Traditions & Rituals

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (235+ words) To feel lost is to feel without a clear sense of direction, purpose, or understanding of where you are going. It can feel like you are…Continue reading on Medium » There are some things beyond human control, so we can…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (241+ words) Lord Jesus, there is anger in my heart and I cannot root it out. I know that I should calm down and offer the hurt and disappointment to You but my emotion is running away with me. Help me to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (194+ words) All praise to You, Lord Jesus, Lover of children: Bless our family, And help us to lead our children to You. Give us light and strength, And courage when our task is difficult. Let Your Spirit fill us with love…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (244+ words) Behold me, my beloved Jesus, weighed down under the burden of my trials and sufferings, I cast myself at Your feet, that You may renew my strength and my courage, while I rest here in Your Presence. Permit me to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (289+ words) O Most High, all-powerful, good Lord God, to you belong praise, glory, honour and all blessing. Be praised, my Lord, for all your creation and especially for our Brother Sun, who brings us the day and the light; he is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (148+ words) What are the seven essential conditions for fulfilling the shahada, the Islamic testimony of faith? In this khutbah, Imam Ibrahim Urkac of the New Peckham Mosque explores these conditions and why they’re fundamental to authentic Islamic belief and practice. He…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (221+ words) O gracious Father, Maker and Preserver of heaven and earth, who in the beginning didst institute matrimony, thereby foreshadowing the mystical union of the Church with our Savior Christ, who, during His ministry upon earth, did honor marriage with His…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago   (225+ words) Hail Mary, full of grace, the LORD is with thee, blessed are you among all women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus, Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and in the hour of…...