The Our Catholic Prayers Blog
Welcome to the Our Catholic Prayers Blog, where we take a fresh look at various topics related to Catholic prayers and our wonderful faith! These include prayers, essays, and links to various resources to help us grow in faith, hope, and love for our Lord, especially in these turbulent times! Pages are listed in the links and thumbnails below.
He is risen as He said! Why the Resurrection Is So Important
Our Lord Jesus Christ did indeed rise from the dead! For those Doubting Thomases, scripture and circumstances provide compelling proof.
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Peter’s Denial and Ours: His Challenge and Ours
Peter’s denial of Jesus during His Passion makes us realize that we need our Lord’s grace and guidance to follow Him, not just our own strength.
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The Crowning with Thorns and a Tale of Two Salutes to Our King
In the Crowning with Thorns, Our Lord was brutally mocked, yet He is our King, as the Cristeros praised Him centuries later!
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The Scourging at the Pillar: A Brutal, Futile Bargain with Sin
The Scourging at the Pillar in our Lord’s Passion shows us the dangers and ultimate futility of compromising with serious sins!
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The Agony and the Angels: A Look at Contrasting Visions
What might have caused our Lord to sweat blood at Gesthemane? And how can we console Him? Find out the answers to both compelling questions!
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Fasting and Lent: When Giving Up Something is Growing With God
Does Fasting seem like too big a task this Lent? Or are you not sure what to "give up"? Take heart! God can give you great graces from your penances!
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Lent and the Cross: On following Jesus
The Lenten Season is a special time for renewal as we reflect on our Lord’s Passion and on how best to follow Him and advance spiritually.
Hell: The Scourge of the Four Last Things
Hell exists, and we may go there! Yet keeping this dreadful prospect in mind can help us choose blessings instead of curses and keep us on the road to salvation.
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Nunc Dimittis: A Night Prayer for Christ's Peace
The Nunc Dimittis is a prayer that pays tribute to Simeon’s recognition of our Lord Jesus Christ as a wonderful light of Divine revelation for us all!
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A Christmas Prayer to Jesus: For a Holy Reminder of What Matters
Do you feel somewhat frazzled during December? Let this Christmas Prayer to Jesus, God incarnate, give you comfort and strength in remembering how wonderful His birth was for you!
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Heaven: The Treasure of the Four Last Things
Jesus once said of heaven, “In my father’s house there are many mansions.” With no mortgage or keeping up with the Joneses! And goodness and beauty there that we can't begin to imagine!
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The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell
In these troubled times it is worth reflecting on these four last things for our own spiritual safety and preparedness, not out of fear but out of love for God and neighbor.
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A Rosary Meditation on the Coronation of Mary
Ven. Mary of Agreda's private revelations provide moving insights for meditation on the Corontation of Mary as Queen of Heaven!
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A Rosary Meditation on the Assumption of Mary
Have you ever wanted to have some fresh insights on the Assumption of Mary for this special feast day? These selections provide moving food for thought!
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The Glory of Easter is no April Fool’s Joke!
Easter Sunday fell on April 1st this year, 2018. Although many people doubt that Jesus really physically rose from the dead, read why belief in this miracle makes you anything but an April Fool!
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Jesus and Josefa: On His Seven Last Words on the Cross
Here are some brief, moving thoughts that Jesus gave Sister Josefa Menendez about each of His Seven Last Words at Calvary.
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Jesus and Josefa: from the Way to the Cross to Christ’s Crucifixion
Jesus described to Sister Josefa Menendez in heartrending detail his anguish, both physical and emotional on the Way of the Cross to Calvary for our salvation!
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Jesus and Josefa: His Thoughts About His Worsening Passion
On Good Friday morning, Jesus endured much physical pain in His scourging, and humiliation as well. He told Sister Josefa Menendez in 1923 that He did it out of loving obedience to His Father’s Will for our salvation!
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Jesus and Josefa: From the Agony in the Garden to Peter’s Denial
On the night before His Crucifixion, Jesus sweat blood at the thought of souls who would not heed His loving call for redemption. Be inspired by His words to Sister Josefa Menendez during Lent in 1923 not to be among those for whom His Blood would be shed in vain!
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Jesus and Josefa: His Thoughts About the Introduction of the Eucharist
Jesus called the Eucharist his Invention of Love in one of his many talks with Sister Josefa Menendez, in the 1920's. Find out more of just how important it is to Himself, and to us as well!
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Jesus and Josefa: His Thoughts Given to Sister Josefa Menendez
Would you like some wisdom and inspiration from our Lord Himself? Jesus' words to the Spanish nun Sister Josefa Menendez in the 1920's are full of moving insights!
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"Who Do You Say I Am?":Jesus Is God, Not Just Some Wise Teacher!
Who was Jesus? Or, for a better question, Who IS Jesus? True God from True God, the Word made Flesh who is the same, yesterday, today and forever, and who wants to give you His graces!
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January: A Time to let God Make All Things New
Are you thinking of New Year’s resolutions as 2018 starts? Make one of them letting God enhance your Spiritual life!
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Christmas and the Incarnation: Believe In Miracles
Christmas is a great time to reflect on how God gave us His ultimate gift in becoming a human being: the gift of Himself to save fallen humanity!
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Make God Smile: For His Comfort and Yours!
God suffers in the midst of fallen humanity and is looking to each of us to help Him bring light and clarity in a world filled with darkness and confusion.
