For today’s Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an excerpt from Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen’s classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy” which addresses Mary’s spousal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
On today’s Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Liz Estler illustrates how the Sacred Heart is found in Scripture, briefly outlines the historical development of devotion to the Sacred Heart in Church history, and provides various formulas for consecration.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview contemplative prayer expert Connie Rossini on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book “Time for God” and what conditions are best for daily prayer.
What is group spiritual direction? And, is it a good way to receive direction? Find out when Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question.
In this chapter from his book “The Apostles and Their Times”, Mike Aquilina discusses sacramental life from the early Church to today.
What’s the purpose of the Offertory? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview liturgy expert Christopher Carstens and discuss uniting our hearts to God’s heart during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
What is the best preparation for Holy Communion? Find out when Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this meditation on the Eucharist, an excerpt from his Carmelite classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Why did Jesus institute the Eucharist? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
On this Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, pray the Litany of the Most Precious Blood with us!
David Torkington continues his mini-course on prayer series with part 3 on how it is in giving that we receive.
