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Having Coffee with Jesus

By Donna Teti | November 11, 2012

It’s common to have trouble praying while grieving.  Author Donna Teti shares a remarkable prayer idea to help feel God’s presence during grief in this stunning poem that tells how she “has coffee with Jesus.”  Donna was inspired by a vivid image of Christ’s presence with her during the morning “coffee time” that she often…

Veterans Day Prayer

By Karen Barber | November 9, 2012

This Veteran’s Day Prayer can be used on November 11th or any other day we want to thank God for those who have served in the armed forces. About This Veteran’s Day  Prayer  November 11th is the historic date when an armistice was signed in Europe to end World War I which at the time…

Prayer for Government Leaders Using Scripture

By Karen Barber | November 7, 2012

This prayer for government and political leaders is based on promises from the Bible as we pray that God will give government leaders wisdom and fairness.  It can be used as an ongoing prayer for government leaders or can be prayed after an election, a transfer of power or during times of government transition. Prayer…

Prayer for Relief and Civil Servants Helping after a Natural Disaster

By Karen Barber | November 2, 2012

This prayer for relief and civil servant workers who step in to help following a natural disaster is useful in both praying for their protection and success and also as a prayer of thankfulness for their often heroic and even angelic help when our communities need it the most. Prayer for Relief Workers and Civil…

Natural Disaster Recovery Prayer

By Karen Barber | October 31, 2012

This natural disaster recovery prayer helps us enlist God’s help, protection, provision and guidance for restoration and recovery for victims and their families who are suffering from injury, loss of loved ones, loss of homes and jobs.  Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time and include things like wildfires, floods, storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and…

Praying in Communion with the Saints

By Colleen Spiro | October 30, 2012

Praying with or to the Saints is a traditional way to pray in the strength of “the communion of saints” or those virtuous Christians who have gone before us and who now live eternally in heaven. 1.  Become educated about saints. We Catholics celebrate “All Saints Day” every November 1st. On this holy day we…