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The Our Catholic Prayers Podcasts
We're adding Podcasts to our site, including audio versions of some pages from our site as well as reflections on our wonderful Catholic faith!
The Transfiguration and Hiroshima: A Tale of Two Miracles
August 6th commemorates two events, one of hope from Jesus and another of dread from Hiroshima. In the end we must choose between Christ’s peace or devastating war.
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The Third Fatima Apparition and the "H" Word
In the Third Apparition at Fatima, Our Lady showed three shepherd children Hell and called for prayers and penances for endangered souls.
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Corpus Christi: A Feast Focusing on Christ’s Real Presence
Let Jesus Himself tell you that He’s not just a symbol in Communion at Mass and in Eucharistic Adoration!
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Peter’s Denial and Ours: His Challenge and Ours
Peter’s denial of Jesus during His Passion makes us realize that we need our Lord’s grace and guidance to follow Him, not just our own strength.
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Fake News and Christ's Passion
Fake news helped seal Jesus’ fate at Calvary, but His subsequent triumph over death in His resurrection was real news indeed!
The 2016 Election and the Catholic Vote
How should Catholics handle one of the most contentious and possibly historic elections of our time? We hope these voter guides can help!
Be A Light in the Darkness
Jesus was a light in the darkness in His earthly ministry. Now is an especially good time to imitate Him in being a light for others in these dark times!
Social Sin: A Most Contagious Virus
With social sin we share sinful activities and often make each other partners in crime and shut God out of our lives!
Christ or Chaos: A Crucial Choice for Our Time
Today we see both an increase of turbulence in the world around us at the same time as a decrease of Christian influence. Now’s the time to turn back to Jesus!
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus: For A Reflection of Love in HD
Our Lord is on fire with love! Look at any image of His Sacred Heart for proof. He’s inviting you to love Him as He loves you!
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The Month of May is the Month of Mary
May is a great time to get to know more about Jesus' Blessed Mother. After all, she is our mother as well, spiritually speaking. And she very much wants to bring us closer to her Divine Son!
Jesus’ Glorified Body – and Yours!
Jesus’ triumph over death in his resurrection can be yours as well. Your glorified body will have eternal perfection, vitality and health!
He is truly risen! Proof of Jesus' Resurrection
The Easter Season is a wonderful time to remember that Our Lord Jesus Christ did indeed rise from the dead! For those Doubting Thomases, scripture and circumstance provide compelling proof.
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The Agony and the Angels: A Look at Contrasting Visions
What might have caused our Lord to sweat blood at Gesthemane? And how can we console Him? Find out the answers to both compelling questions!
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Strength in Weakness: With the Grace of True Humility
St. Paul once wrote that when he was weak he was strong. Find out what he meant and how that can help you in these troubled times!
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A House Built On Solid Rock: For A Firm Catholic Foundation
Are you feeling somewhat shaky these days? Let Jesus help you find, and hold, your ground in these turbulent times!
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Cleaning house for Lent: with Advice from Jesus and John the Baptist
The Lenten season provides some great opportunities for us to decrease in selfishness and increase in holiness.
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Why Stay Catholic?: A Sacramental Answer
Some thoughts about what makes our faith special, especially in these trying times!
The Epiphany Story of the Magi and the Holy Family
This moving mystical account of the Magi’s Adoration of the Christ Child will deepen your understanding of Epiphany.
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Some Thoughts about Advent
Advent is a special time as we await Jesus’ arrival as a little baby in Bethlehem for our salvation!
Some Mystical Reflections on the Nativity for Advent
Take a break from the stress of the Christmas season to contemplate our Lord’s wondrous birth from mystical accounts!
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He is risen as He said! Why the Resurrection Is So Important
Apr 30, 19 03:27 PM
Our Lord Jesus Christ did indeed rise from the dead! For those Doubting Thomases, scripture and circumstances provide compelling proof.
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Peter’s Denial and Ours: His Challenge and Ours
Apr 17, 19 06:53 PM
Peter’s denial of Jesus during His Passion makes us realize that we need our Lord’s grace and guidance to follow Him, not just our own strength.
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The Crowning with Thorns and a Tale of Two Salutes to Our King
Apr 16, 19 02:00 PM
In the Crowning with Thorns, Our Lord was brutally mocked, yet He is our King, as the Cristeros praised Him centuries later!
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The Scourging at the Pillar: A Brutal, Futile Bargain with Sin
Apr 09, 19 03:00 PM
The Scourging at the Pillar in our Lord’s Passion shows us the dangers and ultimate futility of compromising with serious sins!
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The Agony and the Angels: A Look at Contrasting Visions
Apr 03, 19 02:46 PM
What might have caused our Lord to sweat blood at Gesthemane? And how can we console Him? Find out the answers to both compelling questions!
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Fasting and Lent: When Giving Up Something is Growing With God
Mar 05, 19 04:40 PM
Does Fasting seem like too big a task this Lent? Or are you not sure what to "give up"? Take heart! God can give you great graces from your penances!
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Lent and the Cross: On following Jesus
Mar 03, 19 05:44 PM
The Lenten Season is a special time for renewal as we reflect on our Lord’s Passion and on how best to follow Him and advance spiritually.
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Hell: The Scourge of the Four Last Things
Feb 04, 19 06:18 PM
Hell exists, and we may go there! Yet keeping this dreadful prospect in mind can help us choose blessings instead of curses and keep us on the road to salvation.