Dangerous Habits – Serious or Mortal Sin?
Does a person, who has a habit of serious sin, have to confess each time before receiving Communion? Father John Bartunek responds to a concerned reader’s question.
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Series on Scrupulosity
On Scrupulosity Series Scrupulosity Series Dear Friends, We have updated the Scrupulosity Series with links for easier access to all the posts on scrupulosity. You can find the titles and the links below! Seek Him – Find Him – Follow Him Dan Editor’s Note: Here are helpful posts on scrupulosity, which, according to the definition … Read more
Need for Liturgical Conscience: Where to Get One (1/3)
What is this thing called liturgical conscience? Christopher Carstens introduces this topic, and how to examine it, in part one of his three-part series.
Exorcist Advice on How to Protect Yourself
How can you protect yourself from the devil? Find out when Patti Maguire Armstrong shares advice from exorcists.
The Cross of Father DiAngelo
What might the dark night look like for a priest? For that matter, what might the dark night look like for anyone? Find out in this profoundly moving video “The Cross of Father DiAngelo” by Richard K. Carlton, on this memorial of St. John Vianney, patron of priests, confessors and pastors.
Find a Real Friend in Jesus: Ten Amazingly Easy Steps
What can Gary Zimak’s experiences teach you about finding a real friend in Jesus, and trusting in the Lord? Find out when Nancy HC Ward interviews him about his life as an evangelizer, and his new book as well.
You Have What It Takes to Evangelize
Do you have what it takes to evangelize? Find out what Father John Bartunek says about how the Lord equips us for doing what Christ has commanded us to do.
The Martyrs Realized What They Taught
Why do we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul today? Find out in this excerpt from a sermon by St. Augustine found in today’s Office of Readings.
The Holy Spirit and Activity
How does the Holy Spirit inspire our activity? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 1
This week, Dan and Melissa discuss the first Rule of the Discernment of Spirits by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Knowing Your Sins; Meditating More Effectively
How can we become more aware of our sins? How does disposition help us to meditate more effectively? Dan and Melissa answer these questions as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcántara.
Which Rosary Should I Pray?
Why are there different rosaries? Which one should I pray? Father John Bartunek explains why there are differences between various rosaries and provides helpful links as well.
The Prayer of Jesus
When did Jesus pray? What was His prayer like? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on this in an excerpt from the Carmelite spirituality classic “Divine Intimacy”.
What Kind of Spiritual Allies Should We Have? (Part I of II)
What Kind of Spiritual Allies Should We Have? Part I of II Dear Father John, I’m interested in knowing what kind of people will help me grow closer to God, not just priests, but all sorts of people. What kind of spiritual allies should we have? ALTHOUGH EACH ONE of us has a personal relationship … Read more
What if I Told You this New Year’s Resolution to Take Some Weight Off?
What is the best way to fulfill your new year’s resolutions? Find out when Joseph Hollcraft explores a unique way to meet the need to take some weight off.
How Can I Grow in Virtue? (Part II of II)
How much should we pray? Find out as Father John Bartunek concludes his two-part series on how to grow in virtue.
Making the Most of Advent
Are you ready for Advent? Dan and Melissa have some suggestions that will help you cleanse your soul in preparation for Christmas.
On the Advent of Our Lord and Its Six Circumstances (III/III)
What are the fifth and sixth circumstances of the Advent of Our Lord according to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Doctor of the Church? Find out in the last installation of this three-part series on St Bernard’s first Advent Homily.
