A good household will inevitably include within it an area for a good library, a book shelf, table books, or some combination of these. And in every single one of those homes the one indispensable 'must-have' book is a good, readable copy of the Bible, the very Word of God.In every Catholic household, and in … Continue reading The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Giving thanks every day
There are many Catholic and other Christian families all around the world who begin each of their meals with the practice of saying 'grace'.Used in this context of a prayer said before a meal, grace literally means 'thanksgiving'. You are supposed to be thanking God for the gift of His bounty supplying the most basic … Continue reading Giving thanks every day
Praying for a World Series win
I don't think it's wrong at all, to ask God for a Phillies victory, do you? After all, the Phillies had blown a 4-1 lead in the crucial third game of the 2008 World Series, which was tied at a game apiece. The young, talented, and resilient Tampa Bay Rays used a blown call … Continue reading Praying for a World Series win
Say a little prayer
Another Sunday, another topic on spirituality and religion, and this one covers one of the single most important things that every one of us can be, and should be, doing on a regular basis. I am talking about the simple act of prayer. Taking just a few minutes, heck even just a few seconds, to … Continue reading Say a little prayer
Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain
Most everyone has heard of Jesus' unforgettable lessons taught at what has become known as the "Sermon on the Mount", what I believe to be the greatest single speech or teaching ever given. On that day, as recorded in Matthew's Gospel, Jesus gave us the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer and the Golden Rule. He … Continue reading Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain
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