Discernment of Spirits Rule 1
This week, Dan and Melissa discuss the first Rule of the Discernment of Spirits by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
This week, Dan and Melissa discuss the first Rule of the Discernment of Spirits by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
How does God reciprocate us? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on this gift of God in an excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Has anyone asked for your mercy yet during this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy? Are we getting in the way of mercy, in spite of our best intentions? Find out in this short excerpt from Saint Ambrose, Doctor of the Church.
What do we know about St Mark the Evangelist and his Gospel? Find out in this brief commentary on St. Mark.
This week Dan and Melissa explore Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s techniques for tackling the negative thoughts and lies that enter into our minds and lead us away from God.
What does Saint Cyprian have to say about the contest of faith? With what weapons does he exhort to do battle against the enemy? Find out in this excerpt from a letter of his, which is found in the Liturgy of the Hours this month!
Why is the liturgical prayer of the Church so important? Find out as Father Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains and reflects!
Can suffering have meaning? Father John Bartunek reflects on this and on the sacredness of human life in part two of this two-part series on responding to assisted suicide issues.
This week Dan and Melissa discuss a follow-up question about the writings of Father Anthony de Mello leading someone to the Catholic Church. Also, Dan answers questions regarding the need to disclose your past during spiritual direction, as well as discerning God’s voice in prayer.
How in the world can we pray always? And, how can the Lord always be with us. Find out when the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles reflect on these two realities of post-Resurrection life.