Author: Nicola Kanaan
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Repetitive Prayer Is Biblical: Even Jesus Repeated the Same Prayer
There is a common question among Christians: Is repetitive prayer biblical? Some people believe that repeating a prayer is wrong because Jesus warned against “vain repetitions.” But when we look carefully at Scripture, we discover something important: the Bible does not condemn repetition in prayer. It condemns empty, meaningless prayer. In fact, the Bible gives us several examples…
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Saint of the Day: St. Raymond Nonnatus
Feast Day: August 31Born: c. 1204, Portell, Catalonia, SpainDied: August 31, 1240Patron Saint of: Expectant mothers, childbirth, midwives, children, and those falsely accused. Who Was St. Raymond Nonnatus? St. Raymond Nonnatus was a Spanish Mercedarian friar and priest who dedicated his life to helping Christians who had been captured and enslaved. His surname, Nonnatus, means “not born” or “not naturally born.” According to tradition, his…
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Day 3: 3 Day Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit
This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, According to God’s will. Day 3 Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Spirit, you who makes…
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Day 2: 3 Day Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit
This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, According to God’s will. Day 2 Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Spirit, you who…
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Day 1: 3 Day Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit
This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, According to God’s will. Day 1 Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Spirit, you who…
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Saint of the Day: Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars
Today the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars, a Spanish religious sister who dedicated her life to caring for the elderly and abandoned. Born on January 9, 1843, in Aitona, Spain, Teresa grew up in a devout Catholic family. She became a teacher and later felt called to a life of religious service.…