Miracles can happen during healing prayer. Healing is not necessarily a product of a miracle, but it can be. A miracle is a very specific phenomenon in the realm of God. The first thing to know are the elements of prayer. They are: God the pray-er time We will work with the mechanics of prayer in another post. But, for now, let’s say that a person is praying in a functional way. This means that God hears the prayer and...
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What is reverence? A formal posture in church such as kneeling, or something more? An attitude of mind, and heart? More than respect for God? Respect for others, and even the physical world around us? Sacred earth. The sole footing on which we stand. Like parrots perched, on a small ball we’re bound. Human squabbling; killing, warring—to what gain? Instead of recognizing we’re set on holy ground. With large arrogance we strut our...
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Francis House of Prayer Rancocas, New Jersey Mission Statement Francis House of Prayer serves the people of the Diocese of Trenton and beyond by providing a contemplative environment for ongoing spiritual growth through prayer, spiritual direction, retreats, and programs that foster a deepening relationship with God, self, others, and the world. About Us Francis House of Prayer is a spiritual center in our neighborhood and diocese...
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San Alfonso Retreat House Long Branch, New Jersey Welcome! San Alfonso Retreat House is a Redemptorist spiritualty center, situated on eight beautiful acres overlooking the vast Atlantic Ocean. Its outdoor shrines, prayer garden, green lawn, beautiful chapels, and comfortable accommodations have been “HOLY GROUND” for laity, religious, and clergy for almost 90 years. It is truly a place to experience the presence of God and to...
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Smashing through our soul’s walls The process of spiritual growth is a process of growing out of the size and shape our souls are currently in. Invariably there is in a soul fears that are fed by ancient streams, the water in which comes from memories long forgotten. There are also beliefs that we know are wrong, but still hold fast to our bank of truths. While outwardly we may conform to the “right” of things,...
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