Tag Archives: Heart

Darkness

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Michael

Darkness is our preference. Through our concupiscence, this is how we begin and what we continually struggle against, the allurements of the flesh, the seduction of pride. We naturally favor “darkness to light” (John 3:19). But, we were not made … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Allurements of Flesh, Called from Darkness, Charity, Concupiscence, Conquering Darkness, Darkness, Darkness to Light, Dwelling in Light, Faith, Fleeing Darkness, Heart, Hope, John 3:19, Made for Light, Not Made for Darkness, Renunciation of Earthly Vanities, Seduction of Pride, Snares of the World, Surrendering of Self, Turning of the Heart | 2 Comments

Near in Mouth and Heart

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Michael

Prayer consists in having the Lord not only near in mouth, but also near in heart. “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). Prayer does not comprise one empty phrase heaped upon another. Rather, … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays, Meditations On Biblical Verses | Tagged Abundance of the Heart, Complaints, Empty Phrase Heaped, Empty Phrases, Faith, Glory, Heart, Heart and Mouth Speaks, Hope, Listening Heart, Matthew 12:34, Mouth, Mouth Proclaiming, Petitions, Praise, prayer, Prayer of Christ, Prayer of Jesus, Prayer of Patriarchs, Prayer of Prophets, Prayer of Psalms, Proceeding from Heart, Still Heart | 8 Comments

Call

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Michael

Some believe God is has little, if any, interest in man. This is not the God of the Old and New Testaments. God incessantly longs to be with us. “When you call me, when you go to pray to me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays, Meditations On Biblical Verses, Uncategorized | Tagged Answer, Call, Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Hear, Heart, Jeremiah 29:12, Listen, pray | 3 Comments

Approaching God in Prayer

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Michael

God desires prayer that presents him with the emotions and feelings that dwell within the heart—fear, anger, pain, loneliness, brokenness, joy, praise, and thanksgiving. He is not so distant that emotions and feelings should not be shared. God, our father, … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays, Meditations On Biblical Verses, Uncategorized | Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Emotions and Feelings, Heart, Listen in silence and with patience, Matthew 21:22, prayer, Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive | Leave a comment

Eyes

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Michael

Like a melody stuck within my head, a posting by Melanie Jean Juneau on her blog “Mother of Nine9” to the Daily Prompt “Art that Speaks to Me” has remained with me for the past week and a half. … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays, Uncategorized | Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Eyes, Heart, Love | 2 Comments

Appear Not Before the Lord Empty Handed

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Michael

Today’s Old Testament reading at mass was from Sirach (35:1-12), where we are warned, “Appear not before the Lord empty handed.” This is a warning against bribes, not works; “offer no bribes, these He does not accept!” Rather, “In a … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations On Biblical Verses | Tagged Catholicism, Charity, Christianity, Heart, Homage, Mind, Old Testament, Sirach, Soul, Works | Leave a comment

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