Fear Not

 

We are living in an age of uncertainty, confrontation and attacks on the faith from corners that seem unthinkable -- the very shepherds of our One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. It is so sad to see that some priests, Bishops and even Cardinals exhibit what Archbishop Fulton Sheen called "False Compassion". False Compassion turns perpetrators into victims and victims into perpetrators and allows people who are choosing to live in sin to participate in the sacraments. False compassion is rampant, especially with regard to public figures, criminals and those who promote heresy. Sacred Tradition is under attack. One wonders if we will recognize our beautiful, holy church in another 20 years.

Remember -- our Lord tells us not to be afraid and the gates of hell will not prevail. Faith. As long as we (and faithful Cardinals, Bishops and priests) practice the faith as given to us by the Apostles, the Church will persist. The temptation is to leave the Church but remember, leaving the Church just because OTHERS are unfaithful is giving power to those who are unfaithful. We need to stand strong for their sake. Pray, pray for all who stray. We do not want souls to be lost nor lose our own soul by abandoning the Church that Christ founded.

 The problem is not the Church. The problem is flawed human nature.

Stay strong and God Bless You! You are not alone. Let's pray for each other.

In Jesus and Mary

Catholic Prayer Line 

 

 

The Number One Recommendation for Carving Out Prayer Time

 

 

 

In 1 Thessalonians 5:17 we are instructed to "pray without ceasing" but how do we accomplish this in a world that is so busy with the "everyday". Jobs, families, friends, daily chores -- all are very important. However, the true question is, what is MOST important?

Accomplishing our daily duties in order of most importance just might be the answer to our prayer-time dilemma. But is it? Prayer is multifaceted. There are structured prayers (like the rosary), meditative prayer (meditation), and spontaneously speaking to God in our heart in the midst of our activities. All forms of prayer are needed if we are truly going to heed St. Paul's instruction of "praying without ceasing".

Meditative prayer requires one to carve out time and quiet place and is usually coupled with spiritual reading. Structured prayer requires time but can be said in many places -- while in a car, on a bus, walking in a park or traditionally in a church. Speaking to God spontaneously from the heart can be done anywhere and at anytime.We need all three forms.

Meditative prayer is the most difficult to carve time for. You will need a quiet time and space for at least 15 minuets a day. This type of prayer needs to be scheduled in. The number one recommendation is that one needs to talk with family members about your need for prayer. Sit down and schedule with them your prayer time and place. When an agreement has been reached, make sure to stick to the agreed schedule so as to avoid inconsistencies which may create chaos on other family members. 

If you don't need to consult with other family members and still have trouble carving out time for prayer, the number one recommendation is to perform meditative prayer early in the the morning before you do anything else. You may have to get up a little earlier but this is something you can offer to God as penance for those who don't pray. Early morning is the quietest time of day and prayer sets the tone for the entire day.

Wishing you the best on heeding St. Paul's instruction on how to live a life in Christ. Pray always and pray without ceasing. God bless you and yours.

Catholic Prayer Line 

The Profound Benefits of Praying for Others

Prayer is at the heart of Catholic life, serving as a powerful means of communication with God. Among the many forms of prayer, praying for others holds a special place, offering numerous spiritual and communal benefits as emphasized by the Catholic Church.

One of the primary reasons Catholics are encouraged to pray for others is the cultivation of charity and love. Jesus's commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself" underscores the importance of compassion. By praying for family, friends, and even strangers, believers actively practice selfless love, strengthening their bonds and fostering a spirit of Christian charity.

Praying for others also benefits the one who prays. The Catholic Church teaches that intercessory prayer can deepen our faith and develop virtues such as patience, humility, and empathy. It invites us to align our will with God's, trusting in His divine plan and mercy. Such prayers remind us of our dependence on God's grace and help us grow spiritually.

Furthermore, interceding through prayer can bring comfort and healing to those in need. The Church believes that prayer can invoke God's blessings, providing solace during times of hardship or illness. It acts as a spiritual support system, uniting believers in a shared effort to uplift others before God's throne.

Praying for others also fosters a sense of community and solidarity within the Church. It reminds us that we are members of the Body of Christ, called to support and uplift one another. This communal prayer sustains the spiritual life of the community and encourages a collective reliance on God's grace.

