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At the Annunciation “Mary teaches us to listen to the voice of God who speaks in silence…in order thereby to taste true joy.” Pope Benedict XVI
Author Archives: Joseph Horan
Spiritual Minute: The Half Hearted Hero
We need to see the half-hearted hero in each and every one of us. We claim we love God, we make a big show of our love, but in the end so often we fail in doing what God demands … Continue reading
St. Joseph, Free Us From All Evil!
Prayer of Pope Leo XIII to St. Joseph To you O Blessed Joseph we come in our trials, and having asked the help of your thrice-holy spouse, we confidently ask your patronage also. Through that sacred bond of charity which … Continue reading
Spiritual Minute: God Never Hides From Us!
In a previous post I mentioned how God sometimes hides from us, but this can only be true with regard to his presence to our senses. “The whole of salvation history is the story of God looking for us: he … Continue reading
Spiritual Minute: God Provides Our Every Need
In this title I’d like to put the emphasis on “every.” God indeed provides for us, even in our very smallest needs. Last weekend my wife and her Mom went shopping, and while they were at Academy they picked up … Continue reading
St. Joseph The Worker
I feel compelled to say something on this feast of St. Joseph the worker. I have been silent as of late, but I am working on some things that I will likely post as multiple part series. Dear St. Joseph, … Continue reading
Spiritual Minute: Peter’s Very Great Love
Peter had been long vexed, long worried, long wondering what the consequences would be. Would he still be the Lord’s rock, would he still be Peter? Or would John take over. After all, John was there to the bitter end. … Continue reading
Do Not Be Afraid
Dear Lord, Help us to not be afraid of truths that challenge us, that challenge our perceptions and our worldly knowledge, our sense of security, and our false dependence on self. Help us to depend only on you and your … Continue reading
A Word On God’s Gifts
Here is a great inspirational story from a Christian viewpoint! I originally heard this on the radio after attending a healing mass. Often when there is uncertainty in our lives God wants us to let go, to trust him, and … Continue reading
Spiritual Minute: The Humility Of Faith
A thought came to me during a long conversation with my wife on Holy Saturday night/Easter morning. It occurred to me that humility is three-fold just as the Theological Virtues are three-fold. A reflection on faith, hope, and love can … Continue reading
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