“Father Claude took Sister Margaret Mary under his direction and was a balm to her sensitive soul, encouraging her to obey Jesus and spread the message of His Sacred Heart.” – Amy Baumert
“It is our job to imitate Mary, to give our fiat despite whatever unseen crosses lie ahead for us.” – Jen Arnold
Why does God allow spiritual trials and difficult seasons? Many Christians notice that after a retreat, confession, or powerful prayer …
Have you ever had a powerful retreat, confession, or healing experience… only to feel spiritually attacked shortly afterward?
“If we take up this call, the Holy Father has opened up a great mystery that can rebuild the whole Church.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“In this case, perseverance isn’t about remaining perfectly stable and always steadfast no matter the challenge or difficulty—rather, it’s about constantly beginning again as soon as any failure is recognized.” – Laura Phelps
Thank you so much for the free Into the Deep and Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits . They have helped me immensely. I am keeping to my promises of rising at 5am in the morning to pray and spending 1 hour in Evening Prayer. I am still able to attend Mass daily except for … Read more
“Relying too much on our standards of perfection means that pride has crept in, which agitates us and shrinks our heart’s ability to hear God’s voice when we pray.” – Rose Folsom
“New circumstances or new information can also sometimes require a new decision. In my previous assignment as director of a retreat center in Florida, I was faced with the decision of whether to temporarily close the center as Hurricane Ian approached the peninsula.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
Tools for a Good Confession 5 Steps for a Good Confession Act of Contrition – Purgative Act of Contrition – Illuminative and Unitive Sins of Omission Seven Deadly Sins Pride/Narcissism Vanity Lust Anger/Wrath Covetousness/Avarice Envy/Jealousy Sloth/Apathy Gluttony The Ten Commandments 5 Steps for a Good Confession 1. Examine your conscience – recall the sins that … Read more
Are your feelings always telling you the truth? Many people assume, “If I feel it, it must be real.” But Scripture calls us to take every thought captive and reject lies that distort our identity and our faith. Feelings are real — but they are not always reliable. In this clip from The Devil Is … Read more
“One of the reasons Evagrius can help us is that he names eight recurring thought-patterns by which temptation operates. If we are going to use Lent properly, we ought to allow ourselves to receive some training in recognising them early — and answering them quickly.” – Gavin Ashenden
“As you begin to practice this rhythm of prayer, the abundant life will become more of a reality, not only for you, but for everyone around you.” – Beth Davis
“If you are having trouble finding a spiritual director, you don’t need to worry about it. If you are making a reasonable effort to look for one, God will honor that.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“The Devil wants to distract us and inundate the valley of our present with the flooding concerns of the past and the future.” – Gabriel Garnica
When Catholics actually pray the Rosary well, hearts heal, families are protected, and hidden lies lose power. Gabriel Castillo (Gabby After Hours) joins Jordan to unpack real spiritual warfare (the 95% that happens in our minds and hearts), how Mary personally heals father/mother wounds, and why a daily Rosary fuels Confession, the Eucharist, and peace … Read more
“Bartolo committed then and there to promoting the Rosary, a promise he lived out until his death.”- Grace Abruzzo
Hurts don’t heal themselves—grace does. Drawing on St. John Paul II's "Givenness," we explore how God delights in you, why “naked without shame” is possible, and how to break painful patterns in marriage by entrusting everything to Christ. Practical steps: daily mental prayer, honest communication, confession, and choosing beauty that leads to intimacy. 💍 Marriage … Read more
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