Who knew that these weekly visits would become my number one most important survival tool? It was as if Jesus timed my discovery of Adoration just in time for the exceedingly difficult years that would follow, unknown to me of course. … Continue readingHere I am, Lord…Broken
“The world offers you comfort. You were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness. -Pope Benedict XVI I have always loved this succinct quote from Pope Benedict XVI. It’s a jolting statement that both convicts and motivates me. And so does this particular, … Continue readingGetting Out of the Baby Pool
In part one of “The Beginner’s Guide to Eucharistic Adoration,” I laid out the fascinating history behind the practice of Adoration. In this second part, we will delve into the practical aspects and application of Adoration. The Code Canon Law encourages the faithful … Continue readingThe Beginner’s Guide to Eucharistic Adoration, Part 2
I boldly raised my hand and asked, “Do we have to believe that it is truly His body and blood to be Catholic?”
His answer was unhesitatingly direct, “If you do not believe don’t bother coming back to this class. The Real Presence is an incredibly important, central tenet of the Faith and you must believe it to be Catholic.” … Continue readingThe Beginner’s Guide to Eucharistic Adoration, Part I
The Anima Christi, or Soul of Christ, prayer is one that I was completely unfamiliar with until about three years ago. At the time I was polling the ink slingers here about their favorite prayers for a post I was working on. Although it did … Continue readingBook Review: Soul of Christ: Meditations on a Timeless Prayer