Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
Blessed Wladyslaw Findysz—He died "In Odium Fidei"; the first person martyred under Communist rule in Poland
Blessed Wladyslaw Findysz—He died "In Odium Fidei"; the first person martyred under Communist rule in Poland
By Larry Peterson
Wladyslaw Findysz was born on December 13, 1907, in Krosno, which is located in southwestern Poland. His mom and dad, devout Catholics, followed the tradition and had their new baby boy baptized the very next day at their parish church, Holy Trinity.
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Feast or Fast
Feast or Fast
By Troy Kroening
“Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?” – [Mark 2:19] These are Jesus’ words in response to the people asking Him, “Why do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” – [Mark 2:18]
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The NCAA Basketball Championship Game and the Spirituality of Sports
The NCAA Basketball Championship Game and the Spirituality of Sports
By Allison Welch
Sitting across the big empty harvest table from each other, one of us says over breakfast, “Do you want to go?” And the other one says, “Let’s do it.” The Virginia Cavaliers were playing in the NCAA Championship for the first time in school history and our connection to the University runs deep. Two generations to be precise.
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Developing Better Relationships
Developing Better Relationships
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Improving our relationships with others is a work that continues throughout our lives. From the time we are born until the day we die, we deal with other humans. There are many psychological, biological, spiritual and social factors that enter into who we are as men and women. However, the Holy Spirit enlightens us, teaching us how to interact with others in positive ways. It is not an easy task,
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Rebuilding Notre Dame: A Reflection
Rebuilding Notre Dame: A Reflection
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Hearing the news of the destruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral on April 15th due to fire came as a shock and great sadness to the world. Whether we heard the news on our phones, from a family member or friend or on TV, nearly everyone seemed to be affected in some way by this great loss. Occurring during Holy Week has magnified what has happened and drawn people of faith, different religions and
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The Easter Mysteries and The Mystic Way
The Easter Mysteries and The Mystic Way
By David Torkington
The very reason why Christ sent out his love on the first Pentecost day was so that it could enter into all who would receive it. This love that would draw us up into his mystical body and then into his mystical contemplation of his Father was God’s plan from the beginning, so that through contemplating his glory we would ultimately be drawn into that glory.
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Memories of First Confession
Memories of First Confession
By Bill Dunn
Let’s be honest. Receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation is often uncomfortable. No one likes to admit their deepest, darkest failings to another person. Going to Confession can be embarrassing and awkward. I’ve been going to Confession on and off for 55 years (mostly off).
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Last of the Mini-Lenten Retreat -Hosana in the Highest Holy week!
Last of the Mini-Lenten Retreat -Hosana in the Highest Holy week!
By Julie
Well, I forgot to post something last week, but anyway now we are in Holy Week! It seems like this Lent has dragged on for me - I do not know why. Maybe, I still miss my old pastor or who knows! It just feels different this year for me.
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What is Meant to Be, Will Be
What is Meant to Be, Will Be
By Lorrie McNickle
I've been thinking about Saint Dismiss a lot lately. St. Dismiss is the good thief.
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Who Forsook Whom?
Who Forsook Whom?
By Marilyn Hetrick
At 3:00 on the first Good Friday, Jesus had been on the cross in unutterable agony for six hours, and he called out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” I’ve always believed those words were Jesus’ prayer to God, his Father—words coming from the anguish of Jesus’ humanity, a quote from an ancient Psalm which ends in joy. But, yesterday, I heard those words in a different light.
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Reflecting on the Death of Jesus
Reflecting on the Death of Jesus
By E.M. McCarthy
The Stations of the Cross are a deeply prayerful devotion. Pilgrims meditated on the path that Jesus walked as early as 335 AD. Praying The Way of the Cross creates an everlasting bond between those who read them and JesusContemplating events such as Pilate's unfair show trial give us a new understanding of how we blaspheme God when we choose our sins over Him, the Author of Life.
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Blessed Mariano—Before dying, He tended to the wounds of one of his executioners and helped a sick child.
Blessed Mariano—Before dying, He tended to the wounds of one of his executioners and helped a sick child.
By Larry Peterson
His name was Mariano Mullerat I Soldevila, and he was born on March 24, 1897, in Tarragona, Spain. He was the sixth of seven children and his parents, Ramon Mullerat and his wife, Bonaventura, were devout Catholics. Mariano, was baptized on March 30, one week after his birth.
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MISSION ONE: YOUR HOME | A Hopeful Message for Catholic Parents
MISSION ONE: YOUR HOME | A Hopeful Message for Catholic Parents
By Greg Schlueter
Compared to thirty-five years ago, we have been blessed with unprecedented numbers of wonderful "programs" in the Catholic Church. LifeTeen. FUS Conferences. Cursillo. TEC. CRHP. ACTS. Alpha. NET. St. Paul's Outreach. Amazing Parish. That Man Is You. Dynamic Catholic. Exodus 90. Bible Timeline. Encounter. Damascus/CYSC. IGNITE.
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WE, the Laity Must Rise Up and Save the Church!!
WE, the Laity Must Rise Up and Save the Church!!
By Lorrie McNickle
It is time for us to rise up and take back our Church, the one that Christ founded and the one the has been hijacked by Satan and his minions.
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The Final Test
The Final Test
By Linda Kracht
This Good Friday we will hear Jesus cry out “My God, My God; why have you abandoned me?” He isn’t crying out against the unjust accusations or the horrible scourging or the fatal injuries suffered at the cruel hands of the Romans or the Jewish people as he walked to Calvary. Rather, He is agonized by feeling disconnected from God - his Heavenly Father.
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This Man Is Ready to Join a Missionary Order - And He Asks for Help
This Man Is Ready to Join a Missionary Order - And He Asks for Help
By Kevin J. Banet
Have you ever wondered where God is calling you in life? Some men are thinking about joining religious life, but are not sure which are best suited for them. One man, JB, writing on a Catholic discussion forum, asked for help in his decision.
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TOTALLY NOT THERE!
TOTALLY NOT THERE!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Led by that Inner Voice, I went back to work as a private duty nurse. I am caring for two clients that need TOTAL care because they are physically unable to do anything anymore. One's mind is not there, the other, her mind very there but unable to verbally communicate. As I care for them, I could feel deep pity for their condition.
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