
Participating in Holy Mass
How can we imitate the Blessed Virgin Mary at Mass? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

How can we imitate the Blessed Virgin Mary at Mass? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as reflect on the meditations of Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen on Good Friday and the Passion and Death of Our Lord.

How does Christian humility elevate? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions about spiritual consolations, feelings, expectations in the interior life, and confusion in the Church.

What is the usual way God purifies us? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

“In abandonment, our great desires find their perfect fulfillment.” Read more from Fr. Jean C. J. d’Elbee’s reflections on St. Therese.

What is the highest priority of prayer? Find out when Nancy HC Ward reviews Father Jacques Philippe’s classic book on mental prayer “Time for God”.

What is going on when darkness and desolation seem to engulf us? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the dark night of the spirit.

Who is Elisabeth of the Trinity? Dr. Anthony Lilles introduces us to our newest saint and her thought, canonized today!

This week Dan and Melissa lay out the importance of making a solemn commitment to God as a step to building a successful prayer life.