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March 2013

March 04, 2013

Pray for Benedict during the Mass—just not out loud

It happened at my parish this weekend -- and no doubt, at countless others around...

February 2013

February 28, 2013

Speaking of Joseph: another timely prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours

From today's Morning Prayer, Psalm 79: Lord, tend Your vine... Shepherd of Israel, listen –...

February 15, 2013

Archbishop Lori pens “Prayer for the Church in Time of Transition”

This is an initiative launched by the Knights of Columbus. A press release sent out...

November 2012

November 23, 2012

From Catholic to Buddhist and back again

Some insight on prayer from author and professor Susan Stabile, and I can't help but...

November 22, 2012

“God most provident, we join all creation in raising to you a hymn of thanksgiving…”

From the Book of Blessings, a beautiful way to begin your Thanksgiving meal: + All...

November 21, 2012

Traveling today? Pray!

It's the busiest travel day of the year and, like a lot of people, the...

November 07, 2012

“Whether we have won or lost, Lord, keep us faithful…”

What's the best thing to do the Morning After? As we do every morning: pray....

November 05, 2012

A prayer before voting

From the great Concord Pastor, Fr. Austin Fleming: The election is tomorrow, Lord, and I...

September 2012

September 05, 2012

At the Democratic Convention, a “Benediction for the Nation”

Below is the prayer recited last night at the Democratic National Convention by Jena Lee...

August 2012

August 21, 2012

In the e-mail: on vesting a deacon for his funeral

The following e-mail arrived Tuesday afternoon: On July 31, 2012 one of our deacons, Deacon...

May 2012

May 23, 2012

Judge bans the “distinctly Christian” Lord’s Prayer

Details: A U.S. district court judge in Delaware ruled last week that members of a...

May 20, 2012

The Living Rosary

How did you spend Sunday afternoon? At my parish, we did this: It's the "Living...

May 01, 2012

For all you college students out there…

Good luck. You're in my prayers.

April 2012

April 30, 2012

A Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker

O Glorious St. Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for...

March 2012

March 16, 2012

Helping hands: translating the Mass for those who can’t hear

A diocesan paper in Arkansas looks at the particular challenges of deaf Catholics -- and...

February 2012

February 29, 2012

Taking the leap: a prayer for Leap Day

From a woman deacon in the Church of England website comes this pithy prayer for...

December 2011

December 14, 2011

“Around the world, someone is always saying the Liturgy of the Hours”

You can now pray the office on your computer, on your cell phone, on your...

December 04, 2011

Another reason to get the Kindle Fire: the Divine Office app

Well, here's an answered prayer. After weeks of waiting and wondering, I'm delighted to report...

November 2011

November 30, 2011

Bishop’s decree: stop holding hands

Hot on the heels of the new Roman Missal translation, the Bishop of Covington, Roger...

October 2011

October 19, 2011

Couple married 72 years dies holding hands

From Iowa, a story of endless love. Details: Family said the story of Gordon, 94,...

October 04, 2011

"We invoke the divine blessing on these animals…"

"The animals of God's creation inhabit the skies, the earth, and the sea. They share...

September 2011

September 21, 2011

A miracle for Fulton Sheen?

An investigation has begun, according to CNS: That James Fulton Engstrom celebrated his first birthday...

September 01, 2011

A prayer at summer's end

Why, Lord, must the good days come to an end? Why are memories not enough?...

August 2011

August 27, 2011

A Prayer for Hurricane Season

O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The...

August 24, 2011

NYC mayor: no prayer at 9/11 memorial service

Incredible, but true: The atheists aren't the only ones making a stink about the goings-on...

August 09, 2011

Prayer in Time of Economic Trouble

Father, times are hard. They say many people will lose their jobs. No one can...

July 2011

July 05, 2011

A prayer for summer

From the poetic pen of Fr. Austin Fleming... If I don't believe in summer, Lord,...

July 03, 2011

iBreviary, over easy

A priest friend posted this image on his Facebook page, from the good folks who...

June 2011

June 30, 2011

Veterans say "Jesus" and "God" banned from cemetery prayers

Just in time for the Independence Day holiday weekend, some disturbing allegations out of Texas....

June 26, 2011

Praying for some tasty waves

A popular ritual on the West Coast is moving east, with the blessing of surf...