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A Sacred Heart Primer
Diana von Glahn gives us the history and key points of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Why does the Church celebrate John the Baptist’s birth today? Find out when Liz Estler reflects on the importance of this solemnity.
The Invitation to the Banquet
How do you respond to Jesus’ banquet invitation? Reflect with Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy” on today’s solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, also known as “Corpus Christi”.
The Dark Night of the Soul: Part 44 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington explains how the dark nights serve to surface hidden sins and purify our souls of inclinations we may not have even been aware of.
Q&A – Staying focused in prayer, can a non-Catholic reach union with God, indulgences, and attachment to sin.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on staying focused in prayer, can a non-Catholic reach union with God, indulgences, and attachment to sin.
What’s in a Name: This Present Paradise, Part 2
Three little words, holding more meaning than she could have known. Claire Dwyer recalls God’s promptings.
Temptations away from Beauty
Temptations come in many forms and often lead us away from the good and the beautiful. Why? How do we avoid such temptations?
The Radiance of the Bride
Dr. Anthony Lilles describes the beauty of the Church as the Bride of Christ, luminous in a dark world.
The Holy Spirit and Prayer
How does the Holy Spirit help us to pray? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Light, Radiance and Grace in the Trinity
How are light, radiance, and grace in the Most Holy Trinity? Find out when Saint Athanasius reflects on the Triune God, on this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
The Interior Castle: Part 43 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington explains how The Interior Castle helped him to understand his early experiences of mystical prayer.
Q&A – Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Direction
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on spiritual warfare and spiritual direction.
Burning Churches: A Reminder of What Remains
Smoke in the sky and burning churches remind Claire Dwyer of what will, in the end, remain.
How Can I Practice Heroic Virtue?
Jessica Fehy reminds us that there is opportunity for great heroic virtue even as you go about the sometimes monotonous or “annoying” duties and encounters in your daily life!
Broken Friendships
Friendships can be a source, not only of spiritual growth, but also of great enjoyment and satisfaction — and thus, the ending of a friendship on bad terms can be the cause of considerable pain and sorrow.
