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Mary is the Heart of Advent
Dr. Peter Howard reveals the secret hidden in the heart of Advent: Mary.
When I Can Pray No More: A Movement of the Heart
Dr. Anthony Lilles describes the desolate moment when all we can do is make a mere movement of the heart and allow the Lord to lift our prayer out of ourselves.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Solemnity)
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent; while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother.
158. Preparing the Way (Luke 3:1-6)
Why, and by whom, does Jesus announce his coming ahead of time? Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this upcoming Second Sunday of Advent.
Love Has No Limitations: The Life of Léonie Martin, Sister of the Little Flower
Claire Dwyer reflects that even the most difficult life never lies outside of the power of God’s restoration.
Sanctity and My Duties
Can we find holiness in our day-to-day duties, even if they are not religious ones?
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition
Is mindfulness a helpful practice and should a Catholic participate in it? In this video, Dan Burke compares mindfulness to Catholic mystical tradition…
Is Daily Mental Prayer Necessary for our Salvation?
Dan Burke reflects on the relationship between daily mental prayer and our salvation. Why is it that Saints and Doctors of the Church Teresa of Avila…
“Over the Top Excited!” for the Brand New Website!
We are very excited to unveil the completely redesigned SpiritualDirection.com. Make sure to explore the new site to see all we have to offer!
The Deceased Still Need Prayers
Nov 28, 2018 – In this chapter from his book “In Heaven We’ll Meet Again,” Francois Blot reflects on the dire need for prayers for the deceased.
225. Endgame (Luke 21:25-38)
Fr. John Bartunek reflects the Day of the Lord, the coming of the Messiah, and the end times, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part” on this coming Sunday’s Gospel.
Perfect Union
If someone is in perfect union with God, can they still be affected by evil? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in today’s excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe
In what way is Christ the King? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the last Solemnity and Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Divine Invitation
Do we respond gratefully, or with ingratitude, for all that God has done for us? On this Thanksgiving Day in the U.S., Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
A Eucharistic Banquet: Communions and Communism
Claire Dwyer reflects on the Eucharistic celebration and her friend’s First Holy Communion in Communist Poland, an experience which has lessons for all of us.
