Aspirations Rising Up Like Incense to God
Liz Estler
May 17, 2018
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Liz Estler explains what aspirations are and how they help us to pray without ceasing. A collection of aspirations is included!
Liz Estler
Liz holds a Master of Arts in Ministry Degree (St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts), Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Theology (Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation), Liturgy Certificate (Boston Archdiocese), and a BS degree in Biology and Spanish (Nebraska Wesleyan University – Lincoln). She has served as hospital chaplain associate, sacristan, translator and in other parish ministries. She was a regular columnist for a military newspaper in Europe, has been published in a professional journal, and was Editor, SpiritualDirection.com from 2013 to 2018. She once waded in the Trevi Fountain!
The Ascension of the Lord
Liz Estler
May 13, 2018
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Why is the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ such a great cause for joy? Liz Estler reflects.
An Ancient Homily on Holy Saturday — Video
Liz Estler
March 31, 2018
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What happened on Holy Saturday, which we profess in the Creed every Sunday and Solemnity? Reflect with this video by Theophilus Peregrinus of “An Ancient Homily on Holy Saturday”, the second reading of today’s Liturgy of the Hours’ Office of Readings.
Mary, Mother of the Church
Liz Estler
March 5, 2018
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Why has Pope Francis just instituted a new feast titled “Mary, Mother of the Church”? Find out more about this memorial to be celebrated immediately after Pentecost.
Feast of the Chair of Peter, Apostle
Liz Estler
February 22, 2018
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Pope St. Leo the Great explains how the Church of Christ rises on the firm foundation of Saint Peter’s faith.
Conversion of Saint Paul
Liz Estler
January 25, 2018
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As we celebrate today’s feast, we need to be attentive to how St. Paul’s conversion and life are applicable to our own, from a homily by St. John Chrysostom.
Who is Your Patron Saint This Year?
Liz Estler
January 6, 2018
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Do you have a patron saint for this year, yet? Liz Estler explains this tradition and how to get one easily.
Mary’s Motherhood in the Order of Grace
Liz Estler
January 1, 2018
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Today’s solemnity celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. How is she also our Mother as well? Find out what the Church says in today’s post.
The Word was Made Flesh … and Dwelt Among Us
Liz Estler
December 25, 2017
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Verses from St. John of the Cross’ “Romances” form our Christmas meditation today.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Liz Estler
December 8, 2017
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Today’s solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is perfectly suited to the Advent season. Reflect with Liz Estler on short selections from “Divine Intimacy” and the “Liturgy of the Hours”.
