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It was almost exactly one year ago when I cried out in prayer to God: “I can’t do this anymore!”
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It was almost exactly one year ago when I cried out in prayer to God: “I can’t do this anymore!”
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Suffering and Joy, All as God Wills
The altar in San Giovanni Rotondo where St. Pio said MassI think it is safe to say that a mystique of sorts has evolved surrounding the beloved man popularly known as Padre Pio. The fact that since 2002, he has been numbered among the canonized saints of the Catholic Church, at times appears to be a mere afterthought.
Is My Baby Among the 2,200 Remains Found In An Abortionist's Garage?
by Serena DyksenWhen I was ten years old I began being groomed by my aunt’s husband as I babysat their children. He eventually raped me at the age of 13.
Jesus, Teach Us to Pray
Jesus’ words recorded in Sacred Scripture continue to speak to us just as clearly today as to the eager crowds who listened to Him on the hills of Galilee. The subject of prayer, which Jesus addressed often and practiced consistently throughout His time on earth, is one eminently worthy of revisiting. The Gospels make it clear that, by word and example, Jesus modeled for us the importance of a close personal relationship with the Father we share in common.
Take the Ordinary Time Challenge!
We find ourselves now well into that lengthy liturgical period termed Ordinary Time. For some of us, there is a tendency to take this season at its name, to treat these weeks as a ho-hum, colorless gap bridging the feasts of Corpus Christi and Christ the King. Give us Lent and Advent, when we can focus on the tough stuff!
Our Lady of Knock ~ Silent Messenger of Hope
Our Lady of Knock Chapel of Apparitions, at Knock Shrine in County Mayo, Ireland (wikimedia)This August marks the 140th anniversary of an event of the highest spiritual significance for the people of Ireland, and in fact, for the faithful of the world.
Morning of Grace Deepens Faith, Lifts Hearts
by Denise McKaneEvery Morning of Grace is another opportunity to have our Lord stretch our hearts ever larger. Our Blessed Mother and her Holy Spouse take us and form us more and more into His little handmaids. “For Such a Time as This” we give Him our “fiats.”
The Lady Clare ~ Assisi’s Brilliant Light
August 11th, the Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi (1194 – 1253), offers an opportunity to explore the life of a woman of shining virtue. Her religious vocation was a direct outgrowth of that of her contemporary and mentor, the beloved Saint Francis (1182 – 1226).
Let There be School!
There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Our Lady of the Angels and “The Little Portion”
The original Portiuncula, located within the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in AssisiFor Franciscans worldwide, August 2nd marks a very important, special feast day – the Feast of Our Lady of Angels. The title of Our Lady which this feast commemorates has a direct connection to Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226) and to the Religious Orders which he founded. The “little portion,” or Portiuncula, brings to mind significant events which resound in our hearts as we celebrate this feast day once again.
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