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The passion of our time.
When I heard of the Supreme Court’s decision adding sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, my first reaction was: All humans deserve the opportunity to seek employment free from discrimination. Yet, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of USCCB lays […]
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Loving heart to heart
The killing of George Floyd, the righteous anger, the protests against allowing whatever caused this awful murder to stand, the dark forces of opportunistic riots and looting, the hatred and loathing — it all makes me so sad, Father. Where are You in all this? How did we get here? What now? What can we […]
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Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament – Help heal our wounded love
Have you nothing to annoy you? My child, tell Me your annoyances, with every detail. Who has pained you? Who has wounded your self-love? Who has treated you contemptuously? Tell Me all, and then say that you forgive and forget; and I will give you My blessing. I have a close friend, Holy Lord. You […]
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Meditation for the Blessed Sacrament – Satan and All His Works
Confide to Me your failures; I will show you the cause. Whom do you wish to see interested in your work? I am the Master of all hearts, My child, and I lead them gently where I please. I will place about you those who are necessary to you; never fear! I have come to […]
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Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament – My Lord and My God
And have you no thoughts of zeal for Me? Are you not anxious to do a little good for the souls of your friends, for those whom you love, and who, perhaps, forget Me? Tell Me who interests you, what motives urge you, what means you wish to take. Holy Father, Your presence never leaves […]
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Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament – a garden for Mary
I read a piece recently on the six things every good Catholic household needs. I’ve also been reacquainting myself with our garden, Father — Yours and mine — after a too-long hiatus (a subject for another day). And, it’s May — Mary’s month. You’ve brought all these frayed ends together, Father, in a lovely plan […]
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Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament – for health
The fourth meditation has been a hard one for me to articulate, Father. How do I ask You for greater good for my body, my health, when You’ve given me life overflowing? Do not hesitate to ask for the good of your body – for health, for memory, for success. I can give you everything, […]
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Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament – for personal favors
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. I come before You today, Father, before Your Blessed Sacrament, with special prayers and to ponder the third meditation. First, a friend ask for prayers for strength for her faith during this time of isolation, during this time of separation from […]
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Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament – for the sick and the broken
As I meditate before Your most Blessed Sacrament, please bless me, Holy Lord, with Your presence and guidance. Tell me about the poor whom you want to help, the sick whom you have seen suffer, the sinner whom you would convert, the persons who are alienated from you, and whose affections you wish to win […]
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Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament – for family
The Church of St. Joan of Arc has a wonderful pamphlet of meditations to ponder as we sit in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Written in Jesus’s own voice, even the questions are comforting, as though He were holding us in the palm of His hand — intent on our concerns, lavish in His love, […]
Walking With My Brother
A gift of joy, a prayer of gratitude, a blessing from Our Father
Walking With My Brother 