“Solomon is a type. He stands for Jesus Christ. The Queen of Sheba is a type too. She stands for the soul seeking wisdom.” – Fr. James Brent, OP
A Reflection from “How to Be His” by Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer and Fr. Jesse Maingot with Dan Burke Becoming His I have been crucified with
“Up from the river, the Messiah’s saving gaze is on us, for deep waters could not quench His love.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
‘The heart has its eyes. Those who open them truly understand what is at stake.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“The reality is that we have no more direct control over spiritual consolation than we have over a white Christmas.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
“The Christian life, because of the reality of the Divine Indwelling, is more about unpacking than packing.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“To experience the reality of Baptism and all its fruits, including the Divine Indwelling, one must live out their baptism as fully and as deeply as possible.”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“By realizing where God dwells, namely within us, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity is teaching us something that is crucial for our spiritual life: namely, that the spiritual life is ultimately an inside job.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“Faith is a shield against all the fiery darts of the enemy (Eph. 6:16), but to use the shield requires us actually to look at things in the light of God.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
“From the first moment of conception, something deep is missing from the human soul – something that God meant human beings to receive.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.