A book of prayers to the Holy Face of Jesus

How Wise We Become When We Have Nothing to Say

Listen How Wise We Become When We Have Nothing to Say. Mom always used to say, “God gave you two ears and one mouth” because you are supposed to listen twice as much as you talk! I don’t know how others do it, but I have always had a hard time listening when I talk […]

Dead Faith

May Your Good Tree Bear Good Fruit Dead faith. I believe that most everyone, deep down, has a spiritual desire to achieve spiritual growth and healing.  Why is it that only a small number tend to demonstrate that level of achievement?  I think desire must be followed by commitment, which must be followed by deliberate […]

Memorable and Engaging!

All Together Now! Memorable and Engaging. Why I go to an organized worship service! People often tell me that they feel no need to go to an organized mass or worship service to pray!  The argument, they say, is that we can pray anywhere.  In fact, they can get out in nature and pray, as […]

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Look, Reach and Grab Hold Of His Lifeline and He Will Pull You Ashore Ever feel like you see the light at the end of the tunnel but just can’t seem to get there?  You know you’re close but don’t have enough to take you over to the other side and you keep slipping back. […]

Hear…and Listen!

Hear…and Listen! Hear the Word, humble, contrite in spirit, and tremble at His Word.  Follow now as you have been instructed! ​

Delayed Gratification

larger or more enduring reward later. “Nothing will influence your success or failure at anything more than your ability (and willingness) to delay gratification. You cannot have a successful marriage without it, nor can your personal finances thrive. I cannot think of a noble career in which you can succeed without it, nor can you […]

Defense Against Despair

Defense against despair! Satan’s greatest weapons are condemnation, confusion, and despair! And despair is the greatest sin because we now hold out no hope for God’s mercy! We have determined that our despair out trumps God’s mercy and love, which is all powerful and all giving! And since we lose hope in his mercy, God […]

Harnessing the Flow or Bucking the Current

Harnessing the flow. Anyone who has had to swim against a current knows it can be a daunting task. So it seems with life we often find ourselves swimming against the current. We tend to tire easily, get swept away, and in the constant, onrushing waters, we can even drown! If we can somehow find […]

It’s All God’s Will – So Deal With It!

It’s all God’s will. If you believe as I do, there are no accidents, –it’s all Gods will–then we are left with how we deal with all life’s encounters and events.  We can only Act, React, and Make Choices. In inexplicable tragedy, we can offer it up. In great joy and blessings, we can give […]

A One Course Meal and a One Course Destination

We live in a world where big things eat little things.  You’re either at the table or on the menu. So decide now if you’re the hammer or the nail. Set your course before you ever set sail. So strive for something that is so much better. You know the address before you ever send the letter. […]