This week’s Advent topic is on the peace Our Lord brought into the world at His Birth. The fourth week of Advent is now upon us. As we light the fourth candle, or sometimes called the Angels’ Candle, of the Advent wreath in our homes and churches, we reflect on and echo the words of the heavenly host proclaiming the birth of Jesus: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” We must choose to accept His peace. We can do this by striving to become a...

This week’s Advent topic is on joy; the joy this world has experienced through the birth of Jesus. We have officially crossed the halfway point in the season of Advent as we enter into the third week of preparation for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. In homes and churches across the world, we are now lighting the third candle of the Advent wreath, sometimes called the Shepherds’ Candle as the shepherds received the message of “good news of great joy that will be for all the people”...

This week’s Advent topic is on faith; faith in the one true God and His Holy Will. We are now entering the second week of preparation of the first coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. In homes and churches across the world, we are now lighting the second candle of the Advent wreath, sometimes called the Bethlehem Candle of our Mother Mary and Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. It was prophesied in Micah 5:2 that the Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem. And this week we remember the journey...

This week’s Advent topic is on hope; hope of the promises to come.   All around the world, Catholic Churches have begun this new season by lighting the first Advent candle, the “Prophecy Candle.” This candle represents hope and the fulfillment of the Lord’s promises. As we enter into the season of Advent, let us first focus on the hope found through the birth of Christ. May we acknowledge how good our Father is by keeping His promises made through the prophets which foretold the coming of...

This week’s topic is thanksgiving. Thanksgiving. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Feasting with your family? Maybe! But the thanksgiving we are meditating on today has to do with honoring and praising our Lord for everything He has blessed us with. In fact, we know that the word ‘thanksgiving’ holds a very important place in our journeys with Jesus because participating in the Eucharistic feast is itself an action of thanksgiving to God. Think about that. The Mass itself is a...

This week’s topic is the virtue of hope. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes hope as “the virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ’s promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit...hope keeps [us] from discouragement; it sustains [us] during times of abandonment. Buoyed up by hope, [we are] preserved from selfishness and led to happiness that flows from charity....

This week’s topic is the virtue of humility. The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls humility the “foundation of prayer” as well as a “poverty of spirit.” To live with a spirit of poverty, in need of our God, now that is true humility. With every virtue comes an opposing vice. Since humility can be described as a willingness to submit to God and to others for God’s sake, then pride can be considered the queen of all vices because, as Saint Thomas stated, pride at its core is the...

Hi everybody! Just wanted to give you a quick update. We have decided to structure the episodes using a new format that we hope will be engaging as well as fruitful in your prayer life. We will be releasing a weekly guided prayer session focused on a specific topic that we believe will help us all grow in holiness. As always, if you find that any of these topics may be helpful to someone you know and love, we encourage you to share these episodes with them. We are called as brothers and...

The Holy Rosary has come about over many centuries. There are very early traditions of the faithful praying and meditating on God through prayer beads. In the 13th century, Saint Dominic was a given a vision of our Blessed Mother where she instructed him on how to the pray the rosary. Then in the 20th century in Fatima, Portugal, our Lady instructed the children to add the 'O My Jesus' prayer to the end of each decade in order to pray for world peace. The Holy Rosary can be prayed in private...

This wonderful prayer, also known as the "Salve Regina", has been prayed and sung since the 11th century. It is typically prayed today at the end of the Holy Rosary. Join us in praying this powerful intercessory prayer. Given the Mother's relationship to our Lord, her intercession is most powerful. God bless you! Find the full prayer below. To support this podcast: http://bit.ly/theprayerpodcast-donate Please feel free to reach out to us, Matt and Sara, with any prayer requests or...

Join Sara in praying these classic Catholic prayers. The "Our Father" can be seen as the perfect prayer as it is given to us by Jesus Christ. Through the "Hail Mary" we ask for the divine intercession of our Blessed Mother for us sinners. The "Glory Be" sends up our praises to the Father for all of His goodness and love. The "O My Jesus" prayer was given to us from our Blessed Mother at Fatima. With it, we seek the mercy of our Lord on the whole world. Meditate on these prayers in times of...

This powerful chaplet was revealed to Antonia d'Astonac in a vision by Saint Michael. The prayers salute the nine choirs of angels and ask for their intercession to our Lord on our behalf. Sacred Scripture distinguishes nine such groupings: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominations, Powers, Virtues, Principalities, Archangels and Angels (Isa. 6: 2; Gen. 3: 24; Col. 1: 16; Eph. 1: 21; Rom. 8: 38). The protection of God's holy angels is most needed in today's world. May His Will allow them to...

This is a prayer that prays, or asks, for the intercessory prayer of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint for those with mental illnesses. May her intercession be heard by our Lord. This prayer should not be replacement for necessary medical attention. We trust He has put talented men and women on this earth to assist you in your time of need. Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." To read the prayer and learn more...

Join us is prayer to our Father for healing of any bodily affliction. Let us put our trust in Him and the amazing medical advancements that have been made able to be brought about by Him. We pray that whatever you may be suffering from that this prayer brings you comfort in a time of distress. This prayer should not be replacement for necessary medical attention. We trust He has put talented men and women on this earth to assist you in your time of need. Join us in prayer wherever you find...

Please meditate with us on the healing power of the Holy Spirit. May His Spirit come down upon you and heal you in accordance with His Will. This prayer should not be replacement for necessary medical attention. We trust He has put talented men and women on this earth to assist you in your time of need. Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." Prayer can be found here:...

Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." If you would like to support this podcast: http://bit.ly/theprayerpodcast-donate Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theprayerpodcast Please feel free to reach out to us, Matt and Sara, with any prayer requests or feedback. We would love to hear from you! Email: [email protected]

Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." If you would like to support our podcast: http://bit.ly/theprayerpodcast-donate Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theprayerpodcast Please feel free to reach out to us, Matt and Sara, with any prayer requests or feedback. We would love to hear from you! [email protected]

This week we would like to lift up all of those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. We are praying for YOU! Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." If you would like to support our podcast:...

This week we would like to lift up all of those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. We are praying for YOU! Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." If you would like to support our podcast:...

This week we would like to lift up all those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. Jesus, we TRUST in You! Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." If you would like to support our podcast:...

This week we would like to lift up all those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. Let us lean into the JOY that can be found as followers of Christ, knowing that He is our constant. We are praying for YOU! Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where...

This week we would like to lift up all those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. We are praying for YOU! Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." If you would like to support our podcast:...

Today we are offering up our siblings in prayer! Whether you have two siblings, twelve siblings, or are an only child, we invite you to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Together, we are all the body of Christ - one family united under God. Brothers and sisters are such a gift, but sometimes there can be pain associated with those relationships. Wherever you find yourself spiritually with your siblings, know that NOW is a great time to call the Holy Spirit upon their lives and your...

Today we are offering up our siblings in prayer! Whether you have two siblings, twelve siblings, or are an only child, we invite you to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Together, we are all the body of Christ - one family united under God. Brothers and sisters are such a gift, but sometimes there can be pain associated with those relationships. Wherever you find yourself spiritually with your siblings, know that NOW is a great time to call the Holy Spirit upon their lives and your...

As we round out this series on family, we hope and pray that you were brought closer to our Lord through these meditations. Please come back and visit this series whenever you need to contemplate on your family. Please remember that Jesus is with you along your journey. There will be highs and lows, but He is a constant. Cling to Him! Holy Family, please pray for us. Join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. "For where two or more are gathered in My Name, there I will be." For...