Lent 2024 Resources
Debbie Aguiar
February 13, 2024
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Free Lenten Resources Daily Lenten Devotional 40 Days to Peace Year A? We invite you to “take up and read” the Gospel readings this Lent
How to Evoke Contrition
Sophia Institute Press
February 7, 2024
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“The penitent, through perfect contrition, accompanied by the desire of confession, has already obtained remission of his sins from God.” Roman Catechism, Part 2, Section
Understanding the Heart of Jesus in the Tabernacle
Sophia Institute Press
January 31, 2024
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Here is a question that will leave more than a few Christians, and I will even say pious ones, perplexed: What does the Heart of
How do I Know if I am Ready for Spiritual Direction?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
January 25, 2024
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“You may have the impression that spiritual direction is only for spiritual marines.” – Fr. John Bartunek
A Marvelous Exchange
Fr. Derek Sakowski
December 28, 2023
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“The Son of God, who is eternally divine, willingly empties himself of his divine privileges (Phil 2:6-11). He assumes human nature, born of the Virgin Mary in the flesh.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
How to Know Oneself
Sophia Institute Press
December 6, 2023
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To know oneself is not easy. This may seem a rather paradoxical statement, since according to general belief everyone knows himself best. But one needs,
Taking the ‘Sin’ Out of Sincerity: Overcoming Scrupulosity in Religious Life
Trent Beattie
October 24, 2023
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“Maintaining reasonable expectations of self is key to overcoming scrupulosity. Despite grand designs and goals that might be entertained, there is only so much that one can actually do.” – Trent Beattie
Tepidity
Sophia Institute Press
October 18, 2023
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Tepidity is a serious danger that threatens those trying to lead good and pious lives. It is, indeed, a peculiar state of the soul. The
Patience…a Reflection on the Need to Trust the Slow Work of God
Msgr. Charles Pope
September 25, 2023
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“Many of us may well wonder what harm could come from wiping out a few sinners from the face of the Earth or expelling a few more heretics. The Lord does not explain why but simply warns that hasty and severe actions may cause harm even to the wheat.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
The Obligation of Clear, Compassionate Correction of the Sinner
Msgr. Charles Pope
September 10, 2023
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“The devil, who orchestrates the ‘correcting is judging’ campaign, rejoices; for if he can keep us from correcting one another, sin can and does flourish.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
