Author Archives: Joseph Horan

Spiritual Minute: Mary Our Little Daughter!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Today at McDonald’s I met a wonderful boy named Diego and I quickly ascertained from his mother that Diego had been born on the feast day of Saint Juan Diego, the saint who received the apparitions surrounding the manifestation of … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Minute: A Petition In Christ Through Mary

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Joseph Horan

That just as Mary was made into Jesus through the Incarnation, by the infusion of her body with his Divine and human life, we might be made one with him through the Eucharist even as she is one with, and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Minute: The Half Hearted Hero

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Joseph Horan

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 →

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St. Joseph, Free Us From All Evil!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Joseph Horan

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 →

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Spiritual Minute: God Never Hides From Us!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Joseph Horan

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 →

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Spiritual Minute: God Provides Our Every Need

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Joseph Horan

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 →

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St. Joseph The Worker

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Joseph Horan

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 →

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Spiritual Minute: Peter’s Very Great Love

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Joseph Horan

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 →

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Do Not Be Afraid

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Joseph Horan

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 →

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A Word On God’s Gifts

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Joseph Horan

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 →

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