The apostles watched Jesus praying in some deserted place, and after He finished, they asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Jesus teaches them the words of the “Our Father.” We call it the Lord’s Prayer because Jesus taught it to us, not because it was how He prayed to the Father.Continue reading ““Lord, Teach us to Pray””
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The Feast of St. Catherine of Siena
I chose St. Catherine of Siena as my patron saint at my Confirmation. I love her! Here is a lengthy quote I wish to share from her and a prayer I wrote to the Lord in response to her wisdom: “God was in love with you before you even came to be. If He hadContinue reading “The Feast of St. Catherine of Siena”
How do Catholics deal with periods of stagnation and dryness?
To Catholics, faith is rooted in having an intimate, profound, lively and maturing relationship with God. Faith resides within the will, in our choosing to believe in God and in the truth He has revealed to us, no matter how we are feeling or how our thoughts might mislead or confuse us. But sometimes weContinue reading “How do Catholics deal with periods of stagnation and dryness?”
How do Catholics Understand Spiritual Growth?
The life of a Christian is a life of discipleship—we are apprenticed to the Master, so to speak, and our entire life is a process of becoming more and more like our Master, Jesus Christ. Unlike some Christian denominations that focus more on the initial conversion experience—of being “born again” and giving one’s life toContinue reading “How do Catholics Understand Spiritual Growth?”
What’s the Point of Praying for Others?
Prayer is lifting our hearts and minds to God—seeking and strengthening our relationship with Him. If prayer is intimate communication with God, why turn it into anything but a “me and Jesus” moment? In addition, what good is it to pray for someone else? God already knows what they need and He already knows whatContinue reading “What’s the Point of Praying for Others?”
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