There are also many lay leaders who lead and direct various pastoral works of the Church, who engage in ecclesial ministry in our parishes as youth ministers, sacramental coordinators, catechists, leaders of prayer groups and ministries, as well as in our Catholic schools, universities and other...
Prayer Ministry (prayer requests placed in the Chapel prayer box are collected and prayers offered daily) Services offered to hospital personnel: Pastoral care and counseling Friendship and encouragement Prayerful support Care for the caregiver through support groups, educations, informal visitation and d...
Lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivendi. Loosely translated: “The norm of prayer governs the norm of belief; the norm of belief governs the norm of living.” Many priests nowadays (including myself) are asking, “What if there’s deficientlexin theorandi? Won’t that diminish thecredendiand...
ang sakit-sakit na(have mercy, it is very painful) oraray…aray… dahan-dahan lang naman mahapdi(be gentle… it hurts badly) can make the aching person find comfort and feel less pain. This expression of physical or emotional pain by Filipinos is supported by Geri-Ann Galanti...
As we get to the end of Lent and to the holy celebrations we have been preparing for, this can be our prayer and desire: that Jesus drive out the ruler of the world from our hearts and draw us to himself, so that we can follow him and serve him, die to ourselves and bear much ...
floral pattern that brings a touch of nature into any space. This rug is not just a decorative piece; it's a versatile addition to your home, suitable for various scenarios such as prayer rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and even children's play areas. Its machine-made construction...
And their results have been huge percentages of people in the USA among other places who have “prayed the prayer” but show little or none of the internal gifts of the Spirit or its fruit. This in turn has led to the “great dechurching” and scandal in our post-Christian world. ...
My prayer is that you become the balanced person God has called you to be. Posted in Ministry | Tagged pastoral ministry | Leave a comment “Re Upping” January 31, 2014 by Jim Thomas Both of my sons serve in the Air National Guard. One is a full time DOD employee and other ...
This is my constant prayer going into any Christian gathering, whether it’s a church service or grabbing lunch. 2. As mouths open, I am routinely shocked by the unbiblical nonsense that almost immediately comes forth. Once one weird thing has been said, I begin praying, “Lord help me ...
Seraphim about meditation, which my wife and I, still under the influence of our Roman Catholic background, had made part of our regular routine of morning prayer. We did not yet realize that the Orthodox understanding of meditation is quite different from the Western Christian view. In ...