The Lord’s Prayer

by | Jun 23, 2017 | Blog, Prayer | 0 comments

Matthew 6:9-13 (NAB) is the account of how Jesus taught the disciples to pray: “This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread; and forgive us our...

Putting God First Through Prayer

by | Jun 16, 2017 | Blog, Prayer | 0 comments

Prayer is a time when we both talk and listen to God.  There are many types of prayer and many ways of praying.  Some different types of prayer:  Blessing and Adoration, Prayer of Petition, Prayer of Intercession, Thanksgiving, and Praise.  There are also different...

Prayer Walks

by | Jun 9, 2017 | Blog, Prayer | 0 comments

There are many different types of prayer walks; however, in general, a prayer walk is a time of prayer for a specific place or person (people).  A Personal Prayer Walk is a time when you walk and pray for yourself or to discern an issue. Perhaps you have something on...

Prayer

by | Jun 2, 2017 | Blog, Prayer | 0 comments

Summer is here and it is easy to fall out of our good routines.  You may find that now that the children (or grandchildren) are around the house all day that you do not seem to have the time for your normal prayer time or Scripture reading.  Perhaps instead of...

The Sacraments

by | May 5, 2017 | Blog, New Evangelization, Teaching | 0 comments

For May, Hope and Purpose Ministries is taking a closer look at the sacraments of the Catholic Church.  We feel it is important to continually renew our understanding of the sacraments as a way to continue to grow in our faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church...