One of my favorite prayers from the Raccolta is #721, an invocation to be prayed in the time of trial: “I deserve to suffer these things, O Lord, for I have sinned!” One recurring thought I have had of late is that Our Lord does not deserve to suffer these things because He has not … More In The Time of Trial
If a soul chooses to devote his efforts to comforting and consoling the Sacred Heart by making reparation to It, where does that soul’s own personal wants and needs factor in? If I am going through some great trial or hardship and enter the church to pray, should I spend that time comforting the Sacred … More Questions
I could sit in my chair by the window and think for hours. “Why did God make me? What is my purpose in this life? Do I know, love and serve God as I ought? What are my primary responsibilities in life? Do I fulfil those responsibilities? What else should I be doing with my … More More Thoughts
“What inspires you to be a better Catholic?” I’ve already asked this question of several people and heard some fascinating responses. Please let me know in the comments below or via email how you would answer! God bless you 🙂
“Most Heavenly Father, I come to Thee this day weighed down by the heavy burden of my poverty. I am very poor, and it is very hard for me to live in this state. I constantly struggle to obtain even the bare necessities to sustain my life. I labor all the night, and I take … More Poverty and Riches
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