Weekly devotionals from Father Joe Pordifio, Father Dan Barker, and Deacon Peter Fenoff
1Praise the Lord.Praise the Lord, my soul.2I will praise the Lord all my life;I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.3Do not put your trust in princes,in human beings, who cannot save.4When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;on that very day their plans come to nothing.5Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,whose hope is in the Lord their Go...
Keep ReadingDo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whateve...
Keep ReadingWhen I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me.My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt.I said to myself, "I will confess my rebellion to the LORD."And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. (P...
Keep ReadingAlthough the world, the flesh, and the devil are powerful adversaries, God provides a way out of all three (1 Corinthians 10:13). These temptations, driven by an onslaught of sights, sounds, and attractions, tempt us to give in, often regardless of the consequences. Meanwhile, our flesh is inherently weak, causing us to do what we don't intend and failing to do what we tru...
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