Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
True Religion, Everybody's Got an Opinion!
True Religion, Everybody's Got an Opinion!
By Robert Atkinson, M.I.
First, let me explain that English is a rather sloppy language. An English professor I once knew described it as a “bastard language,” a Latinate language with a German syntax. Latinate, rather than Latin because we didn’t get our Latin from the Roman invaders, no, we got our Latin from the Norman French conquerors!
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My Earthly Father Led Me to My Heavenly Father
My Earthly Father Led Me to My Heavenly Father
By Katie Zalany
There’s a famous story that gets told in my family. As a little girl, my dad used to take me to Mass.
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Choosing Our Leaders - It's what's on the inside that counts
Choosing Our Leaders - It's what's on the inside that counts
By BJ Gonzalvo
In the Book of 1 Samuel, when the Israelites were searching for a king to rule over them, Saul was the people’s leading candidate. He was handsome, physically dominating, and stood head and shoulders above his countrymen.
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Breath Prayers for Every Day
Breath Prayers for Every Day
By Katie Zalany
Breath prayer, simple prayer sequenced to the rhythm of our breath, can be helpful to stay in the presence of God as we go about our day.
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Where Have All the John the Baptists Gone?
Where Have All the John the Baptists Gone?
By E.M. McCarthy
We are living in wild times in the Catholic Church. In the news is a bishop (no less) who is offering a special Mass for Catholics attending Pride events in New Jersey. Why support a Pride parade which seems to revel in gay sex or at least supports this lifestyle choice?
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Our Father, The Great Comforter
Our Father, The Great Comforter
By Katie Zalany
At Mass this past week, a few words struck me in the Pentecost sequence: You of Comforter’s the best. It reminded me that You, our Father, are the Great Comforter. You are the Best Comforter when I am in need of it.
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The Ultimate Mystery of the Body and Blood of Jesus
The Ultimate Mystery of the Body and Blood of Jesus
By E.M. McCarthy
In my parish, our priest is trying to find more adorers for our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Sadly, I don't know how successful he'll be. While people may go to church for the social benefits, unfortunately, we are overall a nation of disbelievers.
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My Daughter, Look at My Wounds
My Daughter, Look at My Wounds
By Katie Zalany
I pulled out my rosary on Pentecost morning. When I pray the rosary, I typically use a book called “Secrets of the Rosary” given to me by my younger brother. As I was pulling out the book, I flipped to a page with words that jumped right out at me: “My daughter, Look at my wounds.” They were words that Jesus spoke to a female saint.
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There Are Two Kinds of Priests (Part 2)
There Are Two Kinds of Priests (Part 2)
By Terri Thomas
“There are two kinds of priests, those people pray for and those for whom people do not” (sister of a priest). Homily from 2nd Sunday after Easter - Praying for Shepherds
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There Are Two Kinds of Priests (Part 1)
There Are Two Kinds of Priests (Part 1)
By Terri Thomas
“There are two kinds of priests, those people pray for and those for whom people do not." Homily from 2nd Sunday after Easter - Praying for Shepherds (Listen to audio here)
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All We Have To Do Is Ask
All We Have To Do Is Ask
By Elizabeth Tichvon
"Ask and you shall receive. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you" (Matthew 7:7). If you’ve ever experienced the power of a novena, you can truly understand these words of Jesus, told by St. Matthew.
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St. Antoninus of Florence---This brilliant Theologian also was known as The Father of the Poor
St. Antoninus of Florence---This brilliant Theologian also was known as The Father of the Poor
By Larry Peterson
Antonio Pierozzi was born on March 1, 1389, in Florence which, at that time, was an independent republic. His father, Nicollo, was a notary which was considered an upstanding position in the community. His mom died when he was five years old, and his dad remarried the very same year. His “new” mom helped raise him, but her influence in his life seems minimal.
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Do you Live from Mass to Mass?
Do you Live from Mass to Mass?
By Terri Thomas
Mass as the Source: It’s the place where we draw all our strength, from the perfect sacrifice of Christ (made present on the altar & received in Holy Communion), to glorify God and serve Him through everything we do and experience (prayers, works, joys, sorrows and sufferings).
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The 3 Simple Practices to Grow in Union with God
The 3 Simple Practices to Grow in Union with God
By Katie Zalany
I realized recently that there is only one goal in this life: To attain loving union with our God so that we can begin to live eternity on earth.
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Just Start with the Plates
Just Start with the Plates
By Terri Thomas
The crisis in the Church is a crisis of saints so growing in holiness is mandatory for each one of us, now more than ever.
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Going Before God, as the Person We Are, Not the One We Wish To Be Someday
Going Before God, as the Person We Are, Not the One We Wish To Be Someday
By Norman Fulkerson
Shortly after boarding a recent flight from Orange County, California to Houston, Texas, I pulled out my rosary to advance my daily prayers. This is a common practice among members of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP).
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Pain Revisited
Pain Revisited
By Patti J. Mitchell
The recent changes in abortion law in many states such as Alabama and Louisiana is something kept fervently in prayer for many years.
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