Category Archives: Prayers

On the Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary: She Shows up in the Most Surprising Places

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

Recently I came across a photo on Facebook of a Blessed Virgin Mary statue that had settled in the front yard of a property that had been ravaged by an EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.  On May 20, 2013, a … Continue reading →

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Please Join in Prayer, Fasting, and Adoration for the National Election

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

  Something we can all agree upon.   I’m sure that everyone can agree that our country needs all the prayer that it can get. No matter what your political orientation happens to be, it is a great idea to pray for our … Continue reading →

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For All Who Have Difficulty Praying

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

A saint who had a tough time in prayer Today’s saint sympathizes with all of those who have difficulty in prayer.  Because like most of us, she experienced the distractions of everyday life, a wandering mind, hardships, boredom, challenges, and … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Little Friar: St. Francis of Assisi

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Of big beautiful basilicas My art professor flashed an image of a big beautiful Church on the overheads.  It was a class in my undergraduate program at a Southern Baptist college where I was required to give the name, date, … Continue reading →

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The Year of Faith

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

The Year of Faith October 11, 2012 to November 23, 2013 “…They called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith…”(Acts 14:27). Pope Benedict XVI recently declared a … Continue reading →

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For Every Mother with a Child Who is “Out of Control”

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

For every mother that has ever had a kid that was out of control. Today (August 27) is the Feast Day of St. Monica, the Mother of St. Augustine. She lived during the very early years of the Church (333-387).  She … Continue reading →

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A Saint for Every Multi-Tasking Person (Especially Women!)

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

A Multi-Tasking Person I have a particular appreciation for Saints who wear many hats.  The Saint for July 23 had many vocations.  She was a wife and a widow, a mother of eight children, a founder of a religious order, … Continue reading →

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The Fifteen Prayers of St. Bridget of Sweden

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

These prayers as a devotional are recited daily (obtained from Fisheaters.com).  Before each prayer:  Pray one Our Father and one Hail Mary. First Prayer. O Jesus Christ! Eternal Sweetness to those who love Thee, joy surpassing all joy and all … Continue reading →

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