Then I prayed for the storm to take me. I welcomed the sweet release of death. I wanted it all to be over. The storm had won. I had lost. Why bother…right? I discovered that screaming at the storm only makes you hoarse. The storm doesn’t care. The storm rages on whether you ...
I commend thee, dear brother to the Almighty God, and consign thee to His mercy, whose creature thou art; that when thou shalt have paid the debt of all mankind by death, thou mayest return to thy Maker, who formed thee from the dust of the earth. When, therefore, thy soul shall de...
St. Jude is known as the brother of Saint James the Less. According to tradition, he wrote the epistle bearing his name in the New Testament as well, although this is not as certain. In his letter he stressed having faith in apostolic teachings in the midst of heresies through fraternal ...
When King David moved the ark to Jerusalem and envisioned a permanent temple, one of his first actions was the selection of hundreds of musicians and singers to fuel the unceasing worship in the house of prayer (1 Chronicles 25:6-7). Since the worship was to be nonstop, the need for m...
Charlie Anderson, in hospice and near death For Cathy, in the process of divorce. Husband trying to get full custody of the children (ages 6 and 8). Has them weekends, living with a woman, alcoholic. won't take the children to Mass even though the daughter is in First Communion class...
20Just as Death and Destruction are never satisfied, so human desire is never satisfied.21Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.22You cannot separate fools from their foolishness, even though you grind them like grain with mortar and pestle.23Know...
(Thomas Blake) • read more inspiring prayers for the morning here 2. Celtic Night Prayer• click here for more good night time prayers3. Sample prayer for healingLord Jesus, you are the master of life and death. Everything I have is yours, and I love you very deeply. Just one ...
On the death of Charles II, his brother James, a Roman Catholic, became James II. James wished to achieve toleration for those of his own Roman Catholic faith, whose practices were still banned. This, however, drew the Presbyterians closer to the Church of England in their common desire ...
Yes, our holiness, righteousness, and purity comes from the accomplishments of Christ in His sinless life, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. However, we must be careful that we don’t convince ourselves, or allow false teachers to convince us, that Jesus lived right so we don’...
wrought death, destruction and exodus. But this seems different in sheer numbers of individuals and families fleeing. This seems different in the depth of evil behind what is unfolding in Ukraine. This seems different in the worldwide implications. I write this in the context of my life-time....