Harvey Millican's Blog: Musings of a Trad Dad

I can’t say it better than the lady herself so I’ll send you her way…

Another salutary practice for Lent (and one I am most thankful for year-round) is Eucharistic Adoration. In fact, I am just leaving an hour of prayer with Our Lord as part of the 40 Hours Devotion. Fulton Sheen spent one hour with Him every day of his priesthood. I have come to appreciate the invitation from Him to come and spend time in His presence. I intend to make this as much a part of my Lent as possible this year. And when I am before Him I will pray for you.

Get rid of the things that stand between you and the Cross. Come Wednesday, embrace His Passion.

Pray.

Fast. More on this tomorrow.

Give alms.

It’s almost here!

Many years ago, the young son of a couple with whom my wife and I are friends called me up. Actually, his dad called me and said, Someone wants to talk to you, before handing the phone off to the boy. That boy asked me if I would be his confirmation sponsor and I proudly accepted the invitation.

I have prayed for him every day since. But to be honest, he’s not really the kind who needs my prayers. A solid young man with his head screwed on right. A true testament to his parents love for him and for Christ.

In a few moments, he will marry a wonderful young woman and begin his life as head of his own new family.

I may shed a tear.

Pray for them – for peace, prosperity, happiness.

Pray for the grace to sanctify each other and for many, many babies.

As a side note, kudos to them for making the wedding a black tie affair! Nothing I like better than getting dressed up in a Saturday night in Augusta, GA!

God bless the happy couple!

Posted this one last year. Enjoy!

I posted the following last year. In light of the new chatter about “reforming the liturgy” I think it’s worth sharing anew.

There is an old rhyme I learned not long ago.

Every day and every night,

On Carmels height,

Someone is always praying for you!

What a beautiful and comforting thought! And may God’s blessing ever be upon the members of these contemplative orders who have devoted their lives to round the clock prayer for the Church.

Speaking of…

I want to take a moment to publicly thank a reader – MC – who recently enrolled yours truly in 40 days of Mass intentions, fasting, and prayer by the Discalced Hermits of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Fairfield, PA. Fairfield is especially dear to me. I’ve been there once or twice and enjoyed the beauty of the rolling hills near the Catoctin Mountains just south of Gettysburg.

I have said many times that the greatest gift anyone could ever give me is to have the Sacrifice of Calvary offered for my intentions

Dear reader, thank you for this most magnificent gift to me and may God bless you for your charity.

Below is the link for any who are interested in offering this as a gift for any of your own special intentions.