Author Archives: Paul Wharton

About Paul Wharton

I am a cradle Catholic, a native West Virginian, and a priest since April 24, 1982. Spiritual Direction has made a tremendous difference in my life and I encourage people to try it out. My motto is "Progress not perfection." I am grateful that God has done for me what I could not do for myself.

A Prayer For Seekers of God Everywhere

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Paul Wharton

O Lord my God, Teach my heart this day where and how to see you, Where and how to find you. You have made me and remade me, And you have bestowed on me All the good things I possess, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Fasting by Jesus AND Saint John Chrysostom 

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Paul Wharton

[Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving or Charity are spiritual disciplines practiced by people of many faiths.  They are closely associated with the Christian Season of Lent.  The words of Jesus are from the gospel for Ash Wednesday, the first day of … Continue reading →

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Yet Still Another Litany for Healing

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Paul Wharton

A Litany for Healing Loving and compassionate God, Lord of all health and wholeness We are fearfully and wonderfully made Thank you for your miracle of healing You gift our bodies with incredible means of protection and repair Immune systems … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Blessing by Alden Solovy

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Paul Wharton

A Moment of Blessing Every breath and every blink, Every moment and every heartbeat: Each one, a blessing. This is a moment of blessing. Blessings given. Blessings received. Every trail and every vista, Every journey and every homecoming: Each one, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Reading and Franciscan Blessing

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Paul Wharton

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at … Continue reading →

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Blessed Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) ON PRAYER

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Paul Wharton

[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.  No Pope traveled as … Continue reading →

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St. Ambrose of Milan (c. 338-397) ON PRAYER

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Paul Wharton

[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.  St. Ambrose is perhaps … Continue reading →

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Saint Gertrude (1256-1302) ON PRAYER

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Paul Wharton

POST AND LINK TO WEBSITE And still the ocean of your boundless love is not exhausted.  For you constantly grant my prayers,  whether for sinners, for souls, or for other intentions,  answering them with incredible benefits.  I have never found … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Veterans on Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Paul Wharton

God of peace, we pray for those who have served our nation and who laid down their lives to protect and defend our freedom. We pray for those who have fought, whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war, whose … Continue reading →

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St Thomas Aquinas  (1225-1274) ON PRAYER

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Paul Wharton

[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.  He is the most … Continue reading →

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