“By grace, the eyes of the heart are capable of knowing God inwardly and intimately on the most familiar terms of love – experiencing his Presence. When it comes to this higher and deeper sort of knowing, however, you and I are like the blind men in the gospel stories.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
We will find it no easy task to achieve holiness through our work, afflicted as it is with two effects of the Fall. First, our weakened natures struggle to carry out our responsibilities—we are lazy and seek pleasure and comfort. To make matters worse, we live surrounded by other fallen creatures, who seek their own … Read more
“For John Paul II, the beginning and the end were similar in that they were defined by difficulty and trial. In the midst of so much hardship and pain, he was looked upon as a beacon of hope.” – Thomas Griffin
“God’s secret purpose for creating the world was to divinize human beings by grace.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
“It is time for everyone in the Church today to wake up to the reality that the first Christians knew so vividly. It is time to become aware of the grace of the Name dwelling in our hearts.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
“Satan is called the ‘Father of Lies,’ (Jn 8:44), Mendacii Pater in the Rite of Exorcism. I have noticed that demons will sometimes visibly react when the phrase Mendacii Pater is spoken aloud in the Rite.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Overcoming Sinful Thoughts W/Fr. Morrow | Discussion You can purchase your own copy of the book here: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/overcoming-sinful-thoughts Promo Code: DTHT20 Find more about Fr. Morrow here: https://cfalive.com/ In this webinar we discuss how Satan is constantly at work disturbing our peace, corrupting our thoughts, demoralizing us in our weaknesses, and diverting our attention away from God. … Read more
“Christ does not delay when we hand all it to Him. His is the paradoxical response, the response of His Divine Mercy, in which the forgiveness we offer heals our own hearts.” – Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell
Ask a Priest Pt. 1 W/Fr. MacDonald | Discussion Today’s show we answer questions on: -How to make a good confession, and how often should I go? -Scrupulosity -How the laity can help foster orthodox priests -What are mortal sins? -And what does he feel when he is in the midst of the consecration during mass … Read more
“Running from pain causes us to develop internal coping mechanisms that atrophy our souls and wear at unsuspecting parts of our spirits.” – Megan Hjelmstad
What are the 25 Secrets of Spiritual Struggle that Jesus revealed to St. Faustina?
Feelings Feeling is a force God gives you for willing and working with greater energy and constancy. But, like steam in a locomotive, it is a chaotic force. If well channeled by reason (with its safety valves and opportune expansion and release), it will be exceedingly useful to you. General Control Do Not Let Feelings … Read more
“If we want Ash Wednesday Catholics to become All Sunday Catholics, maybe we can learn to build on what brings them in the first place and be less anxious to echo the opening words of Jesus’ public ministry, ‘Repent and Believe the Gospel!’” – Monsignor Charles Pope
I had the immense privilege recently of speaking with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, director of communications for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, about his vocation story and the role that spiritual direction played on his journey to the priesthood. He discusses spiritual direction within the order, what it is and is not, and what … Read more
“Confess your sins while you still have time. In hell, the time is past.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
The Reading of the New Testament The Particular Examen begins ordinarily with the following prayer: O Jesus, living in Mary, come and live in Thy servants, by the spirit of Thy holiness, by the fullness of Thy power, by the perfection of Thy ways, by the truth of Thy virtues, and by the communication of … Read more
“If we are struggling in our service to the family, our prayer life is the first place we should look for answers.” – Dr. MaryRuth Hackett
“Despite the enormous love and gratitude I have for my vocation to the priesthood, my ministry of spiritual direction remains, unexpectedly, the greatest joy of my life.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
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