Monthly Archives: July 2013

Saint Hildegarde of Bingen (1098-1179) ON PRAYER

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Paul Wharton

[This is the another of a an ongoing 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.  Last year … Continue reading →

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HALLMARK THEOLOGY: One Life Can Make a Difference

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Paul Wharton

[When I was in college seminary, we students sometimes made snide comments about “Hallmark Theology,” which was something easy to understand, syruppy sweet, memorable, and small enough to fit on a greeting card. Now that I am older, wiser, and … Continue reading →

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The Incomprehensible Greatness of God

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Who has measured with his palm the waters, marked off the heavens with a span, held in his fingers the dust of the earth, weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? Who has directed the spirit … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Know That I Am God – A Prayer by Jack Watts

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Father, It so easy to live my life each day, Never taking the time to pay attention To all that You have done for me. I haven’t disregarded You purposefully, But I don’t make You a priority either. Then, when … Continue reading →

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Silly Saturday: Are All Welcome at Your Church?

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Jesus said, “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened” and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish really emphasizes the “all.” When you open their weekly bulletin this is what you’ll find: “We extend a special welcome to … Continue reading →

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Offerings by Alden Solovy on a Mystic Monday

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Paul Wharton

How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done for me? I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence … Continue reading →

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St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) ON PRAYER

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Paul Wharton

[This is the another of a an ongoing 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.  Today is … Continue reading →

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A Marian Prayer by Pope Francis

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Paul Wharton

[Pope Francis concludes his Encyclical — The Light of Faith — with this prayer.  Roman Catholics believe that Mary is both the Mother of Jesus and our Mother.  We do not worship Mary,  venerate her as an example of discipleship.] … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Praise

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Lord Jesus Christ, how immeasurably generous is Your love for me! Let my prayer today remind me of Your goodness. You are worthy of all praise and thanksgiving. Your bounty supplies me, Your power delivers me, Your providence protects me, … Continue reading →

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Anything’s Possible – A Mystic Monday Message

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Some will look out at the ocean but never set foot past the shore, While others set sail and never look back and go where no man’s gone before.Some people look at a mountain and the fear of it shadows … Continue reading →

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