Tag: prayer

Enrich your spiritual journey by beginning a meditation practice. Mindfulness meditation is about cultivating a present-moment, openhearted, nonjudgmental awareness that can connect us more deeply to ourselves and the Holy […]

How can I find the strength to pray even when I’m burned out? Like most people, I work hard to meet deadlines, fulfill obligations, and spend time with family & […]

How can I give thanks when God answers my prayer?  In today’s reading Jesus comes across ten lepers who cry out asking for the Lord to have pity on them.  […]

How can I trust that God hears me when I pray? Habakkuk, in the first reading, is in great anguish crying for the Lord to respond for help.  It seems […]

How does prayer guide me to do the right thing? We learn to pray at certain moments by hearing the Word of the Lord and sharing in his Paschal mystery, […]

All are welcome for this Day of Reflection! The St. Isidore Altar Society is sponsoring a Day of Reflection, offered at the Capuchin Retreat house in Washington, MI. The retreat […]

What Does it Mean to be Catholic Today? During these challenging times, we can all benefit from reminders and inspiration to stay strong in the beauty and richness of our […]

How do I find the courage to live my faith? Music; especially prayerful, powerful sacred music. Life can be frightening with all the bad stuff happening around us,  but we […]

What impact does prayer have on my daily life? “For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of […]

The Knights of Columbus invites all members of the St. Isidore Catholic Community, together in a spiritual activity, to promote devotion to the Blessed Mother. Please join with us to […]

“I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you […]

How can I commit myself to Jesus to honor his sacrifice this week? There are several opportunities for you to honor all Christ has done for us this week. Sacred […]

March 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM Join us for an inspirational presentation of Lenten prayer, music, and reflection.

Join us every Friday for Stations of the Cross at alternating times of 3:30 & 7:00 PM. March 8 @ 7:00 PM March 15 @ 3:30 PM March 22 @ […]

When has my focus on the shortcomings of others blinded me to my own? This is a difficult question to answer. If we are truly blind to our own shortcomings, […]

How do I recognize God’s blessings in times of need? This week’s readings are full of Jesus’ teachings about the many gifts and blessings He has given to each of […]

Some of the most powerful prayers/reflections of the 20th Century have similar themes: serenity, patience, and humility.  Some of these prayers will be familiar to you, but others may not […]

Most families manage well in times of anxiety and stress. Daily expressions of love can overcome most anything. The first place people go when under some stress is to prayer. […]

North Macomb Vicariate Healing Service with Fr. Patrick Gonyeau at St. Isidore, Friday, January 11 // 6:30PM. Amidst these days of abundant grace in the Church of Detroit, the Lord is […]

“Where is my place to be alone with God?” As I reflected on the Connecting Point this week, I thought instead of reflecting on where my physical place is to […]

My friends who run marathons take their physical fitness seriously throughout the year.  They incorporate physical exercise routines and healthy eating into their daily lives.  However, as a marathon draws […]

The Knights of Columbus invites all members of the St. Isidore Catholic Community, together in a spiritual activity, to promote devotion to the Blessed Mother. Please join with us to […]

Why should we make time to join the Community in prayer? Many of us have heard a friend or relative say, “I don’t go to church much anymore because I don’t […]

For the next three Sundays of Lent, the Church throughout the world will pray the “Scrutinies” for hundreds of thousands of catechumens; individuals preparing for the Easter sacraments.     […]

Whoever wins the upcoming election, for any race, needs our prayers. Praying for the elected official reminds us that we are to regard them as a person of value, regardless […]

What keeps me praying when I think God doesn’t hear me?