aid the sick. Today's reflection is on the most common and basic of the seven cardinal or Deadly sins, name…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Saturday of Passion Week, begs the intercession of S. Mary Magdalen for Samuel Alan, a long-time listener and one whom we share with the admirable gentlemen of the Godcast; Samuel has asked for help with the virtues of purity and humility. Today's reflection is on the remedy of Sin, which is Penance, and what is needed…

Today's Daily Decade, for Thursday of Passion Week, begs the intercession of S. Alphonsus Ligouri on behalf of Hermano Alfonso and his family and friends, that their Passiontide be fruitful and meritorious. Today's reflection considers the three kinds of sinner and the figures representing each in our Lord's Passion: the faithless, the ignorant, an…

Today's Daily Decade, for Tuesday of Passion Week, offers prayers for the Catholics of Spain, and the preservation of the great Cross erected at the Valley of the Fallen in Spain. Today's reflection begins our new series on Sin, and the turning it represents away from God for created things, and the call we are all to answer as Christians and as fa…

Today's Daily Decade, for Passion Sunday, begs the intercession of S. Elizabeth the mother of S. John the Baptist, on behalf of a group of women encountered by listener Teresa who are barren by choice having willingly rejected maternity. Today's reflection considers S. Mary of Egypt, great penitent, and the lesson she gives us on our sinfulness, th…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. John of Capistrano, begs the intercession of S. John of Patmos on behalf of VAL's father, who has been placed on oxygen and is waning in strength. Today's reflection is on S. Therese of Lisieux and her "Little Way" as a means of seeking Christ as the Blessed Mother and S. Joseph "sought [him], sorrowing", u…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of the Annunciation, begs the intercession of S. Anthony the Great for a homeless man known to listener agaperealm on the Fediverse, to find God's protection. Today's reflection is on S. Peter Celestine and the persecutions he suffered as a result of his life and his decisions, especially his resignation of the P…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of Pope S. Zachary, we beg the intercession of S. Anthony, whose vocal chords and tongue were incorrupt because of the edification of his sermons, on behalf of the fiance of Petite, longtime listener and frequent petitioner, for him to overcome health issues and for his faith to be strengthened. Today's reflectio…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Euphrasia, virgin and martyr, begs the intercession of S. Stephen Protomartyr for the conversion of the friends and enemies alike of listener Copperhead Jenkins. Today's reflection focuses on S. Louis IX, King of France, and the way in which his life exemplified the virtues of the three people who awaited t…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Eulogius, begs the intercession of King S. Louis IX, an exemplar of filial piety, on behalf of the mother of listener TG, who is struggling with a very serious health concern. Today's reflection considers the three-fold calvary of the life of S. Jane Frances de Chantal, and the way in which she bore her cro…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. John of God, begs the intercession of S. Joseph the Worker on behalf of the husband of listener Mevelyn, for help with his work and his duties of his state in life. Today's reflection focuses on S. Bernard, and how his life and work takes the mundane, the worldly, and the human and elevates it to the servic…

Today's Daily Decade, on this Feast of Ss. Perpetua & Felicity, begs the intercession of S. Simeon the God-seer on behalf of Teresa, a frequent listener and petitioner. Today's reflection considers S. Jean-Marie Vianney, and the way in which his simplicity and humility made God manifest to his flock as much as if the Nativity had taken place in the…

