If the Assumption was only declared a dogma of the Church in the last century, is there any proof it was celebrated in the early Church? Read this excerpt from an early 8th-century homily preached on the occasion of this glorious feast.
David Torkington’s mini-course on prayer continues with part 5, wherein he talks about starting the journey of prayer with vocal prayer; he begins his explanation of a mnemonic to help us along the way.
For today’s Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an excerpt from Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen’s classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy” which addresses Mary’s spousal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
“The Queen of Seasons” – Poetry by Blessed John Henry Newman on Our Lady’s month of May.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they reflect on the meditations of Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen in his “Divine Intimacy” book on the seven sorrows of Mary.
As we begin the month of Mary today, we invite everyone to take a moment to reflect with Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen on our Blessed Mother in this excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Dan and Melissa strongly recommend watching “The Passion of the Christ” on Good Friday evening to more effectively meditate on the brutal reality that Our Lord entered into to redeem the world.
How is Mary the Handmaid of the Lord…and what can she teach us? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
How in the world are we supposed to pray for all the many people and intentions which need our prayers? Father John Bartunek responds to a reader’s question and shows us a way.
Find out about Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus and his contribution to Carmelite spirituality from Liz Estler’s brief survey of his life and work.
