The Air is Full of Prayers
by: Kathleen Aparo

by: Kathleen Aparo

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 or God. Is it fear of the unknown, we don’t…
It’s crazy to think we have had two not-so-great years worldwide. Two years of ups and downs, of confusion, of concerns, of craziness. Those years are behind us now and we must try and look forward to the future with hope and optimism. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no…
St. Ignatius Loyola was born in 1491. He was one of 13 children, born into a family of minor nobility in northern Spain. As a young man, Ignatius Loyola was inflamed by the ideals of courtly love and knighthood and dreamed of doing great deeds. He became an officer in the Spanish army and in 1521 Ignatius…
Also known as The Canticle of the CreaturesBy St. Francis of Assisi Most High, all-powerful, good Lord,all praise is yours, all glory, all honor,and all blessing. To you, alone, Most High, do they belong.No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name. All praise be yours, my Lord,through all, you have made, and first, my…
MY BELOVED SOUL……. If you draw yourself away from the world by the simple act of putting aside the things that call to be done and walk towards prayer time….. heaven rejoices. Whether in silence or in words, you have joined the angels for that moment in time. Know that you need those moments, away…
In a world full of distractions, focus has become a challenge. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s effortless to become entangled in the web of social media updates, binge-watching TV shows, or the never-ending scroll through news cycles. These distractions can cloud our thoughts, consuming the space that might otherwise be dedicated…