Why Pray?
Why Pray If God Already Knows Everything?
Joe Heschmeyer joins Cy Kellett to tackle one of the most common questions about the life of faith: If God already knows everything, including our needs, what's the point of prayer? Joe explains how prayer isn’t about informing God, but about drawing closer to Him—cooperating with His will, growing in trust, and participating in the divine plan.
The Mass is the
Highest Form of Prayer...
Prayers of the Faithful
Learn about the Catholic Mass with Archbishop Mark Coleridge as he explains the Prayers of the Faithful within the Liturgy of the Word.
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Faith and Culture
In this episode Trent responds to the common objection: "Jesus said nothing about homosexuality." Chapters: 00:00 “Jesus said NOTHING about homosexuality” 00:20 Jesus on condemnation of sexual sins 03:40 Divorce 08:55 Not all teachings of Christ are in the Bible 10:40 Judgmental?
Want to take your prayer life to the next level? This video explores 7 biblical and practical steps to help you learn how to pray in the Spirit—just like Scripture commands. From finding solitude and asking to be filled, to discerning God's will and walking closely with Him, this teaching will guide you into deeper, Spirit-led prayer. Whether you're a seasoned believer or still learning, these insights will help you experience prayer with more clarity, intimacy, and power.
Please Pray for Vocations!
How do you discern consecrated virginity? Is there a special process for discerning consecrated virginity that differs from discerning other vocations?
June 2025: Robert Koch, Patricia Buck, Joseph Ianotta, Charles Baer, Ralph Buzzelli
July 2025: Lucy Paulin, Clara Bayne
Aug 2025: Mary Bauer, Ronald Rademacher
Sept 2025: Mary Ann Skinger, Alison Wilson, George Brown
Oct 2025: Barbara Imhoff
Nov 2025: Mary Frances Lerch, Shirley Dickson, Richard Nolan
Dec 2025: Janice Steinhauser, Frank Lowe
Jan 2026: Allen Schomaker
Feb 2026: Virginia Briski, Laura DiCola
March 2026: Sister Celeste Hupert, Michael Van Leer, Barbara Davis
April 2026: Sr Carol Troesch, Marie Adams, Barbara Fuerst, Judith Scott, Jane Welka, Paul Walsh
May 2026: John Staudacher, Dennis McLean, Pauline Zelina, Joseph Kaib, Martha Foster
AW. Tozer wrote, “Fear is the painful emotion that arises at the thought that we may be harmed or made to suffer. This fear persists while we are subject to the will of someone who does not desire our well-being. The moment we come under the protection of one of good will, fear is cast out.”[1]
Fear is a powerful force. It makes us afraid of something that hasn’t happened yet. But when we call on the power of God to intervene on our behalf, He replaces that fear with His comfort in the knowledge of His presence with us. We know His nearness; we read His promises; we lean on His supporting arms. We know He will work all things for our good.
The same Bible that tells us to cast our burdens on the Lord (Psalm 55:22), to cast “off the works of darkness” (Romans 13:12), and to cast all our cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7) also tells us to cast out our fear.
"If the Lord be with us, we have no cause of fear." John Newton
-Dr David Jeremiah
Memory Lane!
Its Vacation Bible School season! These pictures below are from St Athanasius' VBS ranging from the years of 2015 to 2019. The video below captures some of the excitement from the kids! Never forget: "Nothing is impossible with God!"
Deacon Bill Homily Archive
Here are four recent homilies. Hover over the icons below to see the dates and topics.
Step Back and Reflect - An Essay
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