The ancient desert prayer that tunes the heart to G-d, The Jesus Prayer: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of G-d, have mercy on me, a sinner." (sent as a text to my 4 children and some others, originally, on 9/23/11) a guy i use to know would say 'i have a b… more »

The trouble is that we live far from ourselves and have but little wish to get any nearer to ourselves.  Indeed we are running away all the time to avoid coming face to face with our real selves, and we barter the truth for trifles.  - The Pilgrim; The… more »

One of the most effective ways of counteracting jealousy and envy in ourselves is to say a prayer immediately for the intention of the person we resent.  - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen; Lift Up Your Heart - A Guide to Spiritual Peace, p. 89. i just watch… more »