Oftentimes the simplest insights are the most profound. Some years ago, I heard prayer described as a “turning inward” in order to find God dwelling in our souls by Sanctifying Grace. He is not a God way out there in heaven lightyears away from earth, but rather He is actually present here on earth and … More Knock and Open
“O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I offer Thee my heart. It is not much of an offering, but even if it is only the widow’s mite, I still offer it to Thee with all of the powers of my soul. Thou didst create this heart, and it belongs wholly to Thee – I wish to … More ‘Come’ & ‘Speak’
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I congratulate Thee on this happy day. Even now, at this early hour of the morning, Thou art surrounded by Thy faithful chosen ones. Hundreds of souls have made the happy journey to come and visit You this morning while participating in the Holy Sacrifice which Thou dost offer to … More A Sunday Morning Prayer
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
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