The following Christmas hymn was written by an Englishwoman named Mrs. C. F. Alexander (1818-1895). She was the wife of the Bishop of Derry. It so beautifully describes how the child Jesus is such an important inspiration to little children, as they struggle to become good Christian adults, through their love for their parents. Here … Continue reading
“Thanksgiving is a time when the world gets to see just how blessed and how workable the Christian system is. The emphasis is not on giving or buying, but on being thankful and expressing that appreciation to God and to one another.”
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Prayer O Gracious God, we give you thanks for your overflowing generosity to us. Thank you for the blessings of the food we eat and especially for this feast today. Thank you for our home and family and friends, especially for the presence of those gathered here. Thank you for our health, … Continue reading
We Give Thanks Our Father in Heaven, We give thanks for the pleasure Of gathering together for this occasion. We give thanks for this food Prepared by loving hands. We give thanks for life, The freedom to enjoy it all And all other blessings. As we partake of this food, We pray for health and … Continue reading
“All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block in the person we are today.” Please read my related post – Lazy Losers – … Continue reading
My Dad died recently. And, yes, he died peacefully. And, yes, he was 92. And, yes, he’s in a “better place.” And, yes, he was ready to go. But, how do you fill the void in your life, the hole in your heart, the chair at your table and the pit in your stomach? I’m … Continue reading
“But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
Cardinal Burke speaks out! Burke is an American-born Cardinal and has been a staunch defender of the Catholic Church’s teachings throughout his remarkable career as a priest. He has been steadfast in his efforts, as the top lawyer for the Catholic Church, to educate the public, and priests, on Canon Law and to condemn the radical, second-wave … Continue reading
The following are the highlights of Dr. Charles F. Stanley’s list of Life Principles. They are simple, and yet, profound. 1. Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him. 2. Obedience always brings blessings. 3. God’s Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm. 4. The dark moments of our life will last … Continue reading
“And you husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed the church. He gave up His life for her.” This is why Christian men aspire to, and attain, greatness. They are following Christ’s illustrious lead, in all things good. How can we, as women, not love, respect and treasure them? The answer? … Continue reading
It's the Women, Not the Men! 