Category Archives: devotions

Get Ready For Total Consecration To Jesus Through Mary!

  It’s that time of the year again! Beginning on September 1, 2014, I will once again be leading the 33 day preparation for Total Consecration To Jesus through Mary on my nightly BlogTalkRadio show. This is the fourth consecutive … Continue reading

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An Hour With Father Donald Calloway

  On Wednesday, August 28, Fr. Donald Calloway will be visiting the Following The Truth radio show for the entire hour! We’ll chat about his best selling book Under The Mantle (Marian Thoughts From A 21st Century Priest) and get … Continue reading

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The Saint Andrew Novena Begins Today!

  One of my favorite devotions, The Saint Andrew Novena, begins today! It is piously believed that whoever recites this prayer fifteen times a day from the Feast of Saint Andrew (Nov 30) until Christmas will obtain what is asked. … Continue reading

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More On The Brown Scapular…

  On today’s episode of the Following The Truth radio show, I discussed the brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. As promised, here is some additional information: The history of the brown scapular and requirements for wearing it … Continue reading

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Why I Wear A Scapular

  On this day, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Tradition tells us that Our Lady presented St. Simon Stock with the brown scapular in 1251. Just what is a scapular? According to the Directory … Continue reading

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The Seven Sorrows Of Mary

  On today’s episode of Following The Truth, I discussed the Seven Sorrows of Mary: 1. The Prophecy of Simeon 2. The Flight into Egypt . 3. The Loss of Jesus in the Temple 4. Mary meets Jesus Carrying the … Continue reading

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Why Should I Wear A Scapular?

Yesterday, in honor of the memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, I blogged about the importance of wearing a scapular.? Rightfully so, several readers asked the question “Why?” or asked for for details about this often misunderstood devotion.? My … Continue reading

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What Can Brown Do For You?

While most of you will think of the United Parcel Service when you hear this expression, there’s another kind of “brown” that’s a lot more powerful than UPS… The Brown Scapular! Today, the Church celebrates Our Lady’s appearance to Saint … Continue reading

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Two Hearts, One Love

Today and tomorrow are very special days in the Catholic Church, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.? Many of us are familiar with the images which … Continue reading

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