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Spiritual Classic Introduces Readers to the Wisdom of St. John of the Cross
Sophia Institute Press has resurrected a classic book on St. John of the Cross and the journey to God – dive in and get a clear and sweeping view of the Mount he made famous.
Hunger and Thirst After Justice
Why is the virtue of justice so important to doing God’s will?
Why Do So Few Believe in the Real Presence?
“Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of the Risen Lord because teachers, ministers, and public voices have winked at evil and rejected the demands of the Gospel. We wanted the comfortable and the reality of this Presence was inconvenient.” Dr. Lilles knocks it out of the park today on the blog.
Real Presence: Divine Power Unleashed in Human Life
Of all the ways the Lord remains with us, “the greatest and most beautiful of all is his Real Presence in the Sacrament of His Love.” Dr. Anthony Lilles shares on the blog today.
Q&A – Marriage Spirituality Part 2
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on Marraige Spirituality (part 2).
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen reflects on Mary’s Assumption into heaven, today’s liturgical solemnity.
Mary’s Assumption into Heaven
As your total consecration to Jesus and Mary approaches, ask our Lady, assumed into heaven, to intercede for the grace to use your entire body to glorify God.
I Want to be a Nun: This Present Paradise, Part 8
Discovering her vocation was easy for St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Getting there would be another story…
Q&A – Marriage Spirituality Part 1
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on Marraige Spirituality.
Don’t Break the Bowl: Straight Talk for a Busy Soul
Claire Dwyer suggests four ways for our souls to thrive in the busy seasons of life.
Releasing the Poison of Unforgiveness
If a man finds it very hard to forgive injuries, let him look at a Crucifix, and think that Christ shed all His Blood for him, and not only forgave His enemies, but even prayed His Heavenly Father to forgive them also.
The Transfiguration
Why is Jesus’ Transfiguration so important for us?
Be Ye Merciful
What should we do when we do not feel merciful?
St. Francis de Sales on Multi-Tasking
Rushing? Multi-tasking? Checking all the boxes? What would the saints say?
