The cedar waxwings arrived yesterday. Waxwings are wonderful, mysterious birds. Here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, their visits are brief. They come to our backyard for
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Tag: Prayer
60-Second Sermon: 29th Sunday in OT
Fr. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. reflects on the Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (20 October 2019).
Read moreLetter from Manchester
A call for prayer: Reflection on the aftermath of the Manchester bombing from a healthcare chaplain.
Read morePraying for our Enemies?
I wish we would add such a prayer to our Sunday intercessions. I know one of the persons I would hold in prayer: the young hooded British man who beheaded the photojournalist James Foley.
Read moreLectio Divina and Liturgy
This is not catechesis. It is not exegesis. It is not Bible study. But it can be a kind of mystagogy, opening our hearts and lives to Christ’s presence in the Word.
Read moreAnd now for something completely different: “illegitimate” prayers?
The question I have pondered is whether there are “illegitimate” prayers, what constitutes them, and how to avoid them.
Read moreRefresh my heart: Take a moment for joy
Something about the approach of Lent always draws my heart to the liturgical ministers, catechists, pastoral staff, priests, etc who find their time commitments and demands ramping up at a season when they know they need extra nourishment and refreshment. Today I want to offer a call, and a thank you, for witnessing to the church with joy.
Read morePrayers of Thanksgiving, and Prayers for Election of a Pope
10 iPhone Apps That Remind You to Pray
The frenetic pace of today’s hectic world can make it difficult to keep up with even the most important things. Thankfully, the same mobile device that can help you streamline work meetings, arrange outings with friends and coordinate playdates for your kids can also help you to make sure that your spiritual needs aren’t neglected.
Read moreA Gift from the Danish West Indies to New Jersey and New York
What do you say — how do you pray — in the aftermath of a hurricane?
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