Prayer

St. Francis: Inspired By the Cross

Francis of Assisi’s “Prayer Before the Crucifix” does not start with “Woe is me” or some dark misery of the heart.

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Mary: Mother of Mystics

Mary’s life, like that of her son, will be a living out of her own canticle.
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Father Casey Cole on Suffering

Who among us doesn't know suffering? We've all experienced these moments of pain, either physical, mental, or spiritual. In this video, Casey Cole, OFM, proposes that certain kinds of suffering can be beneficial and allows for immense growth.
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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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‘Who are you, my God, and who am I?’

One of the stories about Francis of Assisi relates how a brother watched the saint in prayer, and heard him pray the words, “Who are you, Lord my God, and who am I?”
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Everyday Resurrections: A Meditation on Easter

Being Easter people means celebrating the good news of the risen Christ and opening our hearts and eyes to the signs of new life within and around us.
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Author Gloria Hutchinson prays the rosary

Praying My Way through Dementia

As she faces daily torments of forgetfulness, hallucinations, and sleeplessness, this author finds strength and peace in prayer.
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