Tag Archives: Prayer

God’s Binary World

The spirit of relativism, which rules our society, insists that any choice we make, as long as it makes us “feel good,” is the right choice. God tells us that isn’t so. We have two choices, God, or not God. This is the question Joshua asks the Israelites just before his death after recounting theContinue reading “God’s Binary World”

Why Do We Need Lent?

Lent is right in front of us, a little more than a week away. Lent this year begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5, 2025. Why do we do this every year? It’s more than just a build-up to our celebration of the Passion of Our Lord (Palm Sunday, Good Friday) in preparation for rememberingContinue reading “Why Do We Need Lent?”

Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord

Reflections on the Readings from the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B Before we get into this week’s reflections we should take a quick look at the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist, the Bread of Life, Panis Angelicus. First of all, the Eucharist is a sacrament. A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ which givesContinue reading “Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord”

Jesus Feeds the Multitudes:

Reflections on the Readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B in the liturgical cycle focuses mainly on the gospel of Mark. However, the gospel of Mark is the shortest of the gospels, so the Church fills out the year with readings from other gospels, mostly the gospel of John. Thus, this week (andContinue reading “Jesus Feeds the Multitudes:”

Vacation from Work, Not God

Summer is upon us. That means nicer weather (and afternoon thunderstorms around here), more outdoor activities, family outings, travel, Independence Day celebrations (don’t forget your flag), etc. However, as committed Catholics, we must remember that our commitment to God does not change with the seasons. While we might be on vacation from work, we shouldContinue reading “Vacation from Work, Not God”

My Articles on Catholic365

Although I haven’t been posting here lately, I have multiple articles on Catholic365.com. Please read and share. Catholic Men’s Groups are Vital, January 29, 2024: https://www.catholic365.com/article/35324/catholic-mens-groups-are-vital.html Hell, February 1, 2024: https://www.catholic365.com/article/35378/hell.html Lent 2024, February 8, 2024: https://www.catholic365.com/article/35470/lent-2024.html God is Calling, February 11, 2024: https://www.catholic365.com/article/35494/god-is-calling.html Jesus and His Cross, February 13, 2024: https://www.catholic365.com/article/35528/jesus-and-his-cross.html Pray Constantly, February 16, 2024: https://www.catholic365.com/article/36583/pray-constantly.html What DoContinue reading “My Articles on Catholic365”

The Call: A conversion story

(For those who don’t think Jesus “speaks” to them during adoration.) (While meditating on the Eucharist during Adoration, 9/8/2023) Emptiness, loss, feeling of abandonment, Seeking solace, Church, the mass,  Surrounded by strangers. Movement of Heart, a calling, Planning to sin, asking God’s grace, The answer: God intercedes. He sends people to call me back. Reconciliation.Continue reading “The Call: A conversion story”

A Time for Reflection

Christians around the world are embarking on the solemn season of Lent. This is a period for reflection, prayer, fasting, and repentance. For Catholics it is part of the liturgical year, the cycle of feasts and celebrations, much like the cycle of feasts God instructed the Israelites to observe after He brought them out ofContinue reading “A Time for Reflection”

Death: Are You Ready?

I fell in my driveway yesterday, landing on my shoulder and banging my head right above the eye hard on the concrete. My wife insisted on taking me to the emergency room. Anyone who has been to the E.R. for anything knows what that is like – perkatory. Perkatory is that agonizingly endless interval enduredContinue reading “Death: Are You Ready?”

Jesus and the Cross

At the beginning of Holy Week and in anticipation of Easter I was reflecting on our Lord’s passion, suffering and death on the cross. I began to think about those non-Catholic Christians and wondered what they did in preparation and how they reflected on the events leading up to Our Lord’s glorious resurrection on EasterContinue reading “Jesus and the Cross”

Personal Prayer to the Holy Trinity

By your grace and mercy, O Lord, you called me back to you.  I don’t know how long I resisted your call or did not acknowledge it, but you finally called loudly enough that I answered. Then you gently, but firmly, guided me to discern you more and to get to know you better. YouContinue reading “Personal Prayer to the Holy Trinity”

 Prayers after Mass

The following prayers, which I referred to in my recent post “Pray,” were ordered by His Holiness Pope Leo XIII to be recited kneeling after mass. They were said after mass when I was young (pre-Vatican II). Prayers to be said: Hail Mary (3 times) Hail Holy Queen Let us Pray:  O God, our refugeContinue reading “ Prayers after Mass“