To: Pyro7480
France, was converted instantly to the Catholic faith, after he wore the Miraculous Medal and said the Memorare twice a day for nine days straight. Nine days is not exactly instant.
9 posted on
11/28/2006 4:56:48 AM PST by
DungeonMaster
(Rudy 08...If ya can't beat em, join em.)
To: DungeonMaster
Even during the nine days, he wasn't a "believer." He entered the church an agnostic, and left a believer - shades of St. Paul.
11 posted on
11/28/2006 5:44:39 AM PST by
Pyro7480
("Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world." - Pope Blessed Pius IX)
To: DungeonMaster
Nine days is the traditional duration of a special prayer for a particular intention, called a "novena" (for "nine").
14 posted on
11/28/2006 6:15:01 AM PST by
AnAmericanMother
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