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Prayer is a Battle
One of the first battles in prayer involves prioritizing prayer itself.
The Great Promise
What is the principal fruit of the Passion of our Lord?
Sweetness and Light: Part 40 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington shares his powerful personal story of moving through the first stages of prayer.
Q&A – Distractions during prayer, spiritual dryness, and temptation during prayer.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on distractions during prayer, spiritual dryness, and temptation during prayer.
St. Rita of Cascia: Small in Stature, Great in Holiness
St. Rita was “small in stature but great in holiness, who lived in humility and is now known throughout the world for her heroic Christian life as a wife, mother, widow and nun.” – Pope St. John Paul II
Memorial Day: A Time for Commemoration and Celebration
As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us be sure to incoporate the patron saints of soldiers into our festivities with these recipes.
The Devils Mercy – Video
How can I tell the difference between Gods mercy and the devil’s mercy? – Spiritual Reflections Series | Video
The Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours
Why pray the Liturgy of the Hours?
The Beginning of Contemplation: Part 39 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington encourages us to persevere in prayer, even in the dry times, for that is the only path into contemplation.
Q&A – Questions on mental prayer, spiritual reading, and overcoming discouragement.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on mental prayer, spiritual reading, and overcoming discouragement!
25 Secrets of Spiritual Struggle
What are the 25 Secrets of Spiritual Struggle that Jesus revealed to St. Faustina?
You Did Enlarge My Heart: How God Creates Space in Our Soul
There are two ways the Lord creates space for Himself: He empties us, then He increases our capacity by expanding us.
The Little Manual for Spiritual Growth: How to become the Best Version of Yourself
Regardless of whether you are confident in who you are, there is always room for improvement. The question is, “where to begin?”
The Devil’s Contemplatives – Video
How can I begin to understand authentic contemplative prayer when there are so many of the devil’s contemplatives out in the world?
Practical Conduct
What is necessary when transitioning from meditation to contemplation? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
