Category Archives: Prayer

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Why is prayer such a struggle?  It should come naturally, but it seldom does. Well except when we are in really big trouble.  There are many reasons that prayer is a battle. Monsignor Pope has an interesting take in his … Continue reading →

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The Most Powerful Prayer in the World

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Prayer is often difficult. In the fourth pillar of the Catechism, Christian prayer, there  is an article on the Battle of Prayer (#2725-2745). We know that to have a relationship with God we must pray. We must pour out our … Continue reading →

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Advent: We Prepare for the “Breath of Heaven”

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

This is lovely. Amy Grant sings Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song). H/T Deacon Greg. The lyrics are posted below the video. I have traveled many moonless nights, Cold and weary with a babe inside, And I wonder what I’ve done. … Continue reading →

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Advent Gift From The US Bishops

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is offering a free pdf copy of  Advent and Christmas with Pope Benedict XVI.

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Make Thanksgiving A Day of Prayer

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Deacon Greg Kandra reminds us to count our blessings and “Make this very day a kind of prayer”. Where are the blessings for these and others who are feeling, in a particular way, burdened, afflicted, cursed? The simple, indisputable fact … Continue reading →

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Sounds of Silence

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

“Be Still and know that I am God”  (Psalm 46:10)   In order to hear God’s voice and to feel His presence, we need to enter into a state of profound silence especially when we pray. Last Sunday I arrived about … Continue reading →

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Our Father

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Msgr. Pope has a great post on the Lord’s prayer. Enjoy! Excerpt: In today’s Gospel the Lord Jesus gives two fundamental teachings on prayer. First he gives us a pattern for prayer and then teaches the importance of persistence. Let’s … Continue reading →

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