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Always and Everywhere be True Sons of the Church
In the history of the Croatian people, faith, family and nation have always been inseparably woven together like the Croatian pleter, forming the backbone of our identity. Few embodied this truth more courageously than Blessed Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac, whose unwavering fidelity to Christ and His Church stood as a beacon of hope in times of…
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First Croatian emigrant that was assassinated and the first one that found eternal rest after 47 years in his homeland
On January 31, 1946, the patriot Dr. Ivo Protulipac was assassinated – the first victim of Tito’s evil UDBA abroad The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. Prov 29:10 This January we mark one of many sad Croatian anniversaries. Namely, on the 31st of January 1946 in Trieste, one…
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Hrvatska Zavjetna Krunica
Inspiracija Hrvatska zavjetna krunica sažima najdragocjenije trenutke svete prošlosti našeg naroda. To su povijesni trenuci koji su stvorili neizbrisivu vezu sjedinjenja između katoličke vjere i hrvatskog identiteta. Ti su događaji glavna inspiracija za stvaranje ove posebne krunice. Najznačajniji od tih događaja je veliki jubilej proslave 1300 godina kršćanstva u Hrvata (641.-1941.) Još je krajem 1930…
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Hrvatska Zavjetna Krunica (Croatian Covenant Rosary)
Reflecting on the inspiration behind this unique rosary The “Hrvatska Zavjetna Krunica” encapsulates the most treasured moments of our nation’s sacred past. These are historical moments that forged an indelible bond of union between the Catholic faith and the Croatian identity. These events are the main inspiration behind the creation of this very special rosary.…
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REPRINT EDITION OF THE MEMORIAL BOOK PUBLISHED ON THE CONSECRATION OF CROATIAN YOUTH TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS 1900
A reprint of the Memorial book on the Consecration of Croatian Youth to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from 1900 was published in Zagreb, Croatia, Christmas 2020. This reprint edition of the Memorial was published on the occasion of the 120th anniversary, of this unique event in the history of the Catholic Church in Croatia.…
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Treaty of Pope Agathon and the Croats – AD679
As Pope at the head of the Church, he occupied the chair of Peter from 678 to 681, in truth a brief period of time, but for us Croats it was of the utmost importance. Although we know relatively little about Pope Agathon’s life, his name and memorial day should evoke a joyous memory in…
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Church of St. Mary (The Grand Croatian Baptismal Covenant) Dedicated to the Memory of King Zvonimir
Next to the foundation of the ruined St. Mary’s Cathedral stands the votive memorial Church of the same name. This memorial church was designed according to the creative vision of Croatia’s most famous sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic. Mestrovic also created the statue of Our Lady depicted in a folk costume from Dalmatian Zagora, with a…
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AD879 Croatia Recognised as Independent State – Pope John VIII and Prince Branimir
AD879, marked the year of the exchange of letters between Prince Branimir and Pope John VIII (above image is the letter of command from Pope John VIII, to Prince Branimir, dated 7th June, AD879). And the renewal of the alliance of the Croatian people with the Holy See. The papal blessing and recognition had particular…
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How the Oldest Croatian Image of the Mother of God Became an Inspiration
Our Lady of the Croatian Baptismal Covenant is especially revered by Croatian veterans, and she is the patroness of the Military Diocese Our Lady’s Pralik – The Banner of Christian and National Unity August 14, 2018 That the Croats are a Marian-oriented people is confirmed by many facts from a long history, and one of…
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25th Anniversary OLUJA – Men’s Mass – Homily
MONS. VALENTIN POZAIĆ, ASSISTANT BISHOP OF ZAGREB Homily on the feast of Our Lady of the Snows (see Note 1) Our Lady of the Snows – Homeland Thanksgiving Day – Veterans Day 5 August, 1995-2012 Marija Bistrica – 18th Sunday of the year (B) Today’s liturgical readings from the Scriptures, which we have just heard,…
Knights Prayer
Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our Order. Keep us true to our pledge, to extend the kingship of thy Divine Son on earth. Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace, ever to exemplify in our public and private lives, the virtues that should characterize those especially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court. Make us always aware that as your Knights, we are constantly observed, our faith judged, and our Order appreciated. Accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion, of Thy Servants, the Knights of the Precious Blood.
