Things seem a bit crazy right now. I am not sure about you, but it seems everyone I speak to is going through their own trials. Trials due to health, work, money, family and etc… I was just speaking to a small group of women …
God is still God
And then there is Mary
This journey of faith cannot be taken without looking at Jesus’ mother, Mary. Why? Because every strength we need, all the courage we need, the faith we need, shines through her life. She said “yes” to an angel and didn’t ask anyone to help her …
Powerful prayers of St. Teresa of Ávila
I have been blessed to visit many holy places. One of these places was the Convent of St. Teresa of Ávila. This is one of those places where you stand in awe. As the tingling sensation runs down your spine and the presence is felt …
The prayer of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patricks Breastplate
This St. Patrick’s Day prayer has come down through the centuries and remains popular today. Here are the beautiful words of the prayer: I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through belief in the Threeness,Through confession of the Onenessof the Creator of …
The Air is Full of Prayers
by: Kathleen Aparo
Simplicity: Focus on what’s important!
“I do believe in simplicity. It is astonishing as well as sad, how many trivial affairs even the wisest thinks he must attend to in a day; Probe the earth to see where your main roots run.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Life is busy. Sometimes …
As a follower of Christ, I drop my Net!
As I was sitting in prayer the other night at Adoration, the Lord placed something on my heart. I wanted to share this with you. We all know the story about the disciples, “they left their nets and followed Him”. We have read and heard …
The Black Madonna, the Basilica of Montserrat
A visit to Montserrat is worth the trip. This Basilica is sheltering the Black Madonna of Spain. Whether you are religious or not, visiting the Black Madonna at Montserrat is a spiritual and worthwhile experience. Every year, millions of pilgrims agree and make their way …
Prayer and Fasting – Why do we need to?
Fasting is that word we hear but so many times push it to the back of our minds and schedule, “next week” or “I will do that during Lent”. Why do we do this? Is it fear of failure, we don’t want to disappoint ourselves …
Meeting God in Prayer – Wherever We Are
God meets us here “Sometimes we don’t have the energy to climb the stairs or jump off the dock. Wherever we are in this moment: in community, in solitude, in joy, in sorrow, with motivation, or with great exhaustion… God meets us here.” ~ Richard …