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A prayer for the sick
The sick flock to you Lord, for you are the greatest instrument of healing. All those ailed in both body and soul need only to turn to you and your graces for relief. You support your faithful, and so your faithful remain ever on the path…
Cancer and Mary’s comforting presence
As a cancer patient and survivor, I often choose to walk in the footsteps of Mary through the framework of the mysteries of the Rosary. These mysteries help us focus on Mary’s life. Mary was a strong and courageous woman; she lived in…
A prayer for conversions
Today the Universal Church celebrates the incredible conversion of Saul of Tarsus from a bitter persecutor of Christians to one of Christ’s most ardent apostles. This singular marvelous act, besides the Resurrection, provided the early…
Feeling hopeless? Try this!
When faced with a hopeless situation, people will respond in a variety of ways. Some will be overcome with panic, some will turn to food or alcohol, and some will just “get busy.” For the most part, responding in any of these ways will not…
Daily Blessing of a Child
May God bless you. May God keep you safe. God be with you. God be in your heart. May God bless and protect you. — Daily Blessing of Child, Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers, Revised Edition (United States Conference of…
A prayer for Veterans Day
Father, bless our veterans and all who serve our nation defending our freedom. For those who bravely gave their lives, grant them eternal rest. For those who are serving, give them courage. For those who served, we offer our gratitude. We…
Praying for the family that I never knew
My family life was less than ideal. My mother and father separated before I was born. I was raised by my mother, who lived with my maternal grandmother. My grandfather already died a few years before my birth. My last name, Looney, is my…
Struggling with the Rosary? Try these five simple tips!
Although the Rosary is an extremely popular prayer, many individuals struggle with it. Even those devoted to Mary sometimes find it to be a challenging and frustrating devotion. Is it possible to overcome the dryness and distractions often…
Pray the Rosary, Franciscan style
There’s more than one way to pray the Rosary. If you have a special devotion to St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast we celebrate on Oct. 4, or if you’d simply like to explore a different angle on a familiar form of prayer, the Franciscan…
A father’s advice to his son: Pray the Rosary!
October is dedicated the Rosary, and every year it provides us with the chance to renew our commitment to this devotion that draws us into the mysteries of the life of Jesus. About 15 years ago, my dad sent me a letter which I share with…
