Lord Jesus, let me begin anew today in the grace of my baptism. I wish to be the new creature you created me to be. Configure me to your image.

The benefits of what Pope St. John Paul II called “an exquisitely contemplative prayer” were enumerated in a special way by a 15th century Dominican friar. According to the tradition, Alanus de Rupe received the following 15 promises to those who pray the Rosary devoutly, from the Blessed Virgin Mary herself, through a private revelation.

Reflecting the important place that the saints have in our spiritual lives. Saints inspire us, they instruct us, and they intercede for us. Here we consider the life of the Saints whose life has influence on the Canadian Church.