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The Theology of Hero-Worship
John H. Hampsch, cmf After one of Bill Cosby’s performances a young couple went backstage hoping to get the…
THE AFFLICTED COMFORTING THE AFFLICTED
John H. Hampsch, cmf One of the many purposes of suffering—one seldom recognized as such—is its ability to equip…
To be Forgiven, Forgive
The greatest challenge of Christian spirituality is to believe that no one is intrinsically unlovable, and no one is…
A Brain-Teaser with a Consoling Twist
John H. Hampsch, cmf Here’s a head-scratcher for you. Imagine the earth as a smooth, non-mountainous ball, girded by…
How to Cope When Under a Curse
John H. Hampsch, cmf One of the most disconcerting types of suffering is that which results from being targeted…
How to Hear the Whisper of God
John H. Hampsch, cmf “When all is said and done, more is said than done.” Among the 10,000 one-liners…
When the Use of God’s Name is Never in Vain
John H. Hampsch, CMF “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” That…
When a Loved One Dies—Thoughts on Bereavement
John H. Hampsch, C.M.F. Think for a moment of one of your loved ones who has passed away some…
Prayers for those addicted by alcohol, drugs, pornography, food, etc.
Venerable Matt Talbot Here are prayers for those addicted to alcohol, drugs, pornography, food, or any other type of…
CONSECRATION PRAYER TO OUR LADY
CONSECRATION PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE EUCHARIST AFTER COMMUNION Mary is called Our Lady of the Eucharist, because…