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The Power of Your Love
The Power of Your Love is a beautiful song by Geoff Bullock, but it can also be used as a moving prayer. Lord I come to You Let my heart be changed, renewed Flowing from the grace That I've found in You Lord I've come to
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Jesus' night prayer: Bedtime Shema (as seen in The Chosen)
We can be certain that, like most observing Jews, Jesus prayed the Shema in the morning and in the evening. The Torah prescribes that one should recite the Shema “when you lie down and when you rise up” (Deuteronomy 6:7, 11:9). The traditional Shema comes from Deuteronomy 6:
Jesus: I thirst
Moments before the Son of God atoned for the sins of humanity by dying on the cross and then defeated Satan’s power of death through his resurrection, he expressed the most basic of human needs: “I Thirst.” I often pray to the Holy Spirit that his graces may create
Study Scripture
Gospel Reflection: Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
Most Christians are familiar with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, which is commemorated during Palm Sunday. Jesus entered Jerusalem only days before the last supper and the start of his passion; his suffering, death, and resurrection. This was such a significant event, that all Gospel writers chose to include it
Peace is
Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is right and it is duty.
Praying for the power of God
Do what you can and then pray that God will give you the power to do what you cannot. St. Augustine
Jesus to me: You are distracted!
A month ago, my wife and I were helping with a youth retreat. For one of the segments, we all went to a chapel and had a beautiful hour of Eucharistic Adoration. The prayers and singing were beautiful and moving. Before moving to quiet reflection and adoration the priest said
4 Reasons why we do penance during Lent
This week we started the Season of lent, and with that we are called to repent for our sins, go to confession, and do acts of penance. This practice dates back to the first few centuries when this liturgical celebration was formed by combining a few practices. First, from the
St Teresa of Avila: May today there be peace within
“May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given
Prayer: Come Holy Spirit and abide in me
It is very important to open our heart and allow the Holy Spirit to work through us, to activate the gifts that we need to do God’s will, to give us actual graces, and to help us in our journey to holiness. I have composed this prayer little by
The Lord bless you and keep you
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.” — Numbers 6:24-26
St Anthony of Padua: greater than for finding lost objects
St Anthony is famous for being the saint that helps us find lost objects. "Dear St. Anthony please come around [name what is lost] is lost and it cannot be found” or “St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of restoring lost things,