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By Joannie Watson, Associate Editor of Integrated Catholic Life, Aug. 1, 2025 

Joan Watson was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, but college and graduate school took her to Virginia, Ohio, and Rome. After graduating from Christendom College with a B.A. in History and Franciscan University with a M.A. in Theology, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to be part of the explosion of Catholic culture in the middle of the Bible Belt.  …

The words that the Church prays in Her liturgy give voice to what She believes.

As Catholics, we are occasionally criticized for our ritual worship and rote prayers. While at times I do wish I was more poised when leading public impromptu prayers, I am grateful for the treasury of prayers at our fingertips. These prayers are far from lifeless. They come from our rich heritage—thousands of years of holy men and women, from the writings and meditations of known and unknown saints.

The pleas of Blessed Herman the Cripple, calling out to our Mother of Mercy, our life of our sweetness and hope can draw us closer to our Mother. The wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas praising the hidden God truly present underneath these veils can remind us of reality.  The profound meditation of that unknown person who gave us the words to ask to be washed by the water from Christ’s side can hep us enter into the great mysteries. These prayers have been whispered by millions of souls across the world, and they bring the comfort of an old, reliable friend. …

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