Category Archives: Prayer

Full, Conscious, and Active Participation

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral Distraction is something we all deal with whether in prayer, the workplace or at home with the kids. We try to drive and talk on the cellphone at the same … Continue reading →

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Taking a Stand for the Truth

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Be Open to God

Post by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral “For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, For Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet. Until her vindication shines forth like the dawn And her victory like a burning … Continue reading →

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For the Christian; resolutions a daily habit!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Joe Rutten, Director of Faith Formation - Cathedral of St. Joseph Each New Year prompts our famous make-a-resolution moment. We pick one thing we’re going to change for the coming year, then spend a few days, weeks and if … Continue reading →

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To Be a Woman Like Mary

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Sara Hofflander – co-founder of beopentoGod.com As a young woman just beginning marriage and family life, it has been a great grace for me to look to Mary during this Advent and Christmas season.  Living as a woman … Continue reading →

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Finding True Hope and Joy in Christ

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral These last days before Christmas were absolute torture growing up. The expectation, coupled with the struggle to stay on Santa’s good list while trying to tame our excitement meant each minute passed … Continue reading →

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Immaculate Mary

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Be Open to God

Posted by Monsignor Charles M. Mangan + J.M.J. The Universal Church exults constantly, but especially every December 8th, in the truth of Our Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Conception. God shielded Mary from Original Sin. She did not inherit, as we did, … Continue reading →

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Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Be Open to God

“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”  These words don the Miraculous Medal.  They are also repeated frequently at Lourdes, a place of pilgrimage where Mary appeared to a young peasant girl and reminded … Continue reading →

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The Eucharist, A Great Cause for Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Be Open to God

After a day of food, family, and rest, we all have much to be thankful for.  First of all, as the administrators of this website, we are thankful for all of you.  We are thankful for the posts you share, … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Gift of Suffering

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Be Open to God

A unique characteristic of the Christian life is the call to carry our crosses – not only to carry them but embrace them.  In our convenience-driven culture, we are apt to feel that struggles are mistakes.  We work quickly to … Continue reading →

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Encounter

Posted on October 28, 2012 by SonofSt.Francis

As we were doing a cost benefit analysis of atheism vs. faith in my philosophy class the other day, I realized that Christianity just doesn’t make sense without an experience of God. This isn’t to say that Christianity isn’t reasonable, … Continue reading →

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