Tag: prayer
The marvel of prayer: What God has spoken will be fulfilled...
"Lord, now let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled."
Thus begins the Canticle of Simeon, the prayer drawn from the words...
Work assignment leads to unlikely pilgrimage to St. Augustine Church in...
On July 9, 2019, my parents celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary, and my mom was diagnosed with cancer.
I was in Washington, nearing the end...
Second Sunday of Lent: Strive to work on a relationship with...
If there is a universal concern among people of faith, it comes with phrases like, "I wish I could pray better" or "I don't...
Combating racism is a good and necessary work for the Catholic...
"What can our parishes do to combat the sins of racism in the geographical boundaries of our community?" This is a question I am...
Pope Francis encourages Australians in New South Wales affected by severe...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis sent words of encouragement to Australians in the state of New South Wales, where some areas received two-thirds of...
A Lenten meditation that calls to mind an examination of our...
Jesus, as I make the 40-day pilgrimage through Lent, I ask that my journey may always be at your side. My one Lenten goal,...
When in need, don’t be ashamed to pray, ‘the cry of...
VATICAN CITY -- Praying to God in times of joy and sorrow is a natural, human thing to do because it connects men and...
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Though our prayer might be imperfect,...
Sunday Scripture reading, Aug. 30, 2020
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1) Jer 20:7-9
Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9
2) Rom 12:1-2
Gospel: Mt 16:21-27
In the first line of the first...
Keep in mind that faith is not only taught, but caught:...
"Mom, you too slow. I do it."
The almost 3-year-old began to say the Hail Mary, complete with a little head bow at the name...
Pope Francis sends aid to Lebanon to help Catholic Church and...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has sent 250,000 euros ($295,000) to Lebanon to help the Catholic Church and Catholic charitable organizations assist people impacted...