CB writes: “Could you please help me to explain . . . why the practice of NIA is contrary to Orthodox Catholic teaching? I know in my heart it is wrong but struggle to find the words to convey why this practice is based in the occult ,dangerous & to be discarded. It was advertised in the parish bulletin & likely to lead others astray.”
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Resist the devil
January 8
“Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
-James 4:7
Today’s Reflection:
Anytime we are serious about our relationship with God, we can be certain that Satan will try to dissuade us in every way possible. He will taunt us, tempt us, and try us in an effort to make us give up and give in. What are your biggest distractions? How is God calling you to remain faithful to your time of prayer?
Christians Comprise Large Majority in New Congress
The 116th Congress is overwhelmingly Christian with 88 percent of its members professing Christianity. On the other hand, just 0.2 percent identify as “nones” who have no religious affiliation.
Fr. Keating and the Controversy Surrounding Centering Prayer
By Connie Rossini
Former Trappist Abbot Father Thomas Keating passed away Oct. 25. Father Keating was the primary architect of the centering prayer movement, which has thousands of adherents throughout the world. From the beginning, centering prayer has been surrounded by controversy. What is centering prayer? Is it in keeping with the Catholic tradition? Should Catholics practice it?
I stand at the door
January 7
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”
-Revelation 3:20
Today’s Reflection:
God will never trespass on our free will. Daily, God calls us to surrender to His plans and will. Today, He is calling you to give everything to Him.
What is He asking you to surrender?
Pro-Lifers Plan to “Rain on Pelosi Parade” on January 18
The new, pro-abortion majority in the U.S. House of Representatives made a powerful statement on their first day in power by passing a funding bill that would repeal a major pro-life policy. Although it has no hope of being signed into law, this statement must not go unanswered!
The Story of Our Miracle Daughter
The Henrich Family (L/R Carey, Clare, Kirk, Cathleen and Hanna)
This powerful and touching testimony was recently sent to Women of Grace© by Kirk and Cathleen Henrich of Kingwood, Texas. It documents a grace-filled encounter they had with Catholic Radio and Johnnette that led to the birth of a little girl named Clare . . . whom Johnnette had the pleasure to meet in person this past November at a conference at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Houston, Texas!
Are Cleansing Diets Associated With Scientology?
L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986) Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Los Angeles Daily News Photographic Collection, CC-BY 4.0
EA writes: “I just read today that “Master Cleansing” has Scientology roots, but I also read a book by Dr. Don Cobert, M.D. that I purchased that promotes cleansing/detoxing using a similar cleanse using lemon juice, cayanne pepper, maple syrup,etc… I found him on the Joyce Meyer programs back in the 90s . . . should I keep his books in the house?”
The center of our life in Christ
January 6
“Prayer is not one occupation among many, but is at the center
of our life in Christ.”
-St. John Paul II
Today’s Reflection:
Prayer is not optional; it is essential. How is God calling you to turn your prayer life into the breath of your existence?
Then the eyes of them both were opened
January 5
“Then the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons.”
– Gen. 3:7
Today’s Reflection:
What effect did the sin of disobedience have on Adam and Eve? What ripple effect did that have on the whole of mankind? How does disobedience impact you in your day to day walk with God? What remedies can you employ today to grow in humility and obedience to God’s will?
