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On Jesus’ Merciful Call of St. Matthew, a Great Sinner
On this Feast Day of St. Matthew, we must acknowledge a great mercy in Jesus’ call. As a tax collector, Matthew was considered a great sinner. In fact, the term “tax collector” was a biblical euphemism for great sinner. Yet despite this, Jesus called him to be an Apostle. In our times, many set mercy
Benedictine Spirituality I: Listen, My Son
Part I of a series on Benedictine Spirituality explores our need to cultivate silence and listening.
Humility and High Ideals
A powerful letter written by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity before her death explores humility and magnanimity–two words which may seem contradictory but need each other, Claire Dwyer explains.
Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare
Demons wage war against families because families are vital to God’s plan of salvation. This stark reality requires that your family members become well-trained spiritual warriors who actively secure your home and fight to keep it off-limits to demonic activity.
Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Kindness
Join us on Saints and Sages podcast as we discuss the Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Kindness!
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
On this memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book, “Divine Intimacy”.
Perseverance and Confidence
What is more damaging to holiness: falling or failing to rise up and try again? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy.”
What is Hedonism? More Than You Think.
Monsignor Pope explains that most people today link hedonism with sexual excess and perhaps drinking. But Hedonism is a far wider notion and it is why St. Paul said: We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles (1 For 1:23).
Divine Intimacy in Marriage Pt. 2
Join us on Divine Intimacy Radio as we discuss Divine Intimacy in Marriage! Part 2!
A Webinar for the Martha in All of Us
How can we stay centered on Christ when the world feels upside-down?
On Retreat with the Praise of Glory
Claire Dwyer summarizes St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s written retreat, “Heaven in Faith.”
Chicken Soup for the Soul, Everyday Catholicism: Sacred Heart of Jesus
These heart-warming, hope-filled stories prove the power of prayer and clarify God’s presence and guidance in our everyday lives.
St. Maximilian Kolbe: Sacrificial Love
Join us as we discuss the act of Sacrificial Love and Maximilian Kolbe!
Courage
Does having courage, or fortitude, keep us from fearing sacrifice, danger or even death? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy.”