Finally, the practice of praying for others aligns with the Catholic belief in the communion of saints—the idea that all believers, living and dead, are united in Christ. When we pray for souls in purgatory or for living loved ones, we participate in the ongoing communion of saints, aiding their spiritual journey.

In conclusion, praying for others according to the Catholic Church is a profound act that nurtures love, faith, community, and trust in God's mercy. It embodies the core Christian calling to serve one another through prayer, sacrifice and intercession.

God bless you

Catholic Prayer Line

Winning the Battle but Losing the War

 Things have turned rather ugly lately and some people have gotten even uglier. To celebrate the murder of anyone is the hideous act of demons. These people who are celebrating need our prayer, not our condemnation. Yes, we condemn their actions but we are errant to condemn the person committing such actions. We need to pray for our enemies as Jesus taught us to do. He reminds us:

Love of Enemies.

Matthew 5 

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 

44 But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

45 that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.

46 For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same?

47And if you greet your brothers only, what is unusual about that? Do not the pagans do the same?

48So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.

You see, it is all about snatching souls from Lucifer. Lucifer and his minions are snatching souls left and right with an aggressiveness that the world has never experienced. He is no longer as subtle as he used to be because he knows his time is short. Lucifer already knows he loses the war with God. He knows he can't win. This is why he unleashes his whirlwind of vengeance on what God loves most -- us.

 The faithful know that God wins at the end of the world because Jesus promised that the "gates of hell shall not prevail". Lucifer will win many battles over souls only because the soul, through free will, has chosen to allowed him access.We must battle Lucifer and his demons through the greatest weapon that God has given us -- prayer. When we pray, it is God and all of heaven that fights for us! We do not want Lucifer to win even one battle. We want to deny Lucifer any victories.

Yes. Lucifer will (unfortunately) win battles but he will, in the end, loose the war. Let us pray and make sacrifices for errant souls. Let us pray and snatch thousands of potential victories out of the grasp of the father of lies.

God Bless

JMJ 

Our Prayers Can Make Satan's Harvest A Paltry One

 

 

After the events of the past several days, it has been made abundantly clear that we need prayer more than ever. We need to pray for the families who have been the true victims of violence. We need to pray to eradicate hatred in the hearts of people who want to murder those who actually love them, tell them the truth, and want to see them in heaven. 

So, how did we get here? It is through lack of love for God, lack of gratitude for what He has given us and lack of prayer that unites us to Him. Many have turned away from the good God to follow their own broken and morally bankrupt conscience. We truly are living in the days of the new Sodom and Gomorrah. Those were the days before the coming of Jesus, when the world was entirely Satan's kingdom. Well, Satan has returned with a vengeance because he knows his time is shorter than ever.

Yes. It seems that Satan has been working very hard to reclaim his kingdom once again. So the question is... is this a sign that Jesus second coming is around the corner? We all know how it ends. Jesus is victorious in the end. Even Satan knows this and this is why he is determined to take as many souls with him as he can out of spite for God. Another question is ... HOW MANY souls will Satan take down with him on his way out?

We need to pray, pray, and pray some more as well as sacrifice ourselves so that Satan's harvest will be a paltry one and his loss will truly, in all aspects, be a humiliating one. 

God Bless You and Yours,

Catholic Prayer Line 

Welcome to Catholic Prayer Line!

 

Welcome to Catholic Prayer Line Blog!

There is so much suffering and pain in these times and prayer is perpetually being dismissed as a useless, virtue-signalling activity. This attitude is encouraged by demons. Evil knows how powerful prayer is and certainly does not want us praying. Prayer, in fact, is the most powerful act we can perform when we couple our prayers with a devout life.

 

Our desire is that this site may attract those who feel a calling to pray and make sacrifices for those who are suffering. For those who are suffering and in need of prayer, we pray you may find some solace here.

 Praying for others is an act of Charity and as Jesus said, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ (Matt 25:31-46 full text)

• James 5:16: "Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working". 

•  1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing".

• 1 Timothy 2:1: "First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people". 
   
• Romans 15:30: Paul asks for prayers: "Now I (Paul) beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me".

All prayer requests will be posted here that are submitted to the website. Also, prayer requests may be posted here directly using the comment section.

 

God Bless!

Catholic Prayer Line