Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
Christmas, Suffering, and Mercy
Christmas, Suffering, and Mercy
By Jennifer Edwards
If you're hurting this Christmas, you have a God who gets it. Some Christians labor under the misunderstanding that God is about making things “nice” for us. While God does desire our lasting happiness, his mercy is not about making things easy.
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Who is Jesus to each one of us?
Who is Jesus to each one of us?
By Tess Shore
In the book, The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything, Father James Martin, SJ speaks about being asked the question, "Who is Jesus?". Then, Pope Francis poses the same question to us at the end of his Sunday Angelus Address. While I am guiding my Confirmation children to the next steps of their own Catholic Faith, I asked the same question. Who is Jesus to each one of us?
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Why Are We All In Jeopardy Of Being Murdered Or Imprisoned Because Of Religion Or Legislation?
Why Are We All In Jeopardy Of Being Murdered Or Imprisoned Because Of Religion Or Legislation?
By Ralph Zuranski
Just because a person identifies themselves as Pro-life does not mean they are. The act of murdering anyone is a complete denial of what true Pro-life people profess.
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We Must Preach With Words
We Must Preach With Words
By Eric Wojtkun
A common phase we hear today is the St Francis saying of "Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words." In our overly politically correct culture, we get bombarded with messages saying words of evangelization offend people and turn them off to the faith.
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No Sacrifice or Oblation
No Sacrifice or Oblation
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
In these few remaining days of Advent, I read and re-read the words of St. Paul about the futility of sacrifice and oblation or offering to God.
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The Sacrament of the Present Moment
The Sacrament of the Present Moment
By David Torkington
The Mass to inaugurate the Year of Divine Mercy had been prepared by the parishioners with the help of the curate and a group of the Sisters of Mercy. The readings, the psalms and the prayer had all been chosen to echo the overall theme of asking God to give his loving mercy to all those present and to the whole world that would be lost without it.
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New Year's Resolutions
New Year's Resolutions
By Michelle Watkins
It’s that time of year again when many will make New Year’s resolution. The goals are usually notable: exercise more, spend less, eat healthy, etc. These are valid and noteworthy goals. Yet, we should remind ourselves that this is our temporary ‘home’ and our primary goal in life should be to reach heaven in the afterlife. Therefore, we shouldn’t forget resolutions for our walk in faith.
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The Jews were probably asking themselves, "What? Where?"
The Jews were probably asking themselves, "What? Where?"
By De Maria
Many times I've heard people say that the Ancient Jews were so well versed in Scripture. Yet, without divine assistance, they could not recognize Jesus Christ in the Old Testament.
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The Grand Illusionist
The Grand Illusionist
By Grace Waters
After a long day of cleaning my master’s house and waiting on his insufferable family, I found myself walking down an unfamiliar road. I did not recall this street in a town I had lived in my wh,ole life. I was about to retrace my steps when I heard a crooning voice entreat me
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Ships, Storms, Sleep & Heaven's Shores: A New Year's Reflection
Ships, Storms, Sleep & Heaven's Shores: A New Year's Reflection
By Nate Lauer
We are perishing. We’ve made it through the year 2015. But we are perishing. Every. Last. One. Of. Us. Good year or bad year for you, 2015 brought you closer to death. Perhaps this seems to overly gloomy and doomy for a Holiday post.
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Scripture says, "All generations shall call me blessed!"
Scripture says, "All generations shall call me blessed!"
By De Maria
So, why don’t Protestants love Mary? Mary is the Mother of God and our Mother! Mary is the Mother of God, the Mother of Jesus, who is God. And Jesus gave her to us to be our mother. So, guess what, we treat her as our mother. We love her as our own mother. We do this in obedience to Christ and to the Word of God in Scripture.
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"O Come, Let us adore Him" with the Christmas Crèche
"O Come, Let us adore Him" with the Christmas Crèche
By Sr. Christina M. Neumann
Pictured here is a 66 year-old nativity scene, or crèche, which Sr. Elaine Marie, bookkeeper at St. Anne’s received for a Christmas gift at nine years of age. As she grew up, she and her parents would set it up on their farmstead each year. More figures, such as a deer, Santa, some of the angels, and, of course a dog, where added to the original set over the years.
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Why did you check your brain at the door of the Catholic Church?
Why did you check your brain at the door of the Catholic Church?
By De Maria
Protestants believe in “private interpretation” of Scripture. They object that we, Catholics, give up our right to do so and unquestioningly accept all that the Catholic Church teaches.
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Pray For The Repentance Of The Planned Parenthood Shooter And All Involved In The Abortion Industry
Pray For The Repentance Of The Planned Parenthood Shooter And All Involved In The Abortion Industry
By Ralph Zuranski
How can anyone justify the slaughter of millions of babies in the womb by Planned Parenthood?
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Why do Catholics make such a big deal about Mary?
Why do Catholics make such a big deal about Mary?
By De Maria
Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity.
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Matt Birk, A Pro-Life Baltimore Ravens NFL Team Member Is A Strong Christian Prayer Warrior Who Refused To Meet With Barack Obama
Matt Birk, A Pro-Life Baltimore Ravens NFL Team Member Is A Strong Christian Prayer Warrior Who Refused To Meet With Barack Obama
By Ralph Zuranski
Matt Birk, a Pro-life Baltimore Ravens NFL team member, refused to meet with President Obama because of his total support and promotion of the murdering of innocent babies by Planned Parenthood.
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Bereans contra Sola Scriptura
Bereans contra Sola Scriptura
By De Maria
Protestants frequently use the account of the Bereans, in the book of Acts, to justify Sola Scriptura (aka Scripture alone). But that claim doesn't bear up under scrutiny.
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