Thank you Lord that the kingdom of Heaven is here now. Thank you for shining your overwhelming light of love and joy into our world now which overflows into the hearts and minds of all your creatures now. All people feel the need now to please you, to pray, to follow your commandments and repent … Read more
O glorious Archangel St. Michael, Prince of the heavenly host, defend us in battle, and in the struggle which is ours against the principalities and Powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against spirits of evil in high places (Eph 6:12). Come to the aid of men, whom God created immortal, made in … Read more
A Church in England; the priests of the nearby parishes are summoned for a priestly gathering, prayer, sharing and reflection. “Pray without ceasing†(I Thess. 5:17) – it was the subject of their talk. How could one pray without ceasing? As we are engaged in many responsibilities, is it possible to pray always? How come … Read more
Lord, so often times, as any other day When we sit down to our meal and pray We hurry along and make fast the blessing Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing We’re slaves to the olfactory overload We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold But Lord, I’d like to take a … Read more
Prayer 1: O loving and kind God, have mercy. Have pity upon me and take away the awful stain of my transgressions. Oh, wash me, cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again. For I admit my shameful deed-it haunts me day and night. It is against you and you alone I sinned … Read more