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Catholic Voice Columns

Prayer is a Battle
6 Oct 2020

Prayer is a Battle

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 0

The Catechism tells us that “prayer is a battle,” and, “The ‘spiritual battle’ of the Christian’s new life is inseparable from the battle of prayer” (no. 2725). We do not expect battles to be easy or consoling. We expect them … Continued

Catechism, Catholic Voice Columns, Finding Time for Prayer
Praying in a Contemplative Manner
11 Aug 2020

Praying in a Contemplative Manner

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 3

Remember the analogy from previous posts of prayer as a race? A runner who does not know where the finish line lies is unlikely to win the race. Similarly, a Christian who does not understand the goal of prayer is … Continued

Catholic Voice Columns, Contemplation, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila
Reverent, Loving Vocal Prayer
28 Jul 2020

Reverent, Loving Vocal Prayer

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 3

This article was originally published in The Catholic Voice, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Omaha.  This is the second in a series that I am posting from past newspaper columns, every other Tuesday. I have 3 years’ worth of columns to share … Continued

Catholic Voice Columns, Sign of the Cross, Vocal Prayer
What is Prayer?
14 Jul 2020

What is Prayer?

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 2

This article was originally published in The Catholic Voice, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Omaha. You may have seen it in a revised form in my book, The Q & A Guide to Mental Prayer. Beginning today, I will … Continued

Catholic Voice Columns

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