Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, CFR, gives a homily to the nuns of the monastery of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor, New York, where he serves as chaplain.
“In prayer, I began to feel convicted that He was asking more of me than simply offering my works and merits to Him. I felt a gentle stirring in my soul that He wanted more than the tasks I could give Him.” – Sarah Yurgelaitis
“Christian prayer is not a self-help exercise, a stress reduction program, or a therapeutic tool to help us cope with our problems.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“There is a danger in the life of faith and of prayer when we reduce our relationship with Jesus just to personal action and accomplishments alone.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
Fr. Mike Schmitz gives great insights into mission, discipleship—and the ultimate end of both of them, union with God.
If reforms had renewed the practice and teaching of authentic prayer, it could have saved the Church much misunderstanding and grief. David Torkington shares his own experience and illustrates that for us, at least, it is not too late.
How can you make prayer your top priority? And why should you? Connie Rossini explains.
One of the first battles in prayer involves prioritizing prayer itself.
David Torkington discusses the importance of short prayers said throughout the day as an aid to recollection.
Fr. Wade Menezes details practical steps that will lead to a sanctified life from his book “The Four Last Things.”
