Our Father?
I used to pray like this: “Our Parent, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.…” Yes, I was one of those. But this was decades before our society began … Continue Reading Our Father?
Learn Mercy
The meaning of life can be understood very simply. The Lord’s Prayer In the month of October, we Catholics are encouraged to pray the rosary — whether it be for … Continue Reading Learn Mercy
The Lord’s Prayer
How many times have you said the Lord’s Prayer? How many times have you actually prayed it? I’m sure that I must have recited the Lord’s Prayer a thousand times … Continue Reading The Lord’s Prayer
At Eucharistic Adoration
Hi, Jesus… (I don’t know what to say)… We shouldn’t have You trapped in the monstrance, we should let You out into the world.… But … You aren’t trapped, are … Continue Reading At Eucharistic Adoration
Daily Bread
Hey, that sounds familiar… The Lord’s Prayer, known from the opening line as Our Father, is the prayer that Jesus gives to us as the model of how we are … Continue Reading Daily Bread
Purgatory
My eternal plans have changed. The Reason for Purgatory Even though I was raised in the Catholic Church, I didn’t hear or think much about Purgatory. When I was an … Continue Reading Purgatory
Loathsome Worm
I’m not a loathsome worm. Am I? When I read St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle, I had a visceral reaction to her continually calling herself, and each one of … Continue Reading Loathsome Worm
A Word or 137 from Jesus
Posted on the Feast of the Ascension… Be not afraid. I will be with you always. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all of … Continue Reading A Word or 137 from Jesus
What If They Do?
Have you ever wondered if your prayers for others have any real beneficial effect at all? I have. I still am wondering sometimes. Sacred Scripture tells us that praying for … Continue Reading What If They Do?
Happy Easter
Christ is risen! Rejoice and be glad, because Love lives forever! Sending to you, my dear readers, prayers for a glorious Easter Sunday, a joyful Easter Week, and a whole … Continue Reading Happy Easter
Why Confession?
I confess, I don’t enjoy going to Confession. I get nervous just thinking about it and even feel a little petulant whining — “Do I have to?” So why do … Continue Reading Why Confession?
Discovering the Self of Self-Denial
Self-denial is one of the most challenging parts of an authentic Christian life. Yet it’s also one of the most beautiful opportunities. Going over old writings for my memoir, I … Continue Reading Discovering the Self of Self-Denial
What Is It to Love Jesus?
Now this is interesting… While trying to get my memoir together, I discovered this little piece that I jotted down in February of 1996, aged 21. At this time, I … Continue Reading What Is It to Love Jesus?
Helpless
What do you see when you look upon a Nativity scene?
I share a very personal story in this reflection on Jesus in the manger. Merry Christmas…
Tiny
Sometimes, I feel so tiny that I could just blow away into nothingness. Weakened by disease, sickened by some ailment or another, my body feels thin and brittle, like I … Continue Reading Tiny
Advent Reminders
Sharing here some beautiful quotes from some holy people about the meaning of this Advent season. First a note: I’m posting this on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Don’t … Continue Reading Advent Reminders
Christina Chase 