It's amazing going through all the Reflections. One gets to experience biblical lessons with real-life applications. What powerful evangelization materials!

I cannot say enough about the Ask and You Shall Receive Prayer Book. It is so obvious that the words were inspired by the Holy Spirit. I have found the book to be a little bundle of spiritual gem especially in these challenging times when one seems to be "prayer dry" The prayers have had direct impact on challenges I have been facing. My children as teens also rave about the spiritual impact the prayer book has had on their lives, especially at times when they feel they have "nothing to say to God" The prayers are written in words that prompt contact with the heavens. I have also found the reflections on the website to be on point and must-read spiritual tools both for ones personal upliftment and understanding the essence behind some of our Catholic traditions. Kudos Msgr.! Thanks for allowing the Holy Spirit use you to bless our world with your gifts.

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