Faith and Spirituality

Why They Mock “Thoughts and Prayers”

Why They Mock “Thoughts and Prayers”

Articles, Catechesis, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show
Secular figures mock the phrase “thoughts and prayers” for several reasons. Some do not understand prayer. To them, prayer is nothing more than wishful thinking or a sentimental slogan. When they hear “thoughts and prayers,” they perceive it as a meaningless platitude and, in truth, it often is, when repeated reflexively without any real prayer […]
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Monsignor Shea Calls Us to Cling to Christ’s Hope After the Minneapolis Tragedy

Monsignor Shea Calls Us to Cling to Christ’s Hope After the Minneapolis Tragedy

Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Morning Air
On Morning Air, John Morales welcomed Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary, to respond to the tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. With many of his students coming from the Twin Cities, Monsignor Shea said the grief felt especially close to home. He described the news as devastating and […]
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Pope Leo XIV: Reject the Voice of Death, Choose Life

Pope Leo XIV: Reject the Voice of Death, Choose Life

Articles, Catechesis, Faith and Spirituality, Morning Air
On the Feast of the Assumption, Pope Leo XIV delivered a homily that urged the faithful to recognize Mary’s courageous “yes” as the model for Christian discipleship. Speaking in Rome, the Holy Father reminded the Church that while death continues to cast its shadow, God’s life-giving love breaks through whenever His people choose trust, forgiveness, […]
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