Articles in 'Prayers & Devotionals'
Which God Do You Believe In?
Which God Do You Believe In?
By Pat McDermott
If we are all Catholic don’t we all believe in the same God? Well yes, and no. Let me explain. In my spiritual readings I often come across a thought or two that sends me into a whole new thought process than the writer was on. In one reading the author referred to the God in the Bible verses the God alive within us. He then went on with his point.
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Planned Parenthood Dishonors the American Flag
Planned Parenthood Dishonors the American Flag
By Sean Gillen
While praying outside the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Houston today, I noticed three flagpoles at the front of the building flying the American flag, the Texas state flag, and the Planned Parenthood flag- all at equal level.
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The Secret to Freedom is Standing Still?
The Secret to Freedom is Standing Still?
By Melanie Jean Juneau
I want to shout out a secret to authentic interior freedom, a secret which will go against every fiber of your being. The answer to every crisis, every threat you will face in your life on earth is to stand still and trust. Easier said than done.
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How to Become More Beautiful
How to Become More Beautiful
By Erika Wehrly
Beauty, is one of the most desirable and sought after qualities in our society today. Every store, even grocery stores and dollar stores, have a "beauty" aisle. Filled with pinks and reds, and pictures of happy and perfectly flawless women The "beauty" aisle says, "Come and become happy, become desirable, and become beautiful."
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Blessed are the Persecuted
Blessed are the Persecuted
By Sherry Kenner
A few years ago I decided to research my Cajun ancestors. My mother is a Melancon and a direct descendant of Pierre Melanson (original spelling) from Grand Pre’ in Nova Scotia. She grew up a devout Catholic. Her parents with their children said the rosary on their knees every evening. Her father, Newton Melancon, went to Mass with the Knights of Columbus every Monday morning
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Hearing God's Voice
Hearing God's Voice
By Gwen Evans
Do you want to hear God’s voice? As a Catholic Christian it is part of your inheritance to be able to hear the voice of God and receive His direction for your life.
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The Persecuted Church
The Persecuted Church
By Nancy Marie Murray
Christianity seems so commonplace in this country that many forget how truly radical Christian beliefs are. The very idea of God becoming man so scandalized the once glorious angel Lucifer that he rebelled against God, too proud to worship Christ in the lowly guise of a man. Even now, Lucifer rages against Christ’s followers.
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10 Best Practices If You Want Your Engagement to Build A Strong Marriage
10 Best Practices If You Want Your Engagement to Build A Strong Marriage
By Melanie R. Cameron
1 - Plan the details together - from flowers and theme and invitations to cake tastings and guest lists, I guarantee, your early marriage will be VERY strong if you take advantage of this opportunity to do what you will do a lot in marriage - distinguish between preferences and needs.
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Fish & Loaves: The Provisions of Faith
Fish & Loaves: The Provisions of Faith
By Caroline Godin
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?” (John 6:9) I recently wrote on this for our parish bulletin. The first thing that came to mind was money. Gah! It’s like the world has its grubby tentacles in my head!
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Praying to Saints
Praying to Saints
By Victor S E Moubarak
For years on end the discussion as to whether it is right for Catholics to pray to Saints rages on. So let’s all join in and see if we can clear the confusion a little. Those who accuse Catholics of wrong doing seem to focus on two points in particular; there are others; but let’s concentrate on the main two points.
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I Wanna See Your Face!!!
I Wanna See Your Face!!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
I wanna see Your Face!! Recently in prayer, I blurted out—“Jesus, I want to see your face—I want to see Your Face!!!” It was more of a demand than a nice request—coming from the heart of a child who would just once want to see the Face of Jesus---for REAL!
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Fermenting the Spirit
Fermenting the Spirit
By Matthew Newsome
I decided long ago that real things were better than fake things. My preference for authenticity began with oatmeal. I took the time one morning to slow-cook a pot of steel cut oats, and enjoyed it with a little brown sugar and fresh berries. There was simply no comparison to the one-minute stuff that comes from paper packets.
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Image This
Image This
By Mary Rivers
Creating man, God has given man a mind, a heart, a soul, a will to seek Him out, thereby knowing and loving Him. He has granted man an image of himself in Jesus Christ whereby man may learn the way to God, His Father.
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The Scapular?
The Scapular?
By Bernice Pillart Dumitru
“Whosoever dies wearing this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire.” This promise was made by our Lady of Mt. Carmel when She appeared to St. Simon Stock and gave him the scapular, asking him to spread the practice of wearing this Sign of belonging to HER. She literally promises those who wear this scapular with faith and love that they will go to heaven!! I don't take HER words lightly...
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Anonymous Letter
Anonymous Letter
By Barbara Golder
My groom came home with a cat-that-ate-the canary look last night. Something really interesting happened to me at work to day. I got an anonymous letter. My heart sank, as anonymous letters rarely bode well, until I realized he was still grinning. So what’s up?
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Analysis of a Conversion, Intro
Analysis of a Conversion, Intro
By De Maria
I am a "revert" to the Catholic Church. When I was young, I very quickly fell away from my Catholic Faith. And I often wonder, why? And then, also, I wonder, why I came back? Don't get me wrong, I don't regret coming back to the Catholic Church. But, I wonder why God gave me the grace to come back. And other people who seem to me, even more deserving, have not come back.
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Mom led prayer
Mom led prayer
By Catherine Garrett
As a mom of three little ones and a wife to a busy EMT, I'm a fairly busy person. Between feeding and caring for everyone (and the animals), changing diapers, doing laundry and dishes, and mowing I tend to have a lot of activities in my day! One of the things I have scheduled is prayer time.
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