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
Scripture Study
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
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 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 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,
Solitude. Silence. Peacefulness. Ever Friday I go to the Adoration chapel and spend an hour praying with Jesus. Many times I bring my Bible or a book on the Eucharist. Recently I had to give a presentation on the reason why God became man and died on the cross. So