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St. Augustine: The Son of Such Tears
The tears of one saint, the conversion of another. Dr. David Arias explores Saints Monica and Augustine during the week celebrating their feast days.

How To Feel Good and How Not To: Contemplative Delight
Nothing can spark and fan the flames of desire — of longing, love, awe, and reverence — quite like music can when it is skillfully directed to the task.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Patience – Saints and Sages Podcast
Join us as we discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Patience, on this brand new episode of the Saints and Sages podcast!

Prudent Judgment
Why don’t more people “find” supernatural prudence? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

From Praying to Contemplating
David Torkington explains the journey of the heart to God through prayer.

Mystical Contemplation and Mental Prayer
Mystical Contemplation and Mental Prayer

Take Up and Read
“Take up and read” the Bible-it’s a daily habit that can’t help but lead to holiness, as St. Elizabeth of the Trinity knew well. Claire Dwyer shares the power of reading scripture in today’s post.

Music and Meaning in the Mass: Why Meaning Matters
Nothing can spark and fan the flames of desire — of longing, love, awe, and reverence — quite like music can when it is skillfully directed to the task.

St. Edith Stein: Philosopher and Martyr
St. Edith Stein: Philosopher and Martyr, and the focus of the latest Saints and Sages podcast! Don’t miss this amazing story!

Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens
How do we become perfect at loving our neighbor?

Should I Join a Third Order? Will It Help Me Spiritually?
Should I Join a Third Order? Will It Help Me Spiritually?

Sobering Spiritual Truths According to St. John of the Cross
Monsignor Charles Pope takes a look at some “hard truths that will set us free.”

Edith Stein’s Journey to Sainthood
Today, as the meaning of feminism is lost in a world of relativism, Edith Stein provides a model for a true feminist woman who authentically integrates faith, family, and work.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Peace – Saints and Sages Podcast
Join us as we discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Peace! The newest episode of the Saints and Sages podcast!

The Extent of Fraternal Charity
Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explores how far we are required to go in loving our neighbor.