In Conversation with God Archives

“The measure of our prayer life is not the feeling we have when we pray, but the way we live our lives.” My pastor used to lead our youth group in prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament, having us repeat after him:...

Daily Catholic Quote — from Fr. Francis Fernández

by ICL Editor | Jun 8, 2017 | Quote | 0 |

“After Pentecost, our Lady is as it were, the heart of the infant Church. The Holy Spirit, who had prepared her to be the Mother of God, now at Pentcost disposes her to be Mother of the Church and of each one of us.” (Fr....

Why am I too distracted to pray?

by Joannie Watson | Sep 9, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature | 0 |

Until recently, I thought my biggest struggle in prayer was actually making the time to pray. But...

Daily Catholic Quote from Fr. Francis Fernandez

by ICL Editor | Nov 6, 2013 | Quote | 0 |

“The Cross is the essential mark of a Christian because it was the vehicle for the world’s Redemption. The Lord frequently used the expression bear the cross to summarize in this figure the Christian meaning of pain and...

Daily Catholic Quote from Fr. Francis Fernandez

by ICL Editor | Jun 14, 2013 | Quote | 0 |

“Normally Our Lord asks us to give a Christian witness through our ordinary lives, engaged in the same ways of earning a living, tackling the same concerns as other folk. We have to act in such a way that others will be able to...

Daily Catholic Quote from Francis Fernandez

by ICL Editor | Mar 6, 2013 | Quote | 0 |

“As long as we live in the world our life is a constant struggle between love for Christ or giving...

No Virtue Without Sacrifice

by Randy Hain | Aug 24, 2010 | Faith | 0 |

I came across this wonderful quote from St. Gregory the Great while reading In Conversation with God by Francis Fernandez this morning. It is worthy of careful reading and reflection…and sharing with your friends. A...

Some Profound Wisdom on Faith and Work

by Randy Hain | Jun 18, 2010 | Work | 0 |

I have collected 10 profound quotes on faith and work which have had a significant impact on me. I find great clarity and comfort in these words of Scripture, the Saints, Popes and other wonderful Catholic writers. Do you have...

Reflecting on Human Respect

by Randy Hain | May 11, 2010 | Faith | 0 |

I recently read a meditation by Frances Fernandez from In Conversation With God on the topic of human respect which has stirred a lot of reflection and thinking over the last few days. Do we ever stop to consider how many times...