Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
Jesus Mary and Joseph
Jesus Mary and Joseph
By Victor S E Moubarak
Not much is known about Jesus’ childhood. The Bible records the story of His birth in Bethlehem and the early days of His life but not much more.
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Martyred for Painting a Nativity Scene
Martyred for Painting a Nativity Scene
By Larry Peterson
Thank you Founding Fathers. You have truly left us Americans blessed. I am a Catholic and I went to Mass this morning without a care in the world. For many Catholics, the world over this has not always been the case.
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Nonsense: Trust and Pray
Nonsense: Trust and Pray
By Steve Reasbeck
You know, I’ve been thinking. I don’t mind getting older. I really don’t. It’s a gift many folks never get. I’m grateful. Actually, it unencumbers you. When you reach that point, you don’t have to worry about career, or employer politics. It means nothing.
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To Whom should I pray? Father, Son, Holy Ghost!
To Whom should I pray? Father, Son, Holy Ghost!
By Ralph Hathaway
Already, from Genesis to John’s Gospel, we can see the eternal action of the Father (God), the Word of God, (Jesus Christ before the Incarnation), and the action of the (Holy Spirit); creating, redeeming, and sanctifying the human race.
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Remembering Alzheimer's Patients and their Caregivers
Remembering Alzheimer's Patients and their Caregivers
By Larry Peterson
A Poem About Alzheimer's
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O Happy Fault!
O Happy Fault!
By Nicholas Modelski
A few weeks ago, the priest at daily Mass shared a profound thought that I've never really thought of. He referred to the line in the Exsultet (the thing the deacon, priest, or cantor sings at Easter Vigil after the Paschal candle is placed in the sanctuary): "O happy fault/that earned so great, so glorious a Redeemer!"
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The Dual Attack
The Dual Attack
By Susan Skinner
The father of lies attacks the human will, intellect, and memory in one of two ways.
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Open Mouth, Insert Foot
Open Mouth, Insert Foot
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
"Foot-in-mouth" disease is common in these days of political sensitivity. The poor become "economically challenged," while the elderly are "chronologically gifted."
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God Speaks to Our Hearts, When We Seek His Words
God Speaks to Our Hearts, When We Seek His Words
By Elizabeth Thomas
In the past two weeks, while dealing with slow recovery process, and also praying for wisdom; I have received two specific messages that I KNOW you might want to hear too.
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Will You Earn Angel Wings?
Will You Earn Angel Wings?
By Lorrie McNickle
“Your loved one has earned their angel wings” Eeick!!!!! That comment makes me want to scream, especially when I see it posted by someone who teaches in Catholic Education. I am not sure if there is any statement that so fundamentally demonstrates the ignorance and apathy of most Catholics in today’s society.
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Obedience - the Virtue
Obedience - the Virtue
By Linda Kracht
How and why does authentic obedience imprint God’s character on us? Let’s examine obedience — the virtue — this month. Yes, obedience is a virtue when practiced for all the right reasons and in all the right ways. But it can easily become corrupted through play-acting and pride.
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
By E.M. McCarthy
I smell the wax burning. The purity of bees’ wax calms me. I recall that as a small cian, I sat by the fire during the long winter months, and shivered as the wind spoke to the clouds in loud gusts. The flames of the oetseira comforted me then. Now the candle’s flames remind me we do not walk alone on the earth. The Spirit is here with me.
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Do You Choose the Rainbow or the Rainbow Flag?
Do You Choose the Rainbow or the Rainbow Flag?
By Lorrie McNickle
The rainbow is an everlasting sign and symbol from God of a covenant He made with His people during the earliest days of creation. It was a sign that God would never again destroy the evilness, and filth of sin with the cleansing waters of a flood; a flood that ravaged the Earth and destroyed all life, except a small chosen few of His faithful servants.
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Reflection - First Friday - July, 2017
Reflection - First Friday - July, 2017
By Kathleen A. Skarupinski
Had another great morning Mass, Benediction and reflection - 1st Friday. Got to thinking about this advice..."Don't do what they do, but do what they tell you." As a Catholic, I've had to answer to this question whenever one of our shepherds seems to be choosing sin.
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Who did Jesus die for?
Who did Jesus die for?
By Ralph Hathaway
A question arose one day from some close relatives while discussing the severe actions perpetrated by some of the most heinous individuals of our recent history, as to who is in Hell. These relatives were positive that those individuals should be in Hell and the certainty that they were was enough said.
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Believing With Eyes Closed
Believing With Eyes Closed
By Victor S E Moubarak
Sister Georgina came to see Father Ignatius in his office. She was a nun living in the Convent nearby and whilst it was not unusual for the nuns to visit the Parish House from time to time this visit was somewhat formal. The nun had phoned the priest that morning and asked him for an appointment.
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On a Theology of Marriage
On a Theology of Marriage
By Denise Deverts
A few months ago I took a four-part class on the Sacraments. It was a good class, and I learned quite a bit. However, I was a little disappointed in the coverage of Holy Matrimony. It later was pointed out to me that the theology of marriage is somewhat underdeveloped compared to that of the other six Sacraments.
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