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Ever since the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, the hearts of believers have caught fire. Hearts on Fire includes words and images intended to spark inspiration, thought, wonder, laughter and prayer. Please feel free to share with me what has inspired you in your spiritual journey. It may show up on this blog.
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Monthly Archives: May 2013
The Visitation: A Reading and Reflection on this Holy Feast
Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled … Continue reading
Holy Trinity: Theology and Prayer
God alone can make the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity known to us by revealing Godself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit: One God and Father FROM whom all things are; and One Lord Jesus Christ THROUGH … Continue reading
St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) ON PRAYER
Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, teaches without noise of words. Each prayer is more beautiful than the others. I cannot recite them all and not knowing which … Continue reading
TODAY IS Vesak or Buddha Day
TODAY is Vesak or Buddha Day in Singapore. The most important of the Buddhist festivals celebrates the Buddha’s birthday, and, for some Buddhists, also marks his enlightenment and death. It’s celebration varies from year to year because the date … Continue reading
Two for Tuesday: Short Prayers that Go a Long Way (Pentecost Edition)
Two for Tuesday: Short Prayers that Go a Long Way (Pentecost Edition) [in teaching his disciples how to pray, Jesus tells them not to use a whole bunch of words as if somehow the quantity of words matter more … Continue reading
Irish Blessings and Toasts on the Feast of Saint Brendan
May the blessings of light be upon you, Light without and light within. And in all your comings and goings. As you slide down the bannister of life, May the splinters never point the wrong way! May your … Continue reading
A Poem for Mothers Day
Mothers Had I been Joseph’s mother I’d have prayed protection from his brothers: “God keep him safe; he is so young, so different from the others.” Mercifully she never knew there would be slavery and prison, too. Had I been … Continue reading
A Poem for Mothers Day
Mothers Had I been Joseph’s mother I’d have prayed protection from his brothers: “God keep him safe; he is so young, so different from the others.” Mercifully she never knew there would be slavery and prison, too. Had I been … Continue reading
Ascension Day Litany
Ascension Day Litany Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. O Christ, hear us. O Christ, graciously hear us. Jesus, King of glory, your disciples saw you ascend into heaven: Have mercy on us. You are seated in … Continue reading
Blessed Charles De Foucauld (1858-1916) ON PRAYER
[This is the ? of a series of posts featuring a saint, mystic, or writer to include some of their thoughts on prayer as well as a prayer written by or ascribed to him or her. Blessed Charles’ Feast is … Continue reading