Today's Daily Decade, on the Feast of S. Casimir, offers prayers for the repose of the soul of Arthur, brother of listener Carol, who passed unexpectedly this week. Today's reflection focuses on S. Elizabeth of Hungary, a pious and holy queen who was persecuted for her zeal terribly by her in-laws, and accepted her cross with the same silence and h…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Albin d'Anger, begs the intercession of S. William the Abbot, client of the Norman King of Sicily, for Norman, Sharon, and their family. Today's reflection is two-part; before the Rosary we prepare for Lent with a brief discussion of our Lenten disciplines and the use of Lent and after the Rosary turn to S.…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, begs the intercession of S. Therese of Lisieux on behalf of a dual intention from Petite, a long-time listener, for assistance against scrupulosity and for baby Bobby, who was recently admitted to the NICU and baptized in extremis .Today's reflection considers S. Teresa of Av…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Tarasius, begs the intercession of S. Rita of Cascia on behalf of a nameless couple struggling in their marriage. Today's reflection considers the life of S. Stanislas Kostka and the example he sets for us of perfect innocence suffering the oppression of terrible persecution with holy silence, eager to be p…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of the Chair of S. Peter at Antioch, begs the intercession of S. Christopher to pray for the young daughter of the one of the founders of t S. Michael's Operations. who went into the NICUU earlier this week.Today's reflection is on S. Ignatius of Loyola, and his unique quality as a man who is born again in Christ…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Euchere d'Orleans, begs the intercession of S. Francis of Assisi for Jane Doe, a listener on the fediverse who seeks God's aid in bearing her burdens.Today's reflection focuses on S. Nicholas Owen and how he imitates the Blessed Virgin Mary's fiat mihi at the Annunciation, choosing a life of God's glory and…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Simeon of Jerusalem, offers prayers for the repose of the soul of the aunt of listener Tadano, who passed away last week. Today's reflection deals with S. Athanasius of Alexandria, great defender of the faith and implacable opponent of the Heresiarch Arius, who chose the hard and lonely path to the glory of…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. John of Matha, begs the intercession of S. Ignatius of Loyola on behalf of long-time listener and friend of the prayercast Patrick, who has been presented with a life-changing opportunity and desires discernment. Today's reflection is on obstacles, challenges, difficulties, and trials, the way they prepare …

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Titus, begs the intercession of S. Monica of Thagaste for the special intention of Jared, who asks for his wife's conversion to the Faith. Today's reflection is on living in the moment, and what moment to live in, how to do this and how to avoid it as a Christian in a world that demands of us the opposite o…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Andrew Corsini, begs the intercession of S. Christopher on behalf of his namesake, whose mother Angela has asked for prays effecting his conversion to the Faith. Today's reflection is on the good works that toughen us up to bear our crosses in hands full of the callouses of virtue that have pushed out the s…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Brigid of Kildare, begs the intercession of S. John the Baptist on behalf of listener Sheila, who asks that her grandchildren be baptized in the Holy Catholic Church by those rites best known and loved by her and our forebears. Today's reflection is on those who have been given the special grace of God's fa…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Martina, begs the intercession of S. Joseph the Worker and S. John the Apostle for the intention of listener Apricot, whose fiancé recently took new work and who is soon to be formally received into the Holy Church. Today's reflection is on the role of motherhood in the life and salvation of the Blessed Mot…

Today's Daily Decade for the Feast of S. Peter Nolasco, begs the intercession of S. Joseph in his capacity as patron & gaurantor of a happy death, for His Lordship +Richard Williamson, who is on his deathbed. Today's reflection is on the Cross and the way we make our lives little Ways of the Cross, fulfilling the closing prayer of the Angelus that …

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of the Conversion of S. Paul, offers prayers of thanksgiving for prayers answered and begs the intercession of S. John Chrysostom for the well-being of Walrus Aurelius, a close friend of the show. Today's reflection is about the gift that the coming of the Holy Ghost represents to us, to take us, Judas when we Si…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of Ss. Vincent & Anastasius, begs the intercession of S. Jean-Marie Vianney on behalf of Samuel, a listener who is seeking discernment in his vocation. Today's reflection is on virtue, heroism, and sainthood, and the principle that binds the three together and allows us to discern true heroes from the all-too-oft…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of Pope S. Fabian & S. Sebastian, begs the intercession of S. Blaise on behalf of the proprietor of the SERVIAM Telegram channel, whose wife and young daughter were admitted to the hospital with symptoms of RSV pneumonia. Today's reflection is on the Saints, who help us gain the crown of Heaven by imitating Our L…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Anthony the Great. begs the intercession of S. Gerard Majella on behalf of Louis and Lauren as well as an anonymous couple, both of whom have premature babies currently in intensive care. Today's reflection is on the visceral and grotesque nature of the Scourging, and why this is so appropriate given what s…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of Pope S. Marcellus I begs the intercession of S. Joseph on behalf of David, who is looking at job prospects and improvement of his working situation. There are some audio quality issues at the beginning of the episode but they resolve as we pray the Rosary. I've attempted to fix them, but I hope you will be abl…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of S. Paul the Hermit, begs the intercession of S. Jane Frances de Chantal on behalf of listener Lando's cousin and her children, who are beginning the journey back to the Faith.Today's reflection is on family and its meaning in the eyes of God. Our family is the first place where we learn the virtues that make u…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of Pope S. Hyginus, offers prayers for Stuka and Teresa, who have separately begged prayers on behalf of recalcitrant and unbelieving family members. We beg the intercession of the Holy Angels Michael and Gabriel, and the Holy Guardian Angels. Today's reflection looks to the prefigures of Christ in the Old Testam…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Wednesday after Epiphany, offers prayers for an anonymous friend whose father, a life-long atheist, is in danger of death. We ask the intercession of Ss. Monica, Helen, and Olga, all of whom effected the conversion of their sons to have compassion on this wayward son and inspire him to return to the altar of his God, "…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of the Epiphany, offers prayers for Iperoreo and his family, who are unbelievers and anti-clericals. We beg the intercession of the Blessed Mother of God and S. Joseph, her most chaste spouse that the scandals of men no longer obscure the Truth of God in their eyes. Today's reflection considers the meaning and fo…

