Celebrating the Truth on the Fourth
- by George Vogt Little Elm, TX (MetroCatholic) – I wrote this piece 2 years ago. With a few modifications, it is even more relevant today. Tomorrow, we will celebrate our country’s independence, yet...
View ArticleThank Him for Every Second
Little Elm, TX (MetroCatholic) – My sons Joel and Michael and my daughter Amanda will bury their maternal grandmother today. Amanda was married this past November and Joel will be married next month....
View ArticleReligious People are Happier, Study Says
CANONSBURG, PA (MetroCatholic) – Researchers at Duke University suggest that people who practice some sort of religion are happier than those who don’t. The new study reveals that religious people have...
View ArticleCelebrate Independence with a Prayer for our Nation
We wish you a safe and joyous Independence Day weekend! As we celebrate Independence Day, we invite you to pray for our nation: God our Father, Giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to...
View ArticleMt 9:9-13 Smiles and Mercy
Mt 9:9-13 Smiles and Mercy(Click here for readings)The Pharisees asked Jesus’ disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do...
View ArticleMt 10:1-7 Some of the Luckiest People In The World
Mt 10:1-7 Some of the Luckiest People In The World(Click here for readings)Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease...
View ArticleMt 11:25-27 Childlike Wonder
Mt 11:25-27 Childlike Wonder(Click here for readings)At that time Jesus exclaimed: “I give praise to you, Father, of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the...
View ArticleJul 25, Midafternoon Prayer for James, Ap
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Proper of Saints: 1554 (concluding prayer) Complimentary Psalter: 1295 (Series III, Midafternoon) Midafternoon Prayer for the Feast of...
View ArticleA Catholic Single’s Guide to Hope
By Amy Smith | “Know your own happiness. Want for nothing but patience. Or give it a more fascinating name: Call it hope.” ― Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility My English-major self loves all things...
View ArticleSep 03, Midafternoon Prayer for Monday of the 22nd week of Ordinary Time
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 659 Complimentary Psalter: 1295 (Series III, Midafternoon) Four-week Psalter: Monday, Week II, 863 (Midafternoon) Midafternoon Prayer for...
View ArticleLk 4:31-37 Pushing And Pulling
Lk 4:31-37 Pushing And Pulling(Click here for readings)Jesus went down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee…In the synagogue there was a man with the spirit of an unclean demon… Jesus rebuked him and said,...
View ArticleLuke 5:1-11 Peter’s Hell
Luke 5:1-11 Peter’s Hell(Click here for readings)Simon said to Jesus, "Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” When they had done...
View ArticleSep 08, Midafternoon Prayer for Birth of Mary
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 623 Proper of Saints: 1374 Complementary Psalmody: 1259 (Midafternoon) Midafternoon Prayer for the Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin...
View ArticleLuke 6:20-26 Is There Ever A Dull Moment?
Luke 6:20-26 Is There Ever A Dull Moment?(Click here for readings)Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours…Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Life...
View ArticleLuke 7:11-17 Whatever!
Luke 7:11-17 Whatever!(Click here for readings)Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died...
View ArticleOct 02, Midafternoon Prayer for Guardian Angels
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 623 Proper of Saints: 1459 Complementary Psalmody: 1259 (Midafternoon) Midafternoon Prayer for Tuesday, the Memorial of Guardian Angels, using...
View ArticleMk 10:17-30 Money and Happiness
Mk 10:17-30 Money and Happiness(Click here for readings)Peter began to say to [Jesus], “We have given up everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given...
View ArticlePope: The Wealthy Must Obtain True Happiness in God
Reflects on Sunday Gospel during Angelus Address
View ArticleIf I Were General Of A "War on Women" This Would Be My Battle Plan
If I were General of an army starting a war on women, here is what I would prepare as my battle plan:I would convince women that their fertility is a disease. To be able to create life and carry a baby...
View ArticleOct 18, Midafternoon Prayer – Feast for Luke, Evangelist
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 623 Complementary Psalmody: 1259 Proper of Saints: 1500 (Midafternoon) Midafternoon Prayer for Feast of Saint Luke, Evangelist using the...
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