Father Fortea, why is it said that Leviathan had various heads? In Psalm 74:14, we read: “You crushed the heads of Leviathan.” If Leviathan is only one being, why is the plural “heads” used? Just as the pope is the visible head of the Church, and each pope is an individual person, each, in turn, … Read more
ARIDITY: Aridity is the state of a soul devoid of sensible consolation, which makes it very difficult to pray. It may be caused by something physical, such as illness, or voluntary self-indulgence, or an act of God, who is leading a person through trial to contemplation. This Spiritual Dictionary Term is an excerpt from Dan’s … Read more
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