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Hi there! I'm Colleen. I'm an 19 year old college grad from Saint Francis University and the owner and author of The Little Apologist and MercyLight Designs. ​ A bit about me... I started learning Catholic Apologetics when I was twelve years old and had to defend my faith in public school. Since then, I created this website, formerly known as the Catholic Teen Life Blog, and am now an apologist for Catholic Questions. I enjoy speaking for and organizing retreats, being a Catechist for the 5th and 6h grade students at my parish, cooking, art, and anything that requires deep, logical thought. ​ For some fun stuff... I'm the oldest of four siblings. Pink is my favorite color. Saint Gianna Molla is my Confirmation Saint. I'd love to be a wife and mother someday. I love graphic design and have a degree in business administration.​ ​​ ​ Feel free to connect on social media and send me a message! I'd love to hear from you. ​ In His Mercy, ​ Colleen About The Little Apologist... The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 40 and 41 read: ​ Since our knowledge of God is limited, our language about him is equally so. We can name God only by taking creatures as our starting point, and in accordance with our limited human ways of knowing and thinking. All creatures bear a certain resemblance to God, most especially man, created in the image and likeness of God. The manifold perfections of creatures - their truth, their goodness, their beauty all reflect the infinite perfection of God. Consequently we can name God by taking his creatures" perfections as our starting point, "for from the greatness and beauty of created things comes a corresponding perception of their Creator" ​ To know God is to know beauty, goodness, and Truth itself. In our world today, these transcendental realities are under attack. Thankfully, though, there is so much beauty, goodness, and truth still found in the world, especially in the Church. ​ This blog aims to defend the Beauty, Goodness, and Truth found in the world and to lead others to find them in the Church that Christ established. As Catholics, we are all called to evangelization. In our increasingly secular society, we are often called upon to defend our Catholic faith. ​ Together, let's become Little Apologists! HISTORY Catholic Teen Life Blog- Launched in March of 2020 ​ MercyLight Designs- Launched December 2022 ​ Catholic Teen Life on Instagram- Launched December 2021 ​ Virtues, Saints, and Femininity Bible Study- Launched February 2023 ​ The Little Apologist - Launched July 2024 Contact Please send any inquiries or concerns here! I'd love to hear from you. ​ Note: Please send any Catholic-related questions through the form on the main page of the website. Thank you! First name Email:* Type Message Here:* Submit

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Rosary for the End of COVID-19 The themed rosary uses the same exact prayers as a traditional Rosary, but has prayer intentions for each Hail Mary prayer. You can follow the chart above which demonstrates which prayer is on which bead. All prayers used in the Rosary can be found by going to the "Themed Rosary" tab, and clicking on the button titled, "Rosary Prayers". Feel free to copy and paste the Rosary into a document to print it out for your own personal use. The Sign of the Cross Apostles Creed Our Father: For the intentions of the Holy Father Hail Mary: For an increase in faith Hail Mary: For an increase in hope Hail Mary: For an increase in love Glory Be 1st Decade Our Father Hail Mary: That the coronavirus pandemic will end Hail Mary: That researchers will find a vaccination using good and morally acceptable means Hail Mary: That all who are working to end the virus will stay healthy Hail Mary: That all who are praying for an end to the virus will be protected from it by the power of the Holy Spirit Hail Mary: That the virus will continue to infect less and less people. Hail Mary: That the virus will cause fewer deaths Hail Mary: That government leaders and healthcare workers will do all that they can to correctly report cases of the virus Hail Mary: That countries around the world will begin to see diminishing numbers of cases of the virus Hail Mary: That all people of faith will pray for an end to the virus Hail Mary: That the hand of Jesus will come and heal our world Glory Be Oh my Jesus... 2nd Decade Our Father Hail Mary: For all world leaders who are working to put a stop to the virus through the enforcement of health and safety guidelines Hail Mary: For the health and safety of all the medical workers who battle the virus every day Hail Mary: For all those who work to provide personal protection equipment for the world Hail Mary: For all those who work for the Church and have strived to reopen the churches as safely as possible Hail Mary: For all priests who have encouraged the faithful to pray and stay strong in their faith in this difficult time Hail Mary: For all construction, sanitation, and other workers who keep our communities up and running Hail Mary: For all firefighters, police, and first responders who continue to respond to emergencies in our communities Hail Mary: For al military personnel who continue to keep our countries safe during the pandemic Hail Mary: For all teachers as they adjust to the new guidelines for educating students during the pandemic Hail Mary: For all store and restaurant employees, as well as farmers, who work hard to provide food for all. Glory Be Oh My Jesus... 3rd Decade Our Father Hail Mary: That people may turn to hope instead of fear Hail Mary: That all those who are anxious or afraid will take seriously the words of the Lord: "Do not be afraid!" Hail Mary: That people will seek out Jesus Christ, the healer, in every area of their lives Hail Mary: That people will take the time to talk with their Heavenly Father during this time of social isolation Hail Mary: That people will seek healing for their souls in the sacrament of reconciliation. Hail Mary: That Christ, the Divine healer, will come and heal His people of all their infirmities Hail Mary: That those who have been mentally wounded by the effects of this pandemic will find peace with Christ Hail Mary: That all who have endured abuse during this time will seek help and find healing in Christ Hail Mary: That all relationships that have been wounded by the lack of socialization during the pandemic can be restored Hail Mary: That the world will see that it is Christ alone who heals and restores our brokeness. Glory Be Oh My Jesus... 4th Decade Our Father Hail Mary: For all those who are infected by the virus Hail Mary: For all those recovering from the virus Hail Mary: For the souls of all who have died from COVID-19 Hail Mary: For negative results for all being tested for the virus Hail Mary: For all of the healthcare professionals who are directly caring for those with COVID-19 Hail Mary: For the families of those infected with the virus Hail Mary: For all nursing home residents who are battling the virus Hail Mary: For the continued health and safety of all who have not been infected by the virus Hail Mary: For everyone who has lost a family member or friend due to the virus Hail Mary: For all who are fighting other medical conditions during the pandemic Glory Be Oh My Jesus... 5th Decade Our Father ​ Hail Mary: That all countries will be able to reopen safely and quickly Hail Mary: That there will be a minimal resurgence of the virus around the world Hail Mary: That all Churches will be able to reopen as soon as possible Hail Mary: That all citizens will cooperate with reopening processes Hail Mary: That schools will reopen and be safe for students and staff Hail Mary: That government officials will be reasonable with their demands for reopening guidelines Hail Mary: For everyone who is working hard to get our world back up and running Hail Mary: That as places reopen, people will use good judgment in determining where they should and should not go Hail Mary: For all of us who are having to adjust to this new way of living Hail Mary: That the virus will come under control so that life can resume in a somewhat normal way Glory Be Oh My Jesus... Hail Holy Queen Closing Prayer

