Why Did God Make Us?
St. Augustine offers us this profound insight, "Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee."
Since, we were made for God, let us do God’s Will.
May God be Praised.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Blog Post 10/11/2023 - Prayer
“For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." St. Therese of Lisieux
Make your life, your prayer.
May God Be Praised.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Blog Post 10/10/2023 – Pray for Peace in the Middle East
Let us join with the prophet Isaiah and ask God to bring about peace in the Middle East, “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again… let us walk in the light of the Lord.”
“O God, bend my heart to follow Your will and allow my voice to praise Your Holy Name, cleanse me from any worthless, evil, or distracting thoughts. Grant me Your grace that I may pray today with reverence, awe and love. Listen to my supplication, hear my prayer, and answer me. Guide me with Your Spirit that I may shine forth Your Radiance to the world.” [Dcn. George Kelly]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, bring peace to the Middle East.
St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine of Siena intercede for peace in the Middle East.
May God Be Praised.
Monday, October 9, 2023
Blog Post 10/09/2023 - “Who can learn the counsel of God?”
“Who can learn the counsel of God?” (Wis 9:13).
This question from the
Book of Wisdom … suggests that our life is a mystery & that we do not
possess the key to understanding it. Our
task is to perceive the call of God and then to do his will. But in order to do
his will, we must ask ourselves, “What is God’s will in my life?” [Homily
at the Canonization of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Francis]
What is God’s Will for you?
May God Be Praised!
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Blog Post 10/08/2023 – “Receive” a prayer in the Spiritual Exercises
“Receive” a prayer in the Spiritual Exercises: “Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and call my own. You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Dispose of it wholly according to your will. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me.”
Listen to this beautiful song as you surrender your will to God.
May God Be Praised.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Blog Post 10/07/2023 Homily Cycle I - Salesian Saturday at OLPH
As we live our Christian faith in the secular culture, take heart from today’s first reading from the prophet Baruch, “Fear not, my people …. Fear not, my children; call out to God! He who brought this upon you will remember you.”
Don’t fear the surrounding secular culture, why?
The answer lies in our Gospel reading from St. Luke, our names are written in heaven and Jesus prays for us, for you and for me.
So, what are we to do, live our faith like a child open and filled with joy. That’s today’s Gospel message, now we must live it; and since today is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, it would be a good day to pray the Luminous Mysteries which recall and emphasize the Christological character of the rosary.
May God Be Praised.
*Brother Mickey McGrath’s artwork is available at: https://www.bromickeymcgrath.com/
Blog Post 10/07/2023 – First Saturday Prayer
First Saturday Prayer
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque said, "Would that I could exhaust myself in acts of thanksgiving and gratitude towards this Divine Heart, for the great favor He shows us, in deigning to accept our help to make Him known, loved and honored; He reserves infinite blessings for all those who devote themselves to this work."
May God Be Praised.
*Brother Mickey McGrath’s artwork is available at: https://www.bromickeymcgrath.com/
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