A Prayer for Ascension Day
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
In my favorite painting of the Ascension, the only part of Jesus we see are his feet, with the disciples below looking up. I put myself in that painting and pray…
Jesus
Seeing the Face of Jesus
By trudy-harris2 min read
A few days before his death, his son asked him, “What can you see, Dad?” He only smiled in response.
A Bridegroom’s Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
At our wedding service, we hoped to make clear that Jesus would be at the center of our marriage…
Pray to Love as Jesus Loved
By Peola Hicks2 min read
Jesus said, “Love one another; as I have loved you.” I can understand the first part, but “as I have loved you”… this is where I struggle.
Guideposts Classics: Ernest Borgnine’s Inspiring Good Friday Vision
By Ernest Borgnine5 min read
In this story from March 1989, actor Ernest Borgnine recalls a divine vision he received while filming a scene for Franco Zeffirelli’s acclaimed multi-part television film, Jesus of Nazareth.
Pray the Psalms Like Jesus
By julia-attaway1 min read
I don’t know what went through Christ’s mind when he prayed, but I can readily grasp that his prayers were different than mine
The Jesus Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
This simple prayer has been my constant companion. It’s short, easy to learn and you can pray it anywhere.
Pray to Be a Good Follower
By Peola Hicks3 min read
I pray that I follow Jesus’ words, that I offer healing to the sick, sight to the blind, peace in the midst of turmoil and compassion to the lonely.
Prayer for an Attraction
By Peola Hicks3 min read
What is your attraction to Jesus? Take the time during this season of Lent to identify it and pursue it.
“You’ll Never Walk Alone”
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
How could Christ’s followers possibly have understood his death and Resurrection? Jesus tried to prepare them…
A Vision of Jesus for Holy Week
By colleen-hughes1 min read
The kindness and faith of the people who have seen the shadowy image of Jesus at St. Ursuline make me feel like I’ve seen a miracle, too.
Six Poems of Jesus
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
When we hear Jesus’ words spoken, they sound like poetry, no matter how they’re printed on the page.
