Tag: prayer
When it is Difficult to Pray
When it is difficult to therefore to pray, the most important thing is not to stop praying, not to give up the effort. At these times, turn to the Bible and go to the Church’s liturgy. Meditate on the life and teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. Ponder the wisdom and counsel of… Read More ›
Definition of Prayer
There are several definitions of prayer. But it is most often called talk, a conversation, a colloquy with God. Conversing with someone, not only do we speak but we also listen. Prayer, therefore, is also listening. It consists of listening to hear the interior voice of grace. Listening to hear the call. And then, as… Read More ›
Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, in these time or such brazen impiety, manifest your power with the signs of your ancient victories. And from your throne, where you dispense pardon and graces, mercifully regard the Church of your Son, His Vicar on earth, and every order of clergy and laity, who are sore oppressed… Read More ›
The Great Christian Task of Our Time
Prayers and sacrifice must be used as the most effective spiritual weapons in the war against war, and like all weapons they must be used with deliberate aim: not just with a vague aspiration for peace and security, but against violence and against war. This implies that we are also willing to sacrifice and restrain… Read More ›
Prayer to Archangel Michael
St. Michael, the Archangel! Glorious Prince, chief and champion of the heavenly hosts; guardian of the souls of men; conqueror of the rebel angels! How beautiful you are in your heaven-made armor. We love you, dear Prince of Heaven! We, your happy clients, yearn to enjoy your special protection. Obtain for us from God a… Read More ›
Novena Prayer to the Guardian Angels, Patrons of the Congregation
Heavenly Father, Your infinite love for us has chosen a blessed angel in heaven and appointed him our guide during this earthly pilgrimage. Accept our thanks for so great a blessing. Grant that we may experience the assistance of our holy protector in all our necessities. And you, holy, loving angel and guide, watch over… Read More ›
Two Lives: Fr. Raymond and Betty
Over the summer I was privileged to attend two funerals, Fr. Raymond and my mother-in-law, Betty Ray Canipe. Why would I connect the two? It is quite simple. Betty passed away on Saturday and Fr. Raymond passed away on Sunday. So close together I could not help reflect on parallels between the two of them… Read More ›
Five Paths of Repentance
Would you like me to list also the paths of repentance? They are numerous and quite varied, and all lead to heaven. A first path of repentance is the condemnation of your own sins: Be the first to admit your sins and you will be justified. For this reason, too, the prophet wrote: I said:… Read More ›
On Prayer
Some of the fathers advise us to say the whole prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy,” while others specify that we say it in two parts — “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy,” and then “Son of God, help me” — because this is easier, given the immaturity and feebleness of our intellect…. Read More ›
Acceptable Prayer to God
How can a person know that his prayer is acceptable to God? When a person makes sure that he does not wrong his neighbor in any way whatsosever, then let him be sure that his prayer is acceptable to God. But if someone harms his neighbor in any way whatsoever, either physically or spiritually, his… Read More ›