Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
Questions Answered: Contraception
Questions Answered: Contraception
By Kevin Noles
Recently I was brought into a post on a friend’s Facebook where questions were being asked about why Catholics believe that contraception is against God’s will. Most Protestants believe that it is just fine to contracept and that this is between God and the couple.
Read More...
Silence: Apostacy, Jesuit Priests, 17th Century Japan
Silence: Apostacy, Jesuit Priests, 17th Century Japan
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
Last December, the movie Silence opened to a conflicting maze of reviews. Some greatly praising the film and others exceedingly critical of the tale of the 'apostate Jesuit priests' of seventeenth century Japan. I watched it three days ago and am still pondering its meaning.
Read More...
Gratitude and Trust
Gratitude and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Most trail drovers of the Old West slept on open ground, amidst the cattle, but the chuck-wagon cook always slept on something soft under the protective cover of the chuck wagon itself. This was his traditional compensation for providing the cowhands with good chow. The drovers were typically grateful for the hot meals that he provided along their dusty trail.
Read More...
Mental Prayer: How to do it
Mental Prayer: How to do it
By Joby Provido
A Christian is someone who has a good relationship with Christ, and Mental Prayer is a good way to develop such a relationship. In this article, we will discuss what Mental Prayer is and how to do it.
Read More...
When Tragedy Strikes All Too Soon……Mary's Intercession at Death's Door
When Tragedy Strikes All Too Soon……Mary's Intercession at Death's Door
By James Berkon
I think almost every person has experienced some tragedy like this. I remember one day in high schoo,l a girl walked past me sobbing, in tears. When a teacher asked what was wrong, her classmate responded, “Her friend just committed suicide.”
Read More...
Petition and Trust
Petition and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
A four-year-old girl whose father had been absent on a military assignment overseas for two years composed an original petition while reciting her nightly prayers: “Dear God, please send me a new baby brother, so that we’ll have something to surprise Daddy with when he gets home.”
Read More...
Prayer: Why we need it
Prayer: Why we need it
By Joby Provido
A Christian is defined not as someone who observes God's commandments and adheres to religious norms and practices, although it may entail that. That is a vague description because other religions do the same. Instead, a Christian is someone who has a healthy relationship with Christ.
Read More...
Evidence of the Resurrection
Evidence of the Resurrection
By Nancy Marie Murray
Did the Resurrection of Jesus really happen? And does it really matter? Paul believes our faith itself hinges on the Resurrection, saying, “…if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sin.” (1 Cor 15:17). But why should it matter what the details are, as long as we all love God?
Read More...
Humility and Trust
Humility and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
A politician running for office, in his attempt to elicit a vote from a neighbor lady, listed his promises of reform if he were to be elected. “You are certainly my second choice among the candidates,” she said. Accepting the lukewarm compliment, the candidate asked whom her first choice was. “Anyone else who is running,” she smirked.
Read More...
Did the Risen Christ Appear to his Mother?
Did the Risen Christ Appear to his Mother?
By Joby Provido
The Resurrection was not witnessed by anyone. Jesus did not gloat at his detractors by showing the glory of his Resurrection with blinding rays of light. Instead, as silent as he was born from a womb in the obscure town of Bethlehem, so was he “born” silently from a tomb as to humbly not make a big deal out of it.
Read More...
Easter Poem
Easter Poem
By Ralph Hathaway
Once upon a night we wept with fear, The one we loved was no longer here, He said to all Father forgive, But would we now begin to live.
Read More...
After Lent: Don't Lose Your Momentum
After Lent: Don't Lose Your Momentum
By David Vermont
This year my Church has small note cards in the vestibule that say, “Don’t Give up Chocolate for Lent”. It’s part of a program being run to help Catholics make Lent more meaningful. I’m not involved in the program but it’s intent is obvious – try to make Lent about something more that giving up a small indulgence.
Read More...
The Miracle of the Donkey
The Miracle of the Donkey
By Richard Maffeo
Days before his trial and crucifixion, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a very young donkey. It was the first time – the first time – anyone had ridden the colt.
Read More...
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday
By Bernice Pillart Dumitru
Saturday — the day between — the nothing day — the no thing day, no trials or scourging, no crying out or dying to even talk about it seems useless because that was yesterday, and today is just today, taking us to tomorrow.
Read More...
Reliability and Trust
Reliability and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
A seven-year-old lad was excited about being on a fishing trip with his father. At what seemed like a good area in the lake for fishing, the man stopped the boat and told his son to throw the anchor overboard. The boy promptly obeyed, only to see the anchor, along with its attached rope, sink out of sight.
Read More...
Reflections on Holy Saturday
Reflections on Holy Saturday
By Carol Ann Chybowski
Today is Holy Saturday, a day of silence a day of waiting, a day of trusting. This is the day we remember how Christ trusted in the promise of God, His Father, following His will into death on the Cross, then into the grave
Read More...
The Glory of this Holy Easter - Poem
The Glory of this Holy Easter - Poem
By Ralph Hathaway
To you O’ Lord I open my heart, With you my God forgiving my sins, The blessings of this night remind me now, How much you loved us each and all.
Read More...


Next >>

Trending
The Strange Religious Meaning of Flies
The Strange Religious Meaning of Flies
By Gary Sullivan
A Prayer Before Work
A Prayer Before Work
By Pam Spano
20 Latin Phrases That You Already Know
20 Latin Phrases That You Already Know
By Gary Sullivan
Spiritual Warfare: A Perimeter Prayer for Protection - DELIVERANCE PRAYERS FOR THE LAITY
Spiritual Warfare: A Perimeter Prayer for Protection - DELIVERANCE PRAYERS FOR THE LAITY
By Terri Thomas
Prayer to Combat Evil Attached to Pre-used or Pre-loved Items
Prayer to Combat Evil Attached to Pre-used or Pre-loved Items
By Terri Thomas
Copyright © Catholic365.com | All Rights Reserved