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Posts Tagged ‘Prayer’
Pope Francis: Pray with Christian hope
(CNA/EWTN News) In his last set of catechesis on mercy, Pope Francis focused on the works of praying for the living and the dead, as well as burying the dead, insisting that since we are all part of one family in Christ, we must remember to pray constantly for one another.
Publish date: 2016 - 12 - 1
Every changed heart is a proof of God’s answer of our prayers.
True prayers bring us closer to God for the heart of the one who prays will be changed. When our desires are aligned with God's, then our prayers are answered according to His will.
Publish date: 2016 - 10 - 23
TOUCH: Where Youth Meets Christ
TOUCH is a Catholic youth community founded in Hong Kong. It organizes a number of prayer gatherings and events every year, including an annual international youth festival called JOYFUL FEAST. A number of TOUCH members and JOYFUL FEAST participants shared with us their experience in the community and how they actively follow God's guidance to bring more people to Him.
Publish date: 2016 - 10 - 15
Pope Francis: In the ability to listen, there are the roots of peace
(CNA/EWTN News) On Sunday, before leading the crowds in the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis offered his reflections on the day's Gospel account of Jesus being welcomed into the home of the two sisters, Martha and Mary.
In the account, Martha complains to Jesus that Mary has left her with all the busywork, to which he responds that Mary, who has been listening to him, has “chosen the better part.”
Publish date: 2016 - 7 - 20
Pope Francis: Pride empties prayer and keeps God at a distance
(CNA/EWTN News) One who prays with humility and awareness of his or her sin speaks to God, Pope Francis said on Wednesday, whereas one who prays with arrogance and self-righteousness is speaking to a mirror.
“It is not enough to ask ourselves how often we pray,” the Pope said to the thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the weekly general audience. “We must also ask ourselves how we pray, or rather, how our heart is.”
Publish date: 2016 - 6 - 2
Pope Francis: Prayers preserve our faith in God
(CNA/EWTN News) For Pope Francis, prayer is neither a “magic wand” used to get what we want nor something casual we do only when we feel like it, but is rather the strength that sustains our faith in difficult moments.
Publish date: 2016 - 5 - 27
The road to Peace, starting this Christmas
At Christmas, Jesus comes down to earth in the night, like a little flame piercing through the darkness. He is the Prince of Peace, coming into the world that so desperately needs Him.
Publish date: 2015 - 12 - 16
Pope Francis: Find time to pray and rediscover peace in the important things
(CNA/EWTN News) On Wednesday August 26, Pope Francis continued his weekly catechesis on the family, saying that parents have the responsibility to teach their children to pray. Delivering his address to pilgrims and visitors, gathered under the hot sun for the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, the pontiff stressed the importance of teaching children how to show love for God through prayer.
Publish date: 2015 - 8 - 27
The Melody of Prayer
On this week’s “Love and Life”, we invited Po Yee to share with us on her composition of the song "Pray". She shares with us the writing process of the song, how music can be a way to express emotions, as well as how music relates to her faith. She will also talk about the beginning of her vocational discernment journey in religious life.
Publish date: 2015 - 1 - 24
Parenting: How to Raise Grateful Children
The sky is not always blue. One of the concerns of parents today is how to help their kids to stay positive even amidst adversity. Fountain of Grace invites several Catholic parents to share their experience of fostering a sense of gratitude in their children, and encouraging them to see God’s grace in all situations.
Publish date: 2014 - 11 - 8
Live not in your grave
Fifth Sunday of Lent “Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” (Romans 8:8) Living according to the flesh is like living according to one’s will and desires, focusing on one’s needs rather than others’. When we are so self-centred, we are trapped within our own self, our grave, and we will die. Jesus […]
Publish date: 2014 - 4 - 6
Month of the Rosary
Share about the prayer of the rosary, and the importance of persistent prayer.
Publish date: 2013 - 10 - 19
Fr. Denis Kong: Prayers and Spirituality
Fr. Denis Kong, SDB from Hong Kong has a lot of experience in youth pastoral work. He loves sacred music and regards singing from the heart as a good way to pray. He also loves discovering different forms of spirituality within the Catholic Church and introduces them to youth. Fountain of Love and Life invited him to share with us his insights on prayers and spirituality.
Publish date: 2013 - 6 - 16
Pope Francis: Lamenting one’s suffering to God is a prayer that reaches the Lord
（生命恩泉文摘編輯小組翻譯）教宗方濟各於週三早上的彌撒講道中，談及人向天主哀歎自己受的苦並沒有犯罪，反而是一種由心而發、直達天主的祈禱。 今天的讀經一是關於托彼特和撒辣的故事，兩個義人同樣受著戲劇般的苦難。托彼特做了很多好事，甚至冒上生命危險，卻瞎了眼。撒辣先後嫁過七個丈夫，但每一位都在新婚之夜前便死去。他們都活在極大的痛苦中，祈求天主使他們死去。「他們抱怨，但沒有褻瀆天主。」 「向天主哀歎自己受的苦不是犯罪。一位我認識的神父，曾經跟一位向天主哀歎的女人說：『女士，這是一種祈禱。你去做吧。』」天主聆聽我們的怨言。想想約伯，在第三章他說: 『願我誕生的那日消逝』，而耶肋米亞在第二十章說：『願我誕生的那一天，是可咒罵的』，他們甚至詛咒，不是詛咒天主，而是那個情況，不是嗎? 這是人性。」 教宗也想起很多活在生命邊緣的人：營養不良的兒童、難民、末期病人。他也留意到在今天福音中，那些撒杜塞人問耶穌關於一個當了七次寡婦的婦人。他們的問題不是出於真誠。 「那些撒杜塞人談論這位婦人，好像她正身處實驗室一樣——她的處境被當成一個抽象的道德問題。當我們想起那些受很大痛苦的人，我們會否當他們是道德上的難題，純屬概念，『但這個案…這個案…』，還是我們會用我們的心，我們的血肉去想起他們?」 教宗說在這種情況下，我們必需做耶穌做的事——祈禱: 「為他們祈禱。他們要進入我的心。他們要令我坐立不安：我的弟兄在受苦，我的姊妹在受苦。這就是諸聖相通功的奧秘：向天主祈禱，『但天主，看看這個人：他在哭，他在受苦。』祈禱，用我們的血肉祈禱。不是用思想，而是用心。」 托彼特和撒辣獻上的祈禱——雖然他們求天主使他們死去，給我們希望，因為天主用祂的方式接納了，不讓他們死去，但治癒了托彼特，也給撒辣一位丈夫。教宗解釋，「祈禱總是傳到天主那裡，只要是由心而發的祈禱。反之，當它成為一個抽象的概念，就像杜塞人討論那樣，永遠不會到天主那裡，因為那不是超越我們自己，不是出於關心。」 教宗請信眾為那些處於極大痛苦中的人，那些有如耶穌在十字架上受那般大痛苦的人祈禱，那些喊叫「父啊，父啊，祢為什麼捨棄了我?」的人。讓我們祈禱，「使我們的祈求直達天堂，也讓它成為我們希望的來源。」 資料來源 Source: Pope Francis at Mass: crying out to God for succour
Publish date: 2013 - 6 - 5
