https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-the-15-promises-our-lady-gave-for-the-rosary-the-ninth-promise/ 9. I shall deliver from Purgatory those who have been devoted to the Rosary. This is a very important promise in that all Christians should not place Purgatory as their first hope of Salvation. Granted, most saved persons will probably have a stay in Purgatory for some time because few of us die in a state of perfection who thankfully are not damned. All in Purga

Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saint-francis-borgia/ Francis Borgia established a book of rules for the Jesuit order that ensured spiritual and intellectual formation, and an apostolic character. He even was instrumental in the re-establishment of sacred music. Popes wanted to make him a Cardinal but his humility would not allow him to a

The Catholic priest acts in persona Christi (in the person of Christ), meaning that the validity of the sacraments does not depend on the personal holiness or moral state of the individual minister. Ex Opere Operato: The Catholic Church teaches that sacraments derive their efficacy ex opere operato (from the work worked). Once the proper matter, form, and ministerial intent are present, Christ Himself is the primary actor behind the sacrament. The Donatist Controversy: In th

Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saint-denis-and-companions/ October 9 is celebrated as the feast of Saint Denis and companions, a priest named Rusticus and a deacon, Eleutherius, who were martyred alongside him and buried with him. The names Rusticus and Eleutherius are non-historical. This martyr and patron of France is regarded as the f