General: That during this “Year of Faith” Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and joyfully bear witness to the gift of faith in Him. Missionary: That the Christian communities of the Middle East, which frequently suffer discrimination, may receive the strength of fidelity and perseverance of the Holy Spirit. Read more…
Pray for the Living & the Dead {Giving & Gratitude for Kids} #30DayGive
Today, I am going to start a series of 10 posts (God-willing) about cultivating a spirit of giving & gratitude for kids. And let’s face it, it wouldn’t hurt me to think about it myself so these posts will also be my guides during the 30-Day Giving Challenge. In the Catholic faith, yesterday was […] Read more…
Prayer Intentions {November 2012}
General Intention: Ministers of the Gospel. That bishops, priests, and all ministers of the Gospel may bear the courageous witness of fidelity to the crucified and risen Lord. Missionary Intention: Pilgrim Church. That the pilgrim Church on earth may shine as a light to the nations. Read more…
Pray For Him {31 Days of Serving Your Spouse}
I can’t believe I haven’t mentioned this one yet. Today, pray for your husband. Better yet, make it a habit to pray for him daily. YOU are his path to sanctification (i.e. your job is to get him into heaven!). My favorite prayer resource is the Power of a Praying Wife. Stormie Omartian has […] Read more…
A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy {Book Review}
To celebrate the launch of her new book, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism, Sarah Reinhard invites all of us to spend her blog book tour praying the rosary together. Today, she shares this reflection on the Crowning with Thorns: She held that head, cradled it against her breast. […] Read more…
Prayer Intentions {October 2012}
General Intention: New Evangelization. That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries. Missionary Intention: World Mission Day. That the celebration of World Mission Day may result in a renewed commitment to evangelization. Read more…
Proverbs Prayers {Book Review}
I’ve been a on-again, off-again reader of the bible. I have a tendency to just read the day’s liturgical readings rather than sitting down and reading it like a book. I have a one-year catholic bible and occasionally I will sit down and read the Proverbs. Unfortunately, pulling my bible out with it’s delicate pages […] Read more…
Prayer Intentions {September 2012}
General Intention: That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth. Missionary Intention: Help for the Poorest Churches. That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches. Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions {August 2012}
General Intention: That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity Missionary Intention: Youth Witness to Christ. That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions {July 2012}
General Intention: Work Security. That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions. Missionary Intention: Christian Volunteers. That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ. Read more…