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Rosary for the 2020 School Year The themed rosary uses the same exact prayers as a traditional Rosary, but has prayer intentions for each Hail Mary prayer. You can follow the chart above which demonstrates which prayer is on which bead. All prayers used in the Rosary can be found by going to the "Themed Rosary" tab, and clicking on the button titled, "Rosary Prayers". Feel free to copy and paste the Rosary into a document to print it out for your own personal use. The Sign of the Cross Apostles Creed Our Father: For the intentions of the Holy Father Hail Mary: For an increase in faith Hail Mary: For an increase in hope Hail Mary: For an increase in love Glory Be 1st Decade Our Father Hail Mary: For the health and safety of all students and their families Hail Mary: For the health and safety of all staff members and their families Hail Mary: That students and teachers will adjust easily to their new ways of learning Hail Mary: That St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of students, will intercede for all students and educators Hail Mary: That all schools will allow prayer on their grounds Hail Mary: For the fair treatment of all students, according to their needs Hail Mary: For all Christian teachers who witness to Christ through their daily interactions Hail Mary: For all Christian students working to spread the Good News to their peers and teachers Hail Mary: For all students and teachers who feel alone when at school or home Hail Mary: For all students and teachers who are anxious about the upcoming academic year Glory Be Oh my Jesus... 2nd Decade Our Father Hail Mary: For all English teachers Hail Mary: For all math teachers Hail Mary: For all social studies and history teachers Hail Mary: For all science teachers Hail Mary: For all gym and health teachers Hail Mary: For all technology teachers Hail Mary: For all teachers who specialize in helping to prepare students for their careers and future lives Hail Mary: For all music teachers Hail Mary: For all special education teachers Hail Mary: For all homeschooling parents and cyberschool instructors Glory Be Oh My Jesus... 3rd Decade Our Father Hail Mary: For all graduate school students Hail Mary: For all college students Hail Mary: For all high school students Hail Mary: For all middle school students Hail Mary: For all elementary school students Hail Mary: For all preschool students Hail Mary: For all homeschooled students Hail Mary: For all cyber schooled students Hail Mary: For all public school students Hail Mary: For all Catholic and private school students Glory Be Oh My Jesus... 4th Decade Our Father Hail Mary: For all school principals Hail Mary: For all school district superintendents Hail Mary: For all secretaries and school office workers Hail Mary: For all teachers aids and classroom helpers Hail Mary: For all school counselors Hail Mary: For all school nurses Hail Mary: For all school librarians Hail Mary: For all cafeteria workers Hail Mary: For all school mantinence workers Hail Mary: For all school district workers, bus drivers, and those who help keep the schools up and running Glory Be Oh My Jesus... 5th Decade Our Father Hail Mary: For all children who do not have the privilege to go to school Hail Mary: That all students may be able to learn and grow in a safe and healthy environment Hail Mary: That all students will stand up for the Truth when confronted by those who do not agree with them Hail Mary: That teachers will not be afraid to teach the Truth Hail Mary: That students will learn and grow in amazing ways this year Hail Mary: That Jesus Christ will be present in every school in the entire world to protect and guide it Hail Mary: That St. John the Apostle, patron saint of friends, will guide students to form good friendships Hail Mary: For all students who go to school each day hungry for both physical food and for the love of God Hail Mary: That all students will be safe and healthy and happy when they go home each afternoon Hail Mary: For everyone who plays a role, even a minor one, in the education of students Glory Be Oh My Jesus... Hail Holy Queen Closing Prayer ​ Lord Jesus, Mother Mary, we offer these intentions to you this day. Guide and protect all students and teachers this year and always, and use this school year to form them further into the saints that they are called to be. Father, we thank you for hearing our prayers. Saint Thomas Aquinas, Our Lady of Studies, PRAY FOR US!! Amen.

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