St Joseph the Worker

Better than the politics of this day celebrated elsewhere as May Day, is the memorial of Joseph the Worker remembered in the Church. May St. Joseph the worker keep us united to Jesus and the Church as our days of trial test our faith and fidelity. May we never think our smallest most menial tasks lack … Continue reading

Healing the Family Tree

Prayer for Healing the Family Treeby Rev. John H. Hampsch, CMF Heavenly Father, I come before you as your child, in great need of your help; I have physical health needs, emotional needs, spiritual needs, and interpersonal needs. Many of my problems have been caused by my own failures, neglect and sinfulness, for which I … Continue reading

The. Banquet

The Banquet You who eat to gladden your gut, You who indulge to comfort the flesh, Come to a true banquet! Rejoice your spirit, Give joy to your soul. Fatten your prayer on faith. Let words ravish the Heart of God. Even words unspoken, but burning in your heart, Call angels to your side. Quiet the world, by stepping apart, Still your … Continue reading