November 12, 2007
Russell Crowe to be Baptized
In an interesting move, Russell Crowe plans to be baptized along with his second son. The article isn't clear on Crowe's faith, but it does quote Crowe as saying, "If I believe it is important to baptize my kids, why...
September 11, 2007
Praying for the 9/11 Victims
Please take a moment today to pray for the souls of those who died on 9/11. May God have mercy on them. Our thoughts are also with their friends and families. And pray for those who think this type of...
February 15, 2007
Anima Christi
The Anima Christi is one of my favorite prayers, so I thought I would add it in full. Many Catholics still pray it after receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. It is exceptionally poignant at...
December 9, 2006
The Apologist's Evening Prayer by C.S. Lewis
I am currently reading A History of Apologetics by Avery Cardinal Dulles. He includes this prayer of C.S. Lewis adjacent to the title page, I thought it appropriate for all of us who engage in apologetics. It's witty but oh...
October 28, 2006
Stubbornness and Christian Witness
This is an actual conversation between two of my children, Victoria (3 years) and Olivia (2 years): Victoria: You want to go play baby dolls? Olivia: No Victoria: Do you want to go play baby dolls? Olivia: No Victoria: Do...
January 11, 2006
The Passing of Darius Lecesne
To all of our beloved readers, "grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ" (Rom 1:7). I am writing this full of loss and sorrow, yet with joy. Joy because my dear friend and...
January 10, 2006
Please Pray for Darius
Please pray for a close friend of the site, Darius Lecesne. Yesterday he suffered what appears to be a stroke and the doctors have only given him hours to live. The power of prayer is such that anyone can be...
July 22, 2005
How often do you pray the Lord’s Prayer?
The Lord's Prayer was delievered to us straight from the mouth of Jesus Christ. How often should we pray this perfect prayer? Let's look . . .
July 4, 2005
4th of July Prayer
Heavenly Father, Like the Israelites of old, our ancestors in the faith, Our country has struggled long and hard to be free And to keep it’s freedom as a nation. It too has met with success and failure In trying...
January 18, 2005
Remembering the Tsunami Victims
Psalm 46:1-3. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth shall change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and...
January 1, 2005
Prayers for Jennifer Duncan
We just received word that my wife's cousin, Jennifer, is being rushed into surgery. She fell through the attic floor of her parents' garage and struck her head on the concrete floor. She has been lifelined to the hospital. They...
December 24, 2004
Little Jesus by Francis Thompson
This is an excellent Christian poem about prayer and the Christ Child by Francis Thompson: Little Jesus Ex ore infantium, Deus, et lactentium perfecisti laudem. Little Jesus, was Thou shy Once, and just so small as I? And what did...
September 3, 2004
Our prayers for the children
Please remember to pray for the children held captive in Russia today. The death toll numbers I'm hearing are scary . . . let's pray for healing and grace. God bless, Jay PS - It's interesting to note that these...
July 6, 2004
Prayer of Obedience
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I...
July 4, 2004
A Prayer for Our Country
Heavenly Father, You are the real foundation of nations, raising them up to serve and care for the people dwelling in their boundaries. I thank you for making me a citizen of this land of freedom and unlimited opportunity -...
June 6, 2004
Prayer Requests
Prayer is a key aspect of every Christian's relationship with God. As C.S. Lewis eloquently put it, prayer doesn't change God, it changes us. Through prayer we grow in hope, love, and charity; we also seek God's assistance through grace...
May 31, 2004
Prayers for Msgr. Frost
Yesterday during mass we received the news that our parish priest at Christ the King, the Reverend Monsignor Frost, had experienced heart difficulties on Thursday. He was immediately taken to the heart hospital and underwent surgery on two of his...
A Great Family Prayer
Family prayer is one of the best ways to insure your kids understand and grow in their faith. But it's not always that simple - sometimes families have trouble instituting a new prayer regimine (especially when older kids are used...
May 30, 2004
For the soul of Bob Bottrell
Please pray for the soul of Bob Bottrell, my neighbor who passed away on this past Friday morning. He died of lung cancer sooner than was expected. His funeral will be on this Tuesday so please keep his wife Mary...
May 14, 2004
What is the Rosary?
