We all know we are supposed to pray for others. Here is a tried and tested way to do it better, making sure no one is left out . . . What follows is directions on how to set up a private commemoration book for use in one’s private prayers (for commemorations at the liturgy, ...
Philip Yancey explains love's effect: "When I pray for another person, I am praying for God to open my eyes so that I can see that person as God does, and then enter into the stream of love that God already directs toward that person. Something happens when I pray for others in th...
Not forgiving someone doesn’t jeopardize your salvation and keep you out of Heaven, but it does mean you won’t enjoy all that God has for you. And you may find yourself wandering around outside the center of God’s will. The first step to forgiving is toreceive God’s forgivenessand ...
James instructs the sick person to "call the elders of the church..." I think it's significant that James doesn't put the burden of prayer on the sick person; his responsibility is to call for others to pray for him, not just to pray alone. Of course, the sick person will ask Go...
1.Eat less and receive the most Holy Eucharist more. By this practice we give more importance to our spiritual life and the salvation of our soul. Jesus said: “Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of man will give you. For ...
If you feel even slightly under-prepared, or feel a call to help others . . . this is for you! The Conference Budget: Where Your Giving Goes Rev. Kendall Waller,Director of Financial Administrative Ministries & Tom Hilton,Chair of Finance & Administration John Q Room Have you ever wondered...
Above all: don’t be scrupulous. As any canonist will tell you,salus animarum, suprema lex– the salvation of souls outweighs all other laws. And, as any canonist will also tell you, we are in an emergency situation, where who knows which of the usual rules apply!
following Christ’s commandments and seeking to preach the gospel of salvation to other people and minister to all the needs of our fellow man. It is vital that we assemble ourselves together with others to grow spiritually and help others. This fellowship can be found in many Churches and al...
10 God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not banish me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore the joy of your salvation to me, and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach the rebellious your...
for you go before the Lord to prepare his way to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God, when the day shall dawn upon us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness ...