John Blair of the Venerable Matt Talbot Resource Center emailed me a link for another Novena for Alcoholics . I am having problems with the link to the original site, so here is the prayer in its entirety: Memorare NovenaPetition: For all those who are addicted and for those who suffer with them. Pray Daily …
The Gospel Reading from today’s Mass has important things to say on the subject of reconciliation that many might wish to consider: Matthew 5: 20-26; I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven. “You have heard that it was said to …
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I am posting about another blogging project that I am involved with. The new blog is God’s Merciful Love and it was started by my wife, Rose S., yesterday. As the title suggests, it is about God’s love and mercy. Specifically, it is on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. They are: The Spiritual …
Today we pray the ninth and therefore final day of our Novena to Matt Talbot for Alcoholics. Like yesterday we begin with: PRAYER FOR THE ADDICTED God of mercy, we bless You in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministered to all who come to Him. Give Your strength to N., Your servant, …
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Today we pray the eighth day of our Novena to Matt Talbot for Alcoholics. Like yesterday we begin with: PRAYER FOR THE ADDICTED God of mercy, we bless You in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministered to all who come to Him. Give Your strength to N., Your servant, bound by the …
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Today we pray Day 7 of our Novena to Matt Talbot for Alcoholics. Like yesterday we begin with: PRAYER FOR THE ADDICTED God of mercy, we bless You in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministered to all who come to Him. Give Your strength to N., Your servant, bound by the chains …
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Today we pray Day 6 of our Novena to Matt Talbot for Alcoholics. Like yesterday we begin with: PRAYER FOR THE ADDICTED God of mercy, we bless You in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministered to all who come to Him. Give Your strength to N., Your servant, bound by the chains …
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Today we pray Day 5 of our Novena to Matt Talbot for Alcoholics. Like yesterday we begin with: PRAYER FOR THE ADDICTED God of mercy, we bless You in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministered to all who come to Him. Give Your strength to N., Your servant, bound by the chains …
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Today we pray the fourth day of our Novena to Matt Talbot for Alcoholics. Like yesterday we begin with: PRAYER FOR THE ADDICTED God of mercy, we bless You in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministered to all who come to Him. Give Your strength to N., Your servant, bound by the …
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An excerpt from today’s Gospel on the Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time speaks to us about the strength of faith and living according to Jesus’ teachings: Mt 7:24-27; Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, …