Today, Ash Wednesday, the Church prayed this prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours from morning to evening. Support us, Lord, as with this Lenten fast we begin our Christian warfare, so that in doing battle against the spirit of evil we may be armed with the weapon of self-denial. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, … Continue reading The Church’s Prayer For Lent
Prayer for All Souls Day
Merciful Father, On this day, we are called to remember those who have died, Particularly those who have died in the past year, And pray for their joyful reunion with you, their loving creator. As your son taught us to call the stranger neighbor, our fallen are many— Names we will never know, Voices we have never … Continue reading Prayer for All Souls Day
Prayer 2
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. -Gal 5:22-23 Lord, send your Spirit upon us. Guide us in our lives and let us always seek your face. Show us your love and give us the opportunity to show the love of Christ to those whom we meet. … Continue reading Prayer 2
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Prayer to the Trinity
☧ O my God, Trinity whom I adore, let me entirely forget myself that I may abide in You, still and peaceful as if my soul were already in eternity; let nothing disturb my peace nor separate me from You, O my unchanging God, but that each moment may take me further into the depths … Continue reading St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Prayer to the Trinity
Matthew 6:7 and the Rosary
☧ Published on Those Catholic Men Catholics are regularly challenged on the practice of saying the Rosary. The scriptural quote used as an argument against this practice is most often Matthew 6:7 which reads, "In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words". It's … Continue reading Matthew 6:7 and the Rosary
A Perfect Resignation – St. Joseph Pignatelli
☧ My God, I do not know what must come to me today. But I am certain that nothing can happen to me that you have not foreseen, decreed, and ordained from eternity. That is sufficient for me. I adore your impenetrable and eternal designs, to which I submit with all my heart. I desire, … Continue reading A Perfect Resignation – St. Joseph Pignatelli
The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
☧ This time, we're going to look at one of the most powerful prayers of our faith, The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel. The origin of this prayer is somewhat foreboding and gives us a clear picture of the urgency for our need to understand spiritual warfare. For those who may not know, or … Continue reading The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Prayer 1
☧ Lord God, you lift us up in all ways; to you we place our trust and devotion. Though we are fallen, you never cease to welcome us back into your love. Though we grow weary, you give us strength to carry on. Though we tire of seeking forgiveness for our transgressions, you never tire … Continue reading Prayer 1
The Catholic Physicist 