Today's Daily Decade encourages us to "rejoice evermore" and "pray without ceasing", and to reflect on what these mean and how close these two calls of S. Paul are in meaning and intent. The more we pray, the more we rejoice, the closer we draw to sainthood. God love you!

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of St. Katarina of Sweden, daughter of the famed St. Bridget of Sweden, offers prayers for the nation of Nigeria on behalf of a listener there. We beg the intercession of St. Frumentius [I accidentally said "St. Fulgentius", confusing the Apostle of the Ethiopians with the great hero of Ruspe in modern Tunisia - …

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of St. Benedict, offers prayers for the end of Infanticide in the Western world and for God's Justice upon those who facilitate it, aid and abet its proponents, and all of us who tolerate it passively. We beg the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, chiefly responsible as they are for begging m…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of St. Patrick of Ireland, offers prayers for the perfect healing and fully recovery of the father of listener VAL. We offer the Latin prayers for the sick from the Sacrament of Extreme Unction. Today's reflection is on the joy and hope of the Way of the Cross, considering the Saints that were sanctified by their…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of Pope St. Zachary I, offers prayers for Melanie, a friend of listener Kevin. We beg the intercession of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, an exemplary woman who faced many kinds of trials and took divers and sundry opportunities to manifest holiness, for the general welfare of Melanie and the grace of God upon her and …

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of St. Euphrasia, offers prayers for the young lady hosting the Alithea Xeniplothike channel on Telegram, that she might discern her vocation clearly and faithfully. We beg the intercession of Ss. Benedict and Scholastica, two great monastics who, though brother and sister, were called separately by God to live a…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of the Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste, offers prayers for Stefaniya's father, his full recovery and perfect healing. We offer the prayers of the sick, for recovery of bodily health, from the end of the Rite of Extreme Unction. Today's reflection is two-pronged, discussing both the authority found in the Crown of T…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of St. John of God, offers prayers for Marta and her unborn baby, for their health and safety. We beg the intercession of St. Gerard, whose patronage is expectant mothers, especially those who are anxious or experiencing difficult pregnancy. Today's reflection focuses on the messages of hope we have before us in …

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of Ss. Perpetua & Felicity, offers prayers for the baptism of Sheila O'Brien's three grandchildren. We beg the intercession of Ss. Monica and Augustine to enlighten the understanding and enkindle the affection of the parents of these children to the necessity of Baptism not only for their children's sake, but ind…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of St. Cunegundis of Luxembourg, offers prayers for Ilya, a Russian tanker known to a listener, who fell in battle in the Ukraine. We offer for him the Latin Requiem prayers. Today's reflection considers the desperate need we all seem to have for hope, and how hopeless and absurd the world can seem when our suffe…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of St. Albinus, offers prayers for Johnny, a little boy who is in the hospital suffering terribly from a disease that has robbed him of his ability to walk, talk, eat, and breathe. We beg the powerful intercession of the Blessed Mother on his behalf as well as that of his family. Today's reflection is on the Asce…

Today's Daily Decade, for the Feast of St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows and the first Monday in Lent, offers prayers for Jack, his return to the Faith and healing of heart and mind. We beg the intercession of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus, for childlike faith and the warming of love that has grown cold. Today's reflection con…