Our best laid plans…..
...must always be made in union with the story God is writing upon our hearts. Tonight, I won't be singing the Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer with Fr. Paul Yi and the Ascension Catholic Community I love so much. I look so forward to this all year. And I pray to be back soon...next … [Read more...] about Our best laid plans…..
Mercy and Purgatory – The Eighth Day of the Novena
Got a confession to make. I was so immersed Wednesday in preparing for a talk that I delivered yesterday...I FORGOT TO PRAY THE NOVENA. I recall that at 3 p.m. that day, I stopped my work for a moment to immerse in the Lord's Passion, remembering Him and thanking Him, then went back to my work … [Read more...] about Mercy and Purgatory – The Eighth Day of the Novena
Glorify My Mercy – The Seventh Day of the Novena
Do you know someone that seems to somehow embody - physically and spiritually - in some way beyond mere words, the glorification of Christ's Mercy? By God's great Providence, I know several. It inspires my faith immeasurably to receive - to take within my being - the countenance, the holiness, … [Read more...] about Glorify My Mercy – The Seventh Day of the Novena
Fragrance of Humility – The Sixth Day of the Novena
Oh to be a meek, humble soul completely immersed in His Mercy.... To be a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God Who takes delight in the fragrance.... I find each one of the Divine Mercy Novena prayers so moving and so beautiful, but The Sixth Day...WOW. Of all of the lovely … [Read more...] about Fragrance of Humility – The Sixth Day of the Novena
His Heart Longs for You to Return to Him – The Fifth Day of the Novena
Today bring to Me the souls of those who have separated themselves from My Church, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. During My bitter Passion they tore at My Body and Heart, that is, My Church. As they return to unity with the Church, My wounds heal and in this way they alleviate My … [Read more...] about His Heart Longs for You to Return to Him – The Fifth Day of the Novena
Mercy, Hope and Healing for Lost Souls – The Fourth Day of the Novena
Whom among your loved ones are you most deeply concerned about? For whom do your tears fall, and your worries and fears threaten to engulf you? I've known these tears, fears and worries myself. And we all have that urge to DO SOMETHING when we are worried about a child, a spouse, a parent or … [Read more...] about Mercy, Hope and Healing for Lost Souls – The Fourth Day of the Novena
Buona Pasqua! Christos Anesti! Happy Easter! – The Third Day of the Novena
What a joyous, most blessed day today! The tomb is empty! While we are enjoying the most holy feast of our Christian faith, amid celebrations with delicious foods and fun in the company of family, friends, and precious little ones dressed in Easter finery, let us keep in heart and mind the reason … [Read more...] about Buona Pasqua! Christos Anesti! Happy Easter! – The Third Day of the Novena
Praying for Our Priests & Religious – The Second Day of the Novena
Did you know that we have a holy responsibility to pray for priests and religious? Why do priests need our prayers? Aren't they holy enough? Holier than I? For more reasons than can be illuminated here, our priests, seminarians, deacons, and indeed all religious are a direct target of the evil … [Read more...] about Praying for Our Priests & Religious – The Second Day of the Novena
FGC #303: Woman to Woman: Receiving Women in Crisis with Elizabeth Wilson, LCSW
The wellspring of all that is the Elizabeth Wilson that I've come to know is so evident in this powerful interview, which was originally intended to focus upon the psychiatric and psychological burden suffered by women after an abortion decision. Everyone, however, can benefit from listening to … [Read more...] about FGC #303: Woman to Woman: Receiving Women in Crisis with Elizabeth Wilson, LCSW
FGC #94: God’s Healing Mercy with Kathleen Beckman
Kathleen Beckman, author, speaker, certified Ignatian retreat director, and President/Co-founder of the Foundation of Prayer for Priests (www.foundationforpriests.org), visited with us today on the show about her latest book, "God's Healing Mercy: Finding Your Path to Forgiveness, Peace, … [Read more...] about FGC #94: God’s Healing Mercy with Kathleen Beckman
“You Did It To Me”: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action (Fr. Michael Gaitley) – Book Review
Do you have a devotion to the Divine Mercy and a desire to live it out as Jesus asks, but find yourself a bit overwhelmed as to how to begin? Have you ever looked at the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy - 14 in all - and for a fleeting moment thought, "I truly want to be merciful and … [Read more...] about “You Did It To Me”: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action (Fr. Michael Gaitley) – Book Review