journey continues. It is my prayer that with this and subsequent commentaries, the complexity and richness of the PE will be further appreciated by those who may find this gospel equally relevant and urgent in the contexts they find themselves.” ...
We are now in 2025, the Jubilee year, with the theme of “Pilgrims of hope.” For the whole of the preceding year, our prayer has been preparing us all for this moment. In 2024, we have lived “a privileged time in which to rediscover the value …[Read more...] ...
April 8, 2017 by Fr. Brian Mullady, OP Question: Why was baptism by John so crucial for Jesus, but not for Jesus’ followers? Answer: The baptism by John is the last in a number of rituals established by God as a part of the progressive preparation of the human race for the co ...
whether we are sinful or innocent, we are not exempted from suffering. However, it is not the end of the story. We can always hope to succeed by patiently holding on to Him. The only question is whether we will allow God to work in...
There are other phrases one can use in the breath-prayer or one might pray what is called the “Chaplet of Divine Mercy” for the someone who has offended you or others. As I write this I frequently do that with respect to the conflict in the Ukraine (where I have former students) ...
J. (2007). The relationship between attitude toward prayer and professional burnout among Anglican parochial clergy in England: are praying clergy healthier clergy? Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 10, 61–74. Article Google Scholar van der Ven, J. A. (1998). Education for reflective ...
Originally delivered as a talk for the Diocese of Paterson Advent Day of Prayer for Priests, St. Paul Inside the Walls Evangelization Center, Madison, NJ on December 6, 2022. It is my privilege and pleasure to be with you today at the …[Read more...] ...
Filed Under:ArticlesTagged With:confession,contrition,prayer,salvation,St. Francis de Sales God Isn’t Your College Professor June 30, 2019byDavid B. Wester It’s the end of another semester. Final exams need to be marked and grades need to be assigned to a group of students anxious to lea...
Pope Francis has called for 2024 to be honored as a “Year of Prayer.” What does this mean? The special character of this year is based on the year following, 2025, which is a jubilee year for the Church. The custom of the jubilee year has …[Read more...] ...