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”.
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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.
Sanctity and the Plenitude of Grace
Can holiness be attained by everyone? See what Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen has to say on this and the fullness of grace in this excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
How to Prepare to Pray
What does Peter of Alcántara have to say about preparing to pray? Find out in today’s excerpt and reflection from Finding God Through Meditation.
Sincerity
Can we disregard the ugly things about ourselves? How do we face both the positive and negative truth of who we are in God’s eyes? Learn from Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen as he reflects on sincerity.
“Blessed Are the Pure of Heart”
“Blessed Are the Pure of Heart” The perfection of all virtues and gifts of God is beatitude. In other words, the more perfect virtue and use of the gifts of God are, the more perfect is one’s happiness. And there is no greater happiness than to see God. That is why it is called the … Read more
St Teresa on Spiritual Warfare – Day 2, 30 Days with Teresa of Avila
St Teresa of Avila has thoughts on spiritual warfare, and they’re much needed today. Find out what they are in this excerpt from 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.
From Mystical Premonitions to Contemplation
From Mystical Premonitions to Contemplation Sometime ago, I was speaking about what I called mystical premonition, or touches of God, when one of the audience asked, “Are we talking about something that is a particularly Christian experience, or does everyone experience God’s touch?” “It’s for everyone,” I replied emphatically. “God loves everyone, not just Christians, … Read more
Keeping Faith Alive During Life’s Dark Nights (Part III of IV)
Keeping Faith Alive During Life’s Dark Nights (Part III of IV) Editor’s Note: In Part I, we looked at how faith is a response to revelation, how it penetrates the veil of the ordinary, and how it is essential to our relationship with God. In Part II, we considered the general patterns of growth which … Read more
Reconciliation
RECONCILIATION Dear Father John, During the sacrament of reconciliation, they say that the priest is “in persona Christi”, meaning, if I understand correctly, that it is really Christ that is acting through him. If so, how come the priest cannot understand if I say my sins in my own language that he doesn’t know? Surely … Read more
