Prayer

by Lori Hadacek Chaplin This is a story of great longing and suffering, but it’s also one of hope. In Catholic musician Jaime Thietten’s 2012 album, Love Along The Way, she recorded a Kellie Coffey song called “I Would Die For That.” It’s a…

Let us pray on behalf of those who do not pray. Let us remember, if we want to be able to love, we must be able to pray! — St. Teresa of Kolkata

The habitual difficulty in prayer is distraction … To set about hunting down distractions would be to fall into their trap, when all that is necessary is to turn back to our heart: for a distractions reveals to us what we are attached to.…

Lord Jesus Christ, pierce my soul with your love, so that I may always long for you alone, who are the bread of angels, and the fulfillment of the soul’s deepest desires.    — St. Bonaventure  

by Fr. Eamon Tobin When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your heavenly Father may in turn forgive you your transgressions. (Mark 11:25) In silence, let’s all think ... of a person with whom we are…

School is out for summer, the kids are home, and my life just got more complicated. I am now balancing their work and sports schedules, my work schedule, their chores and social events. As a busy family with seven children ranging from 3 to…

by Gina Loehr Paris, 1867. The World’s Fair, a gathering so full of character and culture that it attracted more than 9 million visitors during the course of the nine-month exposition. Among the exhibits at the fair was the work of the…

A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope;…

by Matt Archbold  Every story answers a question. The good ones do, anyway. In fact, the greatest story there is begins with one young wom­an’s response to the question of love and ultimate sacrifice. Mary, the Blessed Mother, said “yes.”…

Veterans Day - November 11 Dear Lord, We remember today all those who fought for peace and justice. No words can fully express the appreciation we have for all those who have made sacrifices and continue to make sacrifices. Bless them,…