Catholics are well known for praying the rosary, but what is the mystical prayer you’ve heard about? And do you need beads to pray it? The rosary is actually probably not objectionable to most protestants once they understand what it’s...
March 17, 2004
Happy St. Patrick's Day
For those who aren't aware, Saint Patrick was a real man who was born around 389 A.D. During his life, he became a priest and bishop in Ireland, where he saved countless souls - most were pagan at the time....
March 12, 2004
Why Do Catholics Pray the Rosary?
This is an article long in coming, but certainly due. The Rosary. What is it? Why does it benefit one to pray it? Where did this prayer come from? How come I can't find it in the Bible? For many...
March 9, 2004
Lenten Meditation
And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the...
March 6, 2004
The Spiritual Significance of Fasting
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And he fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. - Matthew 4:1-2 And they said to Him, "The...
February 6, 2004
Prayers for a little girl
Our thoughts and prayers are with Carlie Brucia and her family this morning....
January 28, 2004
A life saved, prayers answered
Earlier I posted a request for prayers when I found out that someone I know was planning an abortion. Well, good news: the appointment has been cancelled and the mother has now decided to keep the baby. A child that...
January 25, 2004
A request for many prayers
I know someone who is considering having an abortion. Please pray that she will reconsider her options. On a political note: it's pathetic that in this country a woman can secretly go have an abortion without the father's knowledge -...
January 15, 2004
Can we spiritually atone for the sins of others?
Mark 2:1-5. And when He (Jesus) returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that He was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door;...
The Nicene Creed: What Catholics Believe
Since we have a significant number of non-Catholics visit the site, I thought I would post the Nicene Creed, which sums up what Catholics believe very effectively. This creed is known by virtually all Catholics (and repeated at Mass). The...
January 12, 2004
Fr. Groeschel needs prayer
Father Groeschel was apparently struck by a car this weekend and critically hurt. More news on Fr. Groeschel here. Please pray for him. God bless, Jay UPDATE: The latest news on Father Groeschel is here. He is currently undergoing several...
December 13, 2003
A Prayer for Fathers
Lord God, author of all wisdom, Teach me how to do my work as a father according to Your will. Enlighten my mind that I may understand what to tell my children when it is necessary to give them...
December 12, 2003
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dear Lady of Guadalupe may you continue to be our guide in defending life at all stages and thank you for ever leading us to your divine Son, our Lord Jesus Christ....
December 2, 2003
A Call to Prayer
Greetings dear brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ. May His peace and love be with all of you. I just wanted to bring to all of our readers attention that we have had a lot of our Protestant...
November 27, 2003
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks to everyone who visits, reads, and posts on our blog. We’ve enjoyed the comments and the challenges; I think everyone benefits when conversation is started. Also a big thanks goes out to those who have defended our country in...
October 21, 2003
A Miracle? Terri Schiavo is Saved
Terri Schiavo has been saved from death by Governor Bush - what a miraculous event in this long battle over her life. Just another example of the power of prayer in our lives.
October 17, 2003
A Special Thanks
Just wanted to say a special thanks to John Paul II for his leadership, vision, and committment to Truth over the last 25 years. The Pope has been the heart of the world and moral center of the universe through...
October 9, 2003
Prayers for a Soul
My grandfather passed away this morning. He was a good man and I hope he had made his peace with God. Please say a prayer or two for his soul and for our family. As Maria noted earlier we should...
October 6, 2003
A Week of Prayer and Fasting
October 5th - 12th marks the national week of prayer and fasting to end abortion, contraception, and euthanasia. Please take the time to offer up sacrifices and to include these intentions in your prayers this week. The tide is turning,...
September 11, 2003
September 11th
I think the only appropriate activity today is prayer and silent meditation. May God bless us all and give us the wisdom we lack. Stories from 9-11 and beyond....
September 5, 2003
US Bishops in defense of Celibacy
This is a good article by Catholic World News on the U.S. Bishops response to the call from some priests to remove the celibacy requirement. The Bishops make several good points, but I think the best is noting that there...
August 22, 2003
Micheal Schiavo’s Hell-bent Obsession
Terry Schiavo is being killed by her husband in the next month. Literally. The court system has allowed Terry to be murdered so that she doesn't incovenience the life of the man she married. Scary. But it gets worse: her husband has now banned any priests from coming to visit Terry. Why?
