The Interior Castle: Saint Teresa’s Diamond
How does God turn us into His gems? The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles reflect on how He works in our lives, not unlike the process of bringing a raw diamond to market.
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How to Trust God
God meets our spiritual needs, just as He promised. He also provides for our physical needs, as long as we place our trust in Him.
Letting Go of Grudges
We must put aside all resentment, bitterness, and grudges. These are obstacles to our spiritual freedom that prevent us from experiencing the power of the Lord in our lives.
Am I Outside of Sanctifying Grace?
What happens if your spouse does not want to get their previous marriage annulled? Are you outside of sanctifying grace? What can you do? Father John Bartunek answers a reader’s question.
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
A brief excerpt from a sermon by Saint Augustine on Saints Peter and Paul, as found in the Liturgy of the Hours, for today’s solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Spiritual Reading Makes Saints
Most of us aren’t lucky enough to be personally mentored by a saint, but we can seek guidance through spiritual reading.
How to Help a Seminarian
Know a seminarian? Know one being ordained soon? Patti Maguire Armstrong shares really helpful hints for gifts which can make a difference!
Awareness of Misery Key to Mercy of God
St. Francis de Sales book excerpt: The greater our knowledge of our own misery, the more profound will be our confidence in the mercy of God.
Preserve Your Confidence in God
Learn how to preserve your confidence in God from Archbishop Luis Martinez in his book “Worshipping a Hidden God.”
Spiritual Warfare: Insights from Exorcists
In this spiritual warfare post, Patti Maguire Armstrong shares her favorite insights from exorcists.
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.
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.
