Archives for Prayer - Page 2
Pray for Peace
One of my favourite prayers is the Peace Prayer of St Francis of Assisi. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there…
Pray for One Another
Saint Maximilian Kolbe was greatly devoted to Mother Mary. At the age of 12, he had a vision. In that vision, St Maximilian asked the Mother of God what would…
Mary, Mother of God, Our Mother
Catholics dedicate the month of May in devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. Mother Mary is not just the Mother of God, she is our Mother also. Jesus, before…
Jesus’ Infinite Mercy
The first time I heard the chaplet of the Divine Mercy, it was over the radio. The chanting filled my heart with divine love for God, and it drew me…
An Acceptable Offering
Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain and Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a tiller of the ground. In the course of time Cain brought to…
On Your Knees, Get Set, Grow
Life has its own series of battles, but these battles are not won by those that are the most strategic, nor is it won by those that are the strongest,…
Waiting on God
A man once asked God, “How much is a million years to you?”, and God answered, “A million years is like a second to me.” Then the man asked God,…
Devote Yourselves to Prayer
Whenever we are too busy to pray, we are indeed too busy for nothing. One of the principles of effective time management is prioritising things, doing important things first. This…
In Everything Give Thanks
One of the distinguishing characteristics of a true believer in Jesus Christ is a heart of gratitude. It is not just an attitude of gratitude for all the blessings, but…
Hearing from God
Have you ever had a conversation with someone, who was too full of herself and all she did was talk about things related to her? And finally, when she finished…