He provides prayer to help us receive the specific Scripture and then ‘sets the scene’ with helpful detail about the context, given the culture and any special references alluded to within the Scripture. The author then extends a few questions to prompt reflection and consider how the story ...
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Michael’s prayer is an exorcism prayer. It wasn’t intended to be used as a rite for an individual demonic possession, per se. But for warding off and combating evil, driving it back from an area, community, or individuals. During world war 1 and 2, people would pray the St. ...
In addition to having a general grasp of what’s said in other parts of Scripture, you also need to pay attention in particular to what’s said in a passage you’re trying to figure out. If a verse is confusing, read the ones just before and after it to get its immediate context. ...
Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the... Catholic News Through redemptive Catholic journalism, EWTN News helps advance the Gospel and teachings of the Church by seeking the truth in important stories and events ...
I know that prayer is an essential part of Christian discipleship. And I know that adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is our highest good as human beings. But these are high and holy actions for our faith life; what about things not as obviously related to our faith life, like putting ...
Biblically, the heart is “our hidden center.” Scripture refers to the heart more than a thousand times, often, as theCatechism(CCC) notes, in the context of prayer (2562-63). The greatest commandment of the Law is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your...
First, in addition to prayer, you need to radically cut off the occasion of the sin. If it's your computer or phone or whatever, get rid of it. Knowledge comes through the senses. When you remove things from your eyes and your sight, you will begin to forget about them. If you cut...
At every presidential election, the media put the hoax right in peoples' faces, by immediately announcing the election winners before any of the actual votes are counted. (Not sure if they slipped up with Trump first time, although it must be admitted that Trump with all of his "advisors"...
The Feast of the Guardian Angels, celebrated on October 2nd, honors the belief that God assigns an angel to watch over each person, offering guidance, protection, and help in our journey through life. This tradition, deeply rooted in Scripture, reflects God’s love and care for humanity. ...