Catholic Fire

1. This past weekend, we enjoyed visiting one of our favorite places -- the Wichita Botanica Gardens . Here are just a few of the flowers we saw there.  Roses: Climbing Rose - "America" Climbing Rose - "Don Juan" Grandiflora Rose - "Elle" Pineapple Cactus  (not a rose, but a beautiful flowering plant nonetheless) 2. June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and today, Friday, June 3 is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read  Seven Saint Quotes on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for reflection today. 3.  Saturday, June 4 is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary , another special feast day. It takes place just one day after the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The proximity of both celebrations reflects the deep connection between the Heart of Jesus and the Heart of His Mother.  4.  Here is a short prayer from St. John Eudes: An Offering of the Hearts of Jesus a...

Rose Canon in C Minor - John Michael Talbot Rose Photography - Jean Marion

" I will let fall from Heaven a shower of roses." ~ St. Therese of Lisieux This is the time of year (at least in the midwestern part of the United States) that roses are blooming. With all the rain we have had here lately, they are growing abundantly. Roses always remind me of my dear friend, St. Therese, who often interecedes for me. I can really use her prayers for a special intention now, so I am going to begin the nine day novena to her today. Please feel free to join me in praying for your special intention(s). Novena Rose Prayer O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love. O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God today to grant the favors I now place with confidence in your hands...(mention petitions) St. Therese, help me to always believe as you did, in God's great love for me, so that I might imitate your "Little Way" each day. Amen. (Say this prayer for nine days and St. There...