

The Catholic Defender: Blessed Luke Belludi
Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-a-heart-contrite-and-humbled-o-god-you-will-not-spurn-1733538285/ Luca Belludi (between 1200 and 1210 – 17 February 1286) was an Italian Franciscan friar from Padua . Belludi is said to have been vested into the order by Francis of Assisi himself at age 25. He attended Padua University and was ordained priest in 1227. In 1220, Sain


The Catholic Defender: Act of Love
An act of love is a deliberate gesture, action, or sacrifice intended to show care, affection, and support for another person . These acts can range from small daily gestures like helping with chores or offering a warm smile to significant sacrifices that prioritize another person's well-being over one's own. It is often considered a choice of the will rather than just a feeling. Small, consistent actions often have a significant, positive impact on relationships and personal


The Catholic Defender: Act of Hope
An Act of Hope is a traditional Catholic prayer expressing trust in God’s promises, mercy, and power to grant forgiveness, grace, and eternal life through Jesus Christ . It is a prayer of confidence, often prayed to reaffirm faith in divine goodness and the promise of heaven. "O my God, relying on Thy infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen."


The Catholic Defender: Act of Faith
The prayer expresses belief in the Trinity, the incarnation of Jesus, and the truths taught by the Church, ending with a commitment to live and die in that faith. A shorter version, as well as specialized versions for Eucharistic Adoration, also exist. O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These prayers are considered "acts" because they are not just recitations but active movements of the soul to grow in the th















