I fully identify and empathize with our ordained ministers of God (who we call priests, as well as deacons) as my own heart is the heart of a priest by the grace of God. By Rite of Baptism we become God's children and we are called to be Priest (unordained), Prophet and King. A little … Continue reading Why We Must Pray For Priests…
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PARENTHOOD
Words of Blessed Solanus Casey "Parenthood - raising up little saints for God, and sanctifying ones own soul by a constant union of spirit and will with the Divine Spouse of our souls - Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament." Words of Saint Theresa of Calcutta "God does not call me to be successful; He calls … Continue reading PARENTHOOD
Praying for the Government Prayer Guide
FOR THE LORD IS OUR JUDGE The Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our King; it is He who will save us. (Isaiah 33:22) The Lord Almighty is the creator of all things, including government (Isaiah 9:6). He created three institutions to care for us - family, Church and government. His heart is for … Continue reading Praying for the Government Prayer Guide
What Child Is This? December 23, 2024
Only a day and a half left in Advent 2024. I encourage you as you read this to stop whatever you are doing and just be quiet and silent for as long as possible - a minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes or more. Don't think about anything, don't do anything, don't even pray. Pay attention … Continue reading What Child Is This? December 23, 2024
Two Poems Inspired By Advent and A Priest’s Homily 2024
MAKING SPACE Are you making space, making space for Jesus You don’t find him, He finds you Only if you make space for Him He never forces Himself on You Are you making space, making space for Jesus He left us a gift, it’s called the Catholic Church In this Church we store this treasure … Continue reading Two Poems Inspired By Advent and A Priest’s Homily 2024
The Weight of Glory
The Weight of Glory is the title of one of many of C.S. Lewis' books. I am a big fan of C.S. Lewis. Weight means heavy or heaviness. "Lewis introduces the concept of "glory", not as fame or self praise, but as a divine attribute. He delicately argues that humans are not just created by … Continue reading The Weight of Glory
A Positive Way To Look at Dementia
https://www.catholic365.com/article/35405/a-positive-way-to-look-at-dementia.html A Positive Way to Look at Dementia Terri Thomas | 02/03/2024 Photo by Tim Doerfler on Unsplash Use this meditation on DEMENTIA from Holy Family School of Faith to use while praying the rosary. Enjoy! (listen to meditation here) MEDITATION FOR FIRST DECADE St. Louis Martin Louis Martin is the Father of St. Therese the Little Flower, a Doctor of the Church. He … Continue reading A Positive Way To Look at Dementia
What Is The Truth
Does sin exist? What does it mean to sin? The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) states in article 1849 that sin is an offense against reason, truth and right conscience. It is a failure in genuine love for God and neighbor caused by a perverse attachment to certain goods. It wounds the nature of … Continue reading What Is The Truth
Charles DeFeo: Catholic Blogger and Useless Servant of Christ 