A prayer for the women and girls of Afghanistan 08/15/2021, Afghanistan. After defeating the Afghan security forces in other areas of the country, the Taliban invaded the capital, Kabul, consolidating their full takeover of the country. US military, diplomatic and businessmen and other foreign nationals were evacuated as thousands of Afghans tried to flee. But … Read more
The question for the Catholic Church is not whether it should reform, but how. Not so long ago the idea of church reform would have been a Protestant idea. For Catholics, individual members of the Church needed reform, but the Church itself was the flawless bride of Christ who was perfect. However, this simple distinction … Read more
It is a common practice for most Christians, whether it be a Tuesday taco night or a Thanksgiving festival, to say “grace” before dinner. Our pre-meal prayers can range from simple, recited prayers to longer, more specific prayers, but they all do the same thing – thank God for the food and company we will … Read more
Through prayer, our hearts connect with God our Father, our Shepherd, in a profoundly deep way. His Spirit gains greater influence within us, revealing the roots of our fears. From this intimate knowledge, He speaks precisely what we need to hear when we need to hear it. There’s additional power in praying Scripture. When we … Read more
5. Adonai, Lord of All Lord Jesus be my Lord every moment of the day. Help me surrender to your care, rest in your embrace. Remind me how faithful and trustworthy you are, my master. You have full authority over my life and the lives of those I love, but your power doesn’t stop there. … Read more