God is very helpful, and the phrase “Ask and you shall receive!” is quite true. However, there are proper and improper ways to ask for God’s help, because God responds in infinite ways. A bad way to ask God for
When Jewish pilgrims made their way to the temple in Jerusalem, they had a group of poems they recited together as they traveled. These poems or psalms were called the “songs of ascent.”One of the psalms describes the anxiety pilgrims
Last week, I gave an Advent Recollection to Assumption HS Class ’62. The theme of the recollection was “waiting.” One of the points I shared was from the homily of Fr. James P. Donelan, SJ, “The Sacrament of Waiting.” Donelan
0 The story of Mary and the conception of Jesus reveals powerful keys to receiving God’s miracle-working power. Before you can receive a miracle, you must receive a Word from God. Whether it comes from the Bible, through anointed preaching,
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace.” (Philippians 4:6-7a NLT)In Philippians 4:6-7 we find one of the
Why am I here? Many people today are obsessed with finding ways to prolong their lives. They are so caught up with trying to live longer that they never stop to consider why they are living at all. Every human
If you are very tired of worrying and having to go through things that YOU cannot change or control, you have probably figured out that you may need more help than what is available to you! Jesus Christ is offering
Do you need help but don’t know what to do? Are you unable to feel God’s love or sense His direction for your life when you meditate or pray? Sometimes when you are faced with challenges that feel overwhelming, it is not always possible to
When God revises the script of life, Your past difficulties will become favors in disguise. Everyone has a story. For people who follow God, that story Read More »
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the middle of something? Maybe it was a stressful financial situation that didn’t seem to have a clear Read More »