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A Short, Beautiful, Powerful Prayer

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Michael

The shortest, most beautiful and power prayer is the Holy Name “Jesus”.  It is the name that saves us from death, the name that brings us eternal life.  The name God is “well pleased” with.  It is the name of … Continue reading →

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To Being Aligned

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Michael

Misalignment occurs when our earthly endeavors are contrary to our created purpose. We were created out the infinite goodness of God to gain his everlasting happiness in heaven through knowing, loving and serving him in this world. We become misaligned … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Listening to God’s Soft Whisper

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Michael

We often thank God for sending a particular person into our life.   God blessed us through that person.  It is easy to see God’s action in those He sends into our life in response to our prayer.  It is more … Continue reading →

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Radiate Christ

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Michael

Christ calls us, not only to follow him, but to also radiate Him from within to others.  “As Moses came down from Mount Sinai … the skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the Lord” (Exodus … Continue reading →

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Mary the Sister of Lazarus

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Michael

We learn of Lazarus’ sisters Martha and Mary in the Gospels of Luke and John. In Luke we learn that it is Martha who receives Jesus into their house and who serves Him.   Mary is given little prominence, and described … Continue reading →

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Desire in Prayer

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Michael

Our heart’s desires are released in prayer.  How are the desires of our heart expressed?  Are they expressed in a multitude of words?  Are they expressed as desires for earthly treasures?  Or, is the desire of our heart expressed as … Continue reading →

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The Sign of the Cross

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Michael

The sign of the cross, one of our most profound and simplest forms of prayer, is falling out of favor among many Catholics.  It is ancient prayer, dating back to the earliest years of our faith.  Tertullian (De cor. Mil. … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in Hope, Endure in Affliction, and Persevere in Prayer*

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Michael

Our culture has co-opted and corrupted hope.  Culturally, hope is a wish for a particular outcome or result.  Christian hope is not a wish for reality to be different.  Christian hope lies in the fulfillment of truth and reality, a … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer Chiastic Structure

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Michael

The chiastic structure of the Lord’s Prayer:         (A) Our Father                   (B) Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name                 … Continue reading →

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