Prayables

Prayers, Blessings, Inspirational Quotes & more

Feature: Celebrating Thanksgiving with Food

By Sean Sherman Excerpt from Time Magazine Every November, I get asked an unfortunate, loaded question: “You’re a Native American—what do you eat on Thanksgiving?” My answer spans my lifetime. I was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian … [Read more...]

Humor: Entrance to Heaven

A woman arrived at the Gates of Heaven. While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and who had died … [Read more...]

Humor: Quotes Take a Wrong Turn

1. The journey of a thousand miles often begins with a flat tire. 2. It's always darkest before dawn, so if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it. 3. Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone … [Read more...]

Humor: Camel Talk

A mother and a baby camel were lying around, and suddenly the baby camel asked, “Mother, may I ask you some questions?" Mother said, “Certainly my son, is there something bothering you?" He asked, “Why do camels have humps?” Mother answered, … [Read more...]

Humor: Parking Space

Tom was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and could not find a parking place. Looking up toward heaven, he said, "Lord, take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the … [Read more...]

Feature: The Train Ride

Some folks ride the train of life. Looking out the rear. Watching miles of life roll by. And marking every year. They sit in sad remembrance. Of wasted days gone by. And curse their life for what it was. And hang their head and cry. But I … [Read more...]

Blog: Generous in Receiving

A Reflection by Susan Diamond I feel moved to share an email exchange I had recently that changed my way of thinking. But first, I'll begin with an explanation. My mother and her dear friend Lois, are both ninety-one years old, in good health … [Read more...]

Humor: Virtue of Honesty

At the end of the Sunday service Pastor Mike told his congregation, "Next week, my sermon will be all about the virtue of honesty, and to help you understand it better I would like you all to read Leviticus chapter 28 before next week." The following … [Read more...]

Humor: Help Me Out

Joe finds himself in dire financial trouble. He lost his job, and he has no prospects. He's desperate and decides to ask God for help. He begins to pray. "God, please help me. I've lost my job and if I don't get some money, I'm going to lose my … [Read more...]