
St. Elisabeth of the Trinity – On the Meaning of Life
What is the meaning of life for Blessed Elisabeth of the Trinity? Find out when Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on her understanding of the source of eternal joy.
What is the meaning of life for Blessed Elisabeth of the Trinity? Find out when Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on her understanding of the source of eternal joy.
What were St. Bernard’s ideas about humility and pride? Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on this vision, with application to Lent.
How much time should we take in beginning to pray? What happens when human liberty is raised by grace? Discover how Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on these mysteries.
What does the call of the Divine Bridegroom sound like? Dr. Anthony Lilles shares his insights with us on these last few days of Advent.
How do the Saints see Christ? On this All Saints’ Day, enter into Dr. Anthony Lilles’ reflection on the Saints and what it means to be holy.
How does contemplation hear heaven? How does it reflect joy? What form does it take? Find out how Dr. Anthony Lilles describes the gift of contemplation and how it is safeguarded by the Church against charlatans.
How Do We Know God’s Will? Many people after discovering the faith soon realize that it is sometimes difficult to discern God’s will in a given situation. Most people think that knowing God’s will is impossible. After all, He gave us our natural capacity to reason and He has revealed Himself to us – so
To Satiate the Thirst of Jesus Editor’s Note: Dr. Anthony Lilles gives us a lot to consider during these hot summer months, especially for those of us who live with and/or serve the sick, suffering and dying. When we begin to pray, we implicate ourselves in the plight of others, especially those who are suffering.
Holy Fear We find in the writings of the great mystics, especially of those who have been recognized as “Doctor of the Church,” a certain unanimous consent concerning the importance of holy fear if we are to grow in our life of prayer. They have a sense that it is a fearful thing to stand
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! How are We Able to Hold Fast to Our Faith? He is Risen! In the midst of our busy lives, it is easy to be overwhelmed and to feel overcome by difficult circumstance. For those who strive to pray, Christ risen from the dead allows us to taste this only