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A new month brings about a new set of prayer intentions from our Holy Father:
General: That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of exploitation in its various forms.
Mission: That at Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize in the Word Incarnate the light which illuminates every man and that [...]

from the caringbridge website:
On “Dec. 12th Ashley Haas and four other FOCUS missionaries were on their way to their end of the year retreat, and the 5 women were in a car accident. The five FOCUS missionaries in the car were Tanya Cenac, Andrea Fulcher, Ashley Haas, Bridid Patino, and Kristin Smith. Ashley is in [...]

On Friday, I was praying about how my sins have left marks on my soul. Just how a scar is left behind on our skin when a cut heals, sin leaves scars on our souls after it is forgiven. I have an ugly soul. While I was praying about this, I heard this from Jesus:
Why [...]

The following was offered in Magnificat as the daily meditation for Monday as “A Way to Avoid Hypocrisy.” It was written by Chiara Lubich (?2008), founder of the Work of Mary, widely known as the Focolare movement.
My Jesus,
you have died for me,
how can I doubt your mercy?
And if I can believe in that mercy with [...]

The Memorare is a wonderful prayer asking for our Blessed Mother’s intercession. I heard it for the first time this summer at FOCUS training. I think it’s wonderful! Check it out:

Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to Thy protection,
implored Thy help or sought Thy intercession, [...]

Father,
I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do, I thank you:
I am ready for all, I accept all.
Let only your will be done in me,
and in all your creatures -
I wish no more than this, O Lord.
Into your hands I commend my soul:
I offer it to you with all [...]

A couple of weeks ago, I was in Rochester, New York visiting friends and meeting with people to talk to them about my missionary work. The missionary life includes going to Mass and a Holy Hour of prayer each day, so I hopped on masstimes.org to find a chapel in which to pray. I came [...]