Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
The Harrowing of Hell
The Harrowing of Hell
By David Torkington
I first began to understand certain mystical truths as I prayed at the place where Jesus was crucified on the first Good Friday.
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Enter Into Intimate Communion with Jesus Christ: It's the Only Way to Live
Enter Into Intimate Communion with Jesus Christ: It's the Only Way to Live
By Deacon Frederick Bartels
It is the case today that, even among those few who attend Mass each Sunday, many Catholics do not enjoy a personal, intimate relationship of communion with Christ and the rich, transformative prayer life this union entails.
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Overcoming Satan In Your Life
Overcoming Satan In Your Life
By Ray Sullivan
If you watch TV a lot, you will notice that evil in the world is not only increasing exponentially; it is also being called normal and good.
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Behold, I am with you always…
Behold, I am with you always…
By Sr. Christina M. Neumann
A recent Communion antiphon contained a message which, to me, is crucial. Taken from Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:20, it reminds us of His promise to be “with [us] always, even to the end of the age.”
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If You Seek Healing
If You Seek Healing
By Susan Skinner
I find that the prayers of most people are for healing and relief from suffering. Many people contact me asking for prayers for their sufferings and healing for themselves or their family members. I believe deeply that prayers have efficacy, and that as part of the communion of Saints we are bound to one another so we must pray for one another.
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Crying Out To God
Crying Out To God
By Mariel Roersma
There are times when you cry out to God and then there’s really times where you cry out to Him. That is now. Watching my best friend destroy her life one day at a time is heart-wrenching. And I know in my heart that only God can fix this downward spiral.
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Train your child (and self) in the way of the Lord.
Train your child (and self) in the way of the Lord.
By Rose Cuervo
Fathers are the lightning rod for faith. Churchgoing fathers keep the faith alive for they create faith-practicing kids. What use is a dad if not to lead the children to holiness? To heaven? This is a fundamental catechism that parents should know.
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A Day in the Life of a Dreamer
A Day in the Life of a Dreamer
By Ralph Hathaway
It was about dawn on a summer morning in the foothills of Pennsylvania when I decided to stroll along the summit of the beautiful mountains, which beckon to me daily as I walk while meditating. The sky was cloudless and there were felt gentle breezes upon my face, as I wiped away the drops of perspiration produced from a five mile walk across the open bluff of the mountain retreat
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Suicidality, Divine Mercy and Healing
Suicidality, Divine Mercy and Healing
By Rose Cuervo
Once I was on a train ride talking to a black woman who lamented some of the inner city realities which we are too familiar with–lack of jobs, poverty, disconnect with opportunity.
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Strangers
Strangers
By Ralph Hathaway
The trip to New England was very pleasant and invigorating due to the constant expanse of blue sky and warm southerly breezes. From this was to be my vacation to myself, away from everything that seemed to weigh heavily upon me.
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Moms NEED Each Other
Moms NEED Each Other
By Melanie R. Cameron
I wrote this in 2014, and now, walking with a friend who is going through a miscarriage, the words ring so true.
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The Breath of Life
The Breath of Life
By James Berkon
“I’m a good guy! I work hard and I love my family! So why should I spend an hour every weekend listening to why I am going to hell?” Homer Simpson lamented while speaking to God in the episode Homer the Heretic of Season Four of The Simpsons.
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Praying to remember a password
Praying to remember a password
By Faith-Full Writer
My job requires me to log into my computer at the start of the day and several times during the day - upwards of 15 or 20 times, depending on how busy I am. As a result, I'm constantly trying to remember the specific letter-and number combination that will allow me the access I need to accomplish the day's tasks.
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What Happened to Best Lent Ever?!
What Happened to Best Lent Ever?!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Over the course of doing the best I could to have a Great or Best Lent EVER—a strange thing happened. At first, it was a time of contentment, as it felt good to fast between hungers. Drawing away to read, reflect and write in journals gave a sense of joy too. Drawing away from Facebook and the media was definitely not hard for “who wanted the drama anyhow!” This Lent was definitely GREAT!!!
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My Best Friend/ The Holy Spirit
My Best Friend/ The Holy Spirit
By Ralph Hathaway
Who would think that a simple mortal could believe that The Holy Spirit of God might become like another mortal and be a friend one that we would be able to confide in, speak with, and share so many intimate thoughts? I hope to enforce that idea with this reflection.
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You are Either Catholic or Not!
You are Either Catholic or Not!
By Lorrie McNickle
You know, you are either Catholic are you are not. There really is no middle group or compromises on this notion. Being a Catholic means that you adhere to the precepts of the Church, all of them. It also means that you follow the teachings of the Church, all of those too. Not just the ones that are easy and popular; or that you agree with.
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You Are Enough
You Are Enough
By Mary Kathryn Ahlberg
Here I sit, at 2:18 a.m. on Friday morning, unable to fall asleep. I've had way too much on my mind lately, causing me to not get enough sleep. Is it even possible to become an insomniac within a week? If any of y'all are doctors, let me know.
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