Category Archives: prayer

It’s Time For The Saint Andrew Novena!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Gary Zimak

I have to admit that when I first heard of this Novena, which begins on November 30th (the feast of Saint Andrew), I was skeptical.? It sounded a little too superstitious to me.? As I did some more research and … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer – Catholic Style

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Gary Zimak

On Thursday of this week, those of us in the United States will celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving.? It is a day set aside to give thanks for the many blessings we have received in our lives.? While we usually?find … Continue reading →

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Who Says Miracles Don’t Happen?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Gary Zimak

On October 31st, I received this email from my friend Mary Ann: Hello Gary: I?have a?prayer request for you please. My husband just called me and told me of a friend of ours, Melissa, who is pregnant and due in … Continue reading →

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One Of The Best Night Prayers You’ll Ever Find…

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Gary Zimak

If you’re looking for something to say to the Lord before you go to sleep, you may want to try this prayer by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.? It’s one of the nicest that I’ve seen. A Night Prayer by Saint Alphonsus … Continue reading →

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So, You Just Received Jesus…Now What?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Gary Zimak

I’m sad to admit that, over the course of my life as a cradle Catholic, I have received Our Lord in Holy Communion many times and didn’t have too much to say to Him.? It’s understandable, isn’t it?? There are … Continue reading →

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A Catholic Response To 9/11

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Gary Zimak

Today?we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City.? As a blogger, I felt that I should write something, but what’s left to say?? After all, this story has been reported … Continue reading →

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St. Alphonsus Ligouri’s Gift To Me

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Gary Zimak

As we celebrate the memorial of St. Alphonsus Ligouri, an 18th century bishop and doctor of the Church,?we can be thankful for many of his gifts.? He founded the Redemptorist order and contributed much to the field of moral theology.? … Continue reading →

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With God, “No” Doesn’t Always Mean “No”!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Gary Zimak

“No means no!” We’ve all heard this expression and it’s meaning is clear, right?? Sorry to burst your bubble, but there’s one case where “no” doesn’t always mean “no” and, surprisingly, it has to do with unanswered prayer! I feel … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Prayer…

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Gary Zimak

The perfect prayer is not one in which we tell God what we wish from Him, but rather one in which we ask God what He wishes from us. (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen) Many of us pray every day using … Continue reading →

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Pray For Our Priests!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Gary Zimak

Here’s a very nice prayer for priests, courtesy of Deacon Greg Kandra.? I couldn’t agree more with his sentiments that we need to pray for our priests more than ever!

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