Orandi Semper
“Prayer always” is inspired by the command to "pray without ceasing" is found in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and verses 16-18
" 16 Always rejoice. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all"
This channel is dedicated to prayer and growth in our relationship with Jesus Christ; as we discover the treasures of the church in the many ancient latin prayers accompanied by scripture readings and reflections. As a 20+ year catholic convert, I will be learning in real-time along with you as we journey together. After spending my childhood as a protestant Christian attending United, Pentecostal and non-denominational churches I had no idea that there was a hidden treasure of prayers and devotions that I later discovered after my conversion.
Episodes
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
13 min
As a Catholic business owner entrepreneur I talk about the importance of consecrating your business to the sacred heart of Jesus and the Immaculate heart of Mary and what it did for my business and peace of mind. Based on the Consecration of a business To the Pierced hearts of Jesus and Mary. Sources: https://www.piercedhearts.org/two_hearts/consecrations/business_two_hearts.htm
Jan 19, 2026
Jan 17, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
20 min
A devotion for the month of January. Includes introductory prayer and week one day 1 - The Name Above Every Name.
Jan 13, 2026
Dec 12, 2025
Nov 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025
9 min
Battling temptation? Listen to this personal reflection on the choices we have when we’re faced with spiritual attacks and temptation.
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
54 min
Body, blood, soul and divinity!
We explore one of the most ancient teaching that the earlier Christians all understood and believed - that Jesus is really and truly present in the Eucharist. Every single Christian in the first, second and third century knew and believed this - well before Christianity was accepted by the roman emperor.
St. Ignatius of Antioch, a disciple of St. John the Apostle, who was alive when the gospels were written and states that the Eucharist it the real body and blood of Christ and all of the earlier church fathers were united on this essential teaching.
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
54 min
References:
St. Paul Center: Where Do We Find Church Teaching on the Real Presence?
By Leon J. Suprenant Jr. and Philip C.L. Gray [social-share]
https://stpaulcenter.com/posts/where-do-we-find-church-teaching-on-the-real-presence
Catechism Part Two In Brief:
https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_two/section_two/chapter_one/article_3/in_brief.html
Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/qa/do-any-other-faiths-believe-in-transubstantiation
Orthodox Church in America: Holy Eucharist
https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/holy-eucharist
Luther’s defense of the Real Presence in the Eucharist
https://www.detroitcatholic.com/voices/luther-s-defense-of-the-real-presence-in-the-eucharist
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: The Holy Eucharist
https://www.goarch.org/-/the-holy-eucharist
SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST (Coptic Orthodox)
https://www.copticchurch.net/introduction-to-the-coptic-church/sacraments/4_eucharist
Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
45 min
To call Mary the Ark is not to exalt her above Christ. It is to recognize that the Incarnation did not happen in abstraction. It happened in her. And in her flesh, the Word did not merely dwell. He tabernacled.
Why the Early Church Saw It
This is why the early Church Fathers–St. Ambrose, Gregory the Wonderworker, and John Damascene–saw Mary as the new Ark. It was not a title of sentiment. It was a declaration of theological fact.
Sources:
https://www.catholic365.com/article/51313/why-mary-is-the-ark-of-the-new-covenant.html