Prayer of Simplicity Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary Prayer of Simplicity – Meditation replaced by a purer, more intimate prayer consisting in a simple
MENTAL PRAYER: The form of prayer in which the sentiments expressed are one’s own and not those of another person, and the expression of these
Dear Father Fortea, why do we sin? We sin because, due to the effects of original sin, our wills have been weakened, and we give
Infused Contemplation – Spiritual Dictionary INFUSED CONTEMPLATION – Spiritual Dictionary: An infused supernatural gift, that originates completely outside of our will or ability, by which
Christians have the duty to rejoice, to express their joy to the world. Great thinkers like St. Augustine explain to us that joy is love
Why is it that the smallest inconvenience can set some people off while others maintain calm in the face of great adversity? What is the
In our previous post, we looked at why God invented the liturgical seasons and adjusting attitudes as well as making practical adjustments. Today we will
Finding Truth in “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Part II of II) In part one, we looked at the different themes that run through the film
Affective Meditation Defined Navigating the Interior Life AFFECTIVE MEDITATION Defined: Often the result of discursive meditation, affective prayer occurs when the heart and mind
MEDITATION: Reflective prayer. It is that form of mental prayer in which the mind, in God’s presence, thinks about God and divine things. While the
