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What is the Source of Sanctity?
Dr. David Arias explains the source of the sanctity common to the members of the Church Triumphant, Suffering, and the souls of the just here below, the Church Militant.
Resources Edition – Susan Tassone “Day by Day with Saint Faustina”
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they interview their special guest Susan Tassone on her new book “Day by Day with Saint Faustina”
Proving the Catholic Faith is Biblical: The Perpetual Virginity of Mary
Mary’s virginity is biblical and dogmatic. Dave Armstrong proves Mary’s perpetual virginity in his Biblical Defense of Catholicism.
Want to Grow in Prayer? Work on Virtue
Growing in virtue is essential for growth in prayer, Connie Rossini explains.
The Gift of Understanding
How does the Holy Spirit’s gift of understanding help us? Find out when Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
How to Pray in Mystical Contemplation: Part 50 Mini-Course on Prayer
The morning offering is the beginning of a life lived completely in self-donative love, united to Jesus and given to the Father. David Torkington explains how this practice took root in the lives of the first Christians.
Q&A – Spiritual Warfare in Marriage Spirituality
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on when spiritual warfare in marriage spirituality.
Four Critical Reasons We Need You Now
The force and desperation of Satan’s most recent attacks are evidence that it is a critical time of harvest. Will you join me in the vineyard?
We Neglect Gratitude More Than Prayer
If we had to name one thing that has unaccountably fallen out of most men’s practical religion altogether, it would be thanksgiving.
“I am a Contemplative”
What’s wrong with the phrase “I am a contemplative?” Dan Burke explains.
The Gift of Piety
How does the gift of piety help the virtue of justice as well as the virtue of religion? Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt of his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The White Martyrdom that Leads to Union: Part 49 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington continues his mini-course on prayer with a close look at the mystical body and our incorporation into it through an ever-deepening death to self.
Feast of the Triumph of the Cross
Why do we celebrate the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross? What does it call us to? Find out when Liz Estler explores this great celebration of our faith.
Moving From Head to Heart in Mental Prayer
Connie Rossini explains the development of discursive meditation into affective prayer: “The important thing is not to think much but to love much.” – St. Teresa of Avila.
Peter Kreeft on Books & Music
What’s the hardest question you’ve ever been asked? Here are some of the most interesting ones Dr. Peter Kreeft has ever been asked and his responses.
