Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
The first shall be last and the last shall be first.
The first shall be last and the last shall be first.
By Troy Kroening
Now, this has nothing to do with showing up late to Mass. I am pretty sure that God prefers you be there early. It may be better to ask, are we pushing others down in order to be raised up? At first, we may not see where/if we do this. A good test would be to check our humility.
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The Power of Poor Souls' Prayers!
The Power of Poor Souls' Prayers!
By Elizabeth Thomas
“The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines purgatory as a "purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven," which is experienced by those "who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified" (CCC 1030). It notes that "this final purification of the elect . . . is entirely different from the punishment of the damned" (CCC 1031).
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Mud Cookies: Imagine Feeding Your Children Some?
Mud Cookies: Imagine Feeding Your Children Some?
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
"When there is no food for three or four days, the children cry from the pain. So I make them mud cookies to fill up their stomachs." The missionary priest, Monsignor Patrick Marron from Food for the Poor, quoted a woman living in a village of about two hundred people about 20 miles from Port Au Prince, the capital of Haiti.
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My Mortal Sin
My Mortal Sin
By Victor S E Moubarak
I left the hotel hurriedly in a taxi on my way to the airport. It was then that I realized that I had sinned deeply and severely the night before.
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Why Mary Visits
Why Mary Visits
By Sherry Kenner
Throughout the centuries there have been reported incidents of heavenly visits from Mary, the mother of God. Some of these apparitions have received church approval. An “apparition” is a supernatural appearance.
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What A Beautiful Gate!!!
What A Beautiful Gate!!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
After Easter, we had a reading that inspired within me a vision ---a place of healing for all to come, a place called “Beautiful Gate.” The reading was from Acts 3 and told of Peter and John seeing a crippled man at a temple gate called the “Beautiful Gate.” If you note in the reading, the man begs alms from Peter and John. But instead they gave him something much greater.
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Strengthening The Parish Bond
Strengthening The Parish Bond
By Mariel Roersma
How many of us know the new people who sit in the pews on Sunday? How many of us put forth effort to make others feel welcome? Not enough, I'm sure. Maybe that is one reason why the pews are so empty. One way to maybe fill up those pews is to strengthen the bond.
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Your Father Wants You To Know...
Your Father Wants You To Know...
By Ellen Mady
Nothing can compare with the confidence and security that comes from knowing we have a Father who loves us, cares for us and protects us.
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Rejecting "Common Sense" also Rejects the Golden Rule
Rejecting "Common Sense" also Rejects the Golden Rule
By Larry Peterson
It seems that the fear of litigation has triggered the ongoing evaporation of "Common sense". What triggered my need to defend "common sense" are three separate incidents that I experienced over the past month.
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On Being Childless on Mothers' Day
On Being Childless on Mothers' Day
By Rose Cuervo
I attended a Mass where the pastor called all the moms to come forward to receive a blessing and a red carnation. The ladies were dressed in their finest and were beaming even at the start of the service, exchanging effusive greetings.
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Letter to a Convert's Dad
Letter to a Convert's Dad
By Barbara Golder
It would be presumptuous of me to say I know how you feel, now that your son has made the transition from the Protestant tradition of his birth and family to a strange and new home in the Catholic Church. But I can say I’ve seen this responce before and I know that the pain you fell is deep, real, and confusing.
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Who's your shepherd?
Who's your shepherd?
By Jason Klinnert
Everyone loves to hang out with the winner. It makes you feel like you're a winner too. You hope that whatever they have inside of them, rubs off on you too. On the other side of the coin, everyone loves to watch someone lose. It makes them feel good about themselves.
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Blessed Events with the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
Blessed Events with the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
By Catholic365
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima has made many historic journeys for peace in our nation and conversion of hearts.
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Dear Daughter of Christ and First Communicant
Dear Daughter of Christ and First Communicant
By Katie Zalany
Dear Daughter of Christ and First Communicant,
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Responding To Mary's Call At Fatima
Responding To Mary's Call At Fatima
By Bernice Pillart Dumitru
This year marks 100 years since amazing supernatural events took place in the small village of Fatima, Portugal. Three peasant children, Lucia Santos, Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto were prepared in 1916 by an Angel, to experience six apparitions of the Virgin Mary on the 13th of the month from May through October, 1917.
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Fatima - 100 Years Ago
Fatima - 100 Years Ago
By Bernice Pillart Dumitru
Europe was in the throes of a world war the like of which had never been seen. Untold suffering was afflicting every country involved. At the same time many countries in Europe were experiencing internal difficulties because of the spread of ideologies.
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Their Radiant Faces
Their Radiant Faces
By Katie Zalany
I’ve been developing a deep respect for the religious in our faith for some time now. Their faces are radiant with joy and love for God, and it inspires me to find what possesses their hearts so fully.
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