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Catholic Prayers

If Christ is Not Present in the Eucharist. . .

By Jared Dees

. . . then is he present in the world at all? We say that God is present in the world. We see him in the beauty of the sunset and the loving acts of a friend. We see him in the Word of God when we read the Scriptures. We see him in our…

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June 11, 2012 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, Prayer Tagged With: sacraments

A Runner’s Lectio Divina

By Jared Dees

The season of Easter is also the season of running. Each weekend during the Spring, marathon runners take to the streets prove to themselves they can run the race. Even the Boston Marathon, which occurs on the third Monday of April each year, often falls near Easter. Easter is a perfect time to connect the…

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April 17, 2012 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, Everyday Prayers, Prayer, What Tagged With: easter

Review: John Paul II Prayer App

By Jared Dees

Leading up to the feast day of Blessed John Paul II, I have been praying with the Bl. John Paul II prayer app by Little iApps. The JPII prayer App is a part of the eVotions series by Little iApps which includes other apps available for $0.99: St. Michael, St. Francis, St. Joseph, and St….

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October 21, 2011 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, Prayer, Saints Prayers Tagged With: prayer apps

Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer

By Jared Dees

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do you, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking…

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September 29, 2011 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, Prayer Tagged With: saints

St. Augustine of Canterbury Prayers

By Jared Dees

May 27 is the feast of St. Augustine of Canterbury, the first bishop of England and the inspiration for many Catholic converts. Consider incorporating the following St. Augustine of Canterbury prayers on his feast day: A Prayer for Christian Unity Holy Father, You have given us in St. Augustine of Canterbury, a great witness of…

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May 25, 2011 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, Prayer, Saints Prayers, What Tagged With: saints

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