This prayer for the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit is part of the Novena to the Holy Spirit, normally begins on the day after the Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter and prepares us to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. O Lord Jesus Christ
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I love the feast of Pentecost, which we celebrate 50 days from Easter. This was the birth of the Church and the Holy Spirit birthed it powerfully with a loud noise and strong winds, with miracles, and massive conversions to the faith. The apostles, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and other
A Memorial Day Prayer As our nation pauses today to remember those in the military who have given their lives for freedoms we enjoy, we pray you would have us all look to you for strength, comfort and guidance. Be with all who serve in our Armed Forces. Bless them
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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
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:
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
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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 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.
Do what you can and then pray that God will give you the power to do what you cannot. St. Augustine
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
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
“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