Living in the Presence of God
Carmelite Sisters
January 27, 2020
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God has come to dwell among us that we might take up our abode in Him. But how do we do this?
Expect Him Everywhere: This Present Paradise, Part 12
Claire Dwyer
November 21, 2019
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St. Elizabeth of the Trinity lived a Eucharistic life, wherever she was, whatever she was doing. “You have no need of the Sacrament to come to me,” she said. Claire Dwyer resumes her series.
The Challenge of the Real Presence
Anthony Lilles
August 25, 2019
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Could disbelief in the Real Presence be based out of fear? If Jesus is present in the Blessed Sacrament, then it demands a radical response.
The Antidote for Death: Living Bread
Anthony Lilles
August 24, 2019
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“In this Sacrament, He can even baptize us in deep silence until our whole being joins the hosts of heaven in the aching joy of hymns of praise.” Dr. Lilles continues a series on the Real Presence.
Awake: Spiritual Warfare – Pushing Back the Darkness
Dan Burke
January 31, 2019
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Registration for Avila Summit 2019: Awake is officially open to the public. The Summit will be held this coming July 12-14 at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL, and will be your chance to join together as an Avila family and be inspired.
Holy Communion Creates True Fellowship
Charlie McKinney
June 6, 2018
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In this chapter from his book “The Apostles and Their Times”, Mike Aquilina discusses sacramental life from the early Church to today.
Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Dan Burke
May 4, 2018
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Pray the Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament composed by St. Julian Peter Eymard, the Founder of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers.
Abiding in Christ
Dan Burke
July 3, 2017
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How can we remain in Christ? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite Divine Intimacy meditation book.
Communion on the Tongue – One Priest’s Thoughts and Experiences – Part II
Fr. Bryan Jerabek
April 8, 2017
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Fr. Bryan Jerabek concludes his two-part post with concerns from other priests and bishops on receiving Holy Communion in the hand … and provides links to recommended reading.
Communion on the Tongue – One Priest’s Thoughts and Experiences – Part I
Fr. Bryan Jerabek
April 1, 2017
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Why receive Holy Communion on the tongue? Fr. Bryan Jerabek shares a priest’s perspective in part one of this two-part post.