Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
Nun On The Run
Nun On The Run
By Victor S E Moubarak
It was Friday evening and Father Ignatius was alone in the Parish House listening to his favourite classical music. He sat in his armchair by the fire, eyes closed, and with his hand slowly moving his index finger in the air as if holding a baton and conducting an orchestra. Just as the music reached his favourite piece of Verdi’s Aida … The Triumphal March … just then, the front doorbell rang
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Self-Denial: Sure or Not
Self-Denial: Sure or Not
By Fr. Andrew Kooi
I find it interesting and amusing to observe how some go about practising some form of self-denial, especially when it comes to Fridays, or even the season of Lent. Some seem to think that self-denial merely means that one must abstain from eating meat on Fridays, and they feel very good about themselves for doing so.
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Are You Smarter than an Armadillo?
Are You Smarter than an Armadillo?
By Greg Schlueter
Does anyone know what a Hillbilly Road Bump is? An armadillo. Over half-a-million are killed every year. They get comfortable parking in the middle of the road. As a result, they perish. How many of us Christians are the same?
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Irving "Francis" Houle--an Average, Middle Class, Husband and Father from Michigan…He also bore the Stigmata
Irving "Francis" Houle--an Average, Middle Class, Husband and Father from Michigan…He also bore the Stigmata
By Larry Peterson
We know that St. Francis of Assisi was the first known person to receive the Stigmata and another stigmatic, who was canonized in 2002, is St. Pio of Pietrelcina. We know him best as Padre Pio. St Catherine of Siena may be the best known Catholic woman who bore the stigmata and, for the most part, those who have received the stigmata have been women. Then there is Irving "Francis" Houle
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Peace of Mind
Peace of Mind
By Crysaly Aviles
I have a peace that surpasses all understanding because my mind is on Christ, (Phil. 4:7). There are moments in life when circumstances seem so overwhelming, but in Christ we are not to worry about these things because they truly are out of our control. “If even the smallest things are beyond your control, why are you anxious about the rest?” (Luke 12:26). God wants us at ease in all circumstances
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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
By Fr. Andrew Kooi
Are successful businessmen considered wise? What about university professors? Are they considered wise? If a person has a PhD or some Academic Doctorate in some area of specialisation, is that person considered wise? It seems as if many of us have equated wisdom with knowledge, intelligence and good business acumen.
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Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Between A Rock And A Hard Place
By Anne Rose
One fine fall day I had nearly all my ducks in a row. I was preparing to go away on a trip, checking off one by one the items on my list. Then the call that changed it all: a neighboring parish was allowing the Blessed Sacrament to be exposed for periods of time with no committed adorers present. Would I go and fill a spot later in the day. If someone didn’t cover, the priest might shut the whole
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From Toy Town with Love
From Toy Town with Love
By David Torkington
When I was a boy I used to call people by what they did. My older brothers used to laugh when I said I had seen Mr Postman, Mr Builder, Mr Plumber or Mr Dustman. I suppose the idea came from my favourite radio program 'Toy Town'. Everybody was called by what they did. It was Mr Mayor, Mr Policeman, Mr Inventor, Mr Magician and even Mr Grouser!
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Be Prepared for the Most Important Day
Be Prepared for the Most Important Day
By Bill Dunn
In this week’s gospel reading at Mass, Jesus offered a parable about being prepared. He used a wedding feast to symbolize Heaven, and a bridegroom to symbolize Himself. No one knew when the bridegroom would arrive and begin the feast. Half the people were ready; the other half were not.
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Stop Singing Those Songs, Part 2
Stop Singing Those Songs, Part 2
By Lorrie McNickle
I recently had an article post on this site addressing what I have witnessed and realized to be a trend toward self-centeredness in Liturgy, especially in many of the more modern songs we sing. I specifically referenced a particular song, "Here I Am, Lord” that many find special.
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Are You Ready For Death?
Are You Ready For Death?
By Fr. Andrew Kooi
Each and every one of us will have to face two things in life that we will encounter whether we like it or not.
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Making More Time For the Lord
Making More Time For the Lord
By Helen Mac
The Holy Spirit is synonymous with Peace………… Life today has speeded up and we find ourselves in a hurry most of the time.
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Feast of the Dedication of Lateran Basilica
Feast of the Dedication of Lateran Basilica
By Ralph Hathaway
I once dreamed of a magnificent edifice, built to lofty heights, Within its walls were signs of peace filled with joyful bliss,
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Church Restructuring Brings Out Angry Letter-Writers
Church Restructuring Brings Out Angry Letter-Writers
By Bill Dunn
In recent months, the Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford implemented its Pastoral Planning process, which resulted in many parishes being closed or merged. This unprecedented restructuring has produced a lot of upheaval in the lives of area Catholics. It also has produced a slew of letters-to-the-editor in local newspapers.
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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
By Fr. Andrew Kooi
If you look at society, what do you see? Many of us see that society seems to be made up of two categories. One category is what we call leaders, the other is what we call followers.
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Five Stunning Quotes about God by One of Our Newest Saints
Five Stunning Quotes about God by One of Our Newest Saints
By Leonard Wathen
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906), was a young French Discalced Carmelite who was canonized by Pope Francis on October 16, 2016. She was a gifted pianist who in 1901 entered the monastery, where she lived for just five years before dying of Addison’s disease. Her writings reveal a profound spirituality that all Christians can learn from.
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An Appeal to Build the Kingdom Here and Now [We're Appointed and Anointed to have a MASS Impact]
An Appeal to Build the Kingdom Here and Now [We're Appointed and Anointed to have a MASS Impact]
By Greg Schlueter
Dear Catholic friends who share a yearning for the Kingdom: I'm often haunted (in a holy way) by an epic question: Would Jesus have taught us to pray "Thy Kingdom come" if He were not prepared to fulfill it?
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