Octave of Christian Unity invites us to pray
Today begins the Octave of Prayer for the Unity of Christians. A spiritual work given to us by Father Paul of Graymoor and approved by Pope Saint Pius X. This…
Prayer
What is prayer?
Saint Theophan the Recluse, who was among the saints we commemorated today, explains what true prayer is: “… not every act of prayer is prayer. Standing at home before your…
Benedict XVI –eternal memory
His Holiness, Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI has fallen asleep in the Lord today after a long life and a distinguished life of service. “With sorrow I inform you that the…
Prayer requested for Benedict XVI, pope emeritus
Pope Francis today at the end of the weekly address, asked for prayers for Pope Benedict XVI, saying he is “very sick” and asking God “to console and sustain him…
On our national day of giving Thanks
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” (Meister Eckhart) Thanksgiving is a time for us to recall and to…