Catholic Teaching Moment
Anima Christi (This prayer was a favorite of St. Ignatius of Loyola; he included it at the beginning of his well-known book, Spiritual Exercises.) Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save...
Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul Readings: Acts 12:1-11 Psalm 34 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18 Matt 16:13-19 Jesus chose Peter to shepherd His Church, not because he was perfect, but because he was willing to be...
Reflection on Psalm 60:7-13 > "Give us aid against the foe, for worthless is the help of men." (Ps 60:13) Today's psalm is the prayer of a people whose world has been shaken. The psalmist describes...
Today’s passage: (1 Kings 19:19-21) is one of the most important VOCATION stories in the Old Testament. The Church sees it as a foreshadowing of how Christ later CALLS His DISCIPLES / RELIGIOUS...
1 Kings 17:7-19 Who is Elijah? We are hearing about him this week in the readings of the holy Mass. This is a wonderful question, especially for someone drawn to Carmelite spirituality. To...
Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer Almighty Father, you have brought us to the light of a new day: keep us safe the whole day through from every sinful inclination. May all our thoughts, words and...
From Psalm 90 "R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. Before the mountains were begotten and the earth and the world were brought forth, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. R....