Prayer & Contemplation

Faith and Family for September 27: Parable of the Two Sons

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MT 21:28-32

Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: “What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said,
‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ He said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.

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Faith and Family for September 20: The Workers in the Vineyard

READ MT 20:1-16A Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them ...
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young girl sits silently

Notes from a Friar: What Is Silent Prayer?

Silent prayer can be healing, as Friar Jeremy explains.
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayers: A Collection of Devotions

O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you and will a lively sorrow for my sins. I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient ...
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Saint Francis de Sales loved prayer

St. Francis de Sales: Champion of Prayer

As a prayer coach, St. Francis de Sales encourages us to jump in and swim in the grace of God.
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Saint Anthony of Padua praying to God

Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua

It is a venerable Christian tradition to turn in prayer to Anthony of Padua—and to other saintly men and women already enjoying the glorious presence of God.
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