
Embracing Paradox
“To be human in a fallen world is to live in this tension. We are stretched by two seemingly incompatible truths.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski

“To be human in a fallen world is to live in this tension. We are stretched by two seemingly incompatible truths.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski

“The alarming, effervescent, energizing, and contagious freedom of the saints flows from their having learned this lesson: they no longer gauge their actions or decisions by what other people will think of them.”- Fr. John Bartunek

“How can we bring our emotions into submission to the truth of His Word and not become distraught in trials?”- Amy Knight

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

“The key to avoiding discouragement is to remain in our house of self-knowledge, grounded in the humble truth of who we are as children of our heavenly Father.”- Jenny duBay

A Reflection from “Aquinas’s Lenten Meditations” by St. Thomas Aquinas Christ’s Passion Serves Us as an Example The Passion of Christ is, by itself, sufficient

“If you are having trouble finding a spiritual director, you don’t need to worry about it. If you are making a reasonable effort to look for one, God will honor that.” – Fr. John Bartunek

“What trial or tribulation in your life could you make into a bouquet of love to give to Jesus?” – Amy Knight

A Reflection from “Wisdom from the Cross” by Casey Chalk The Self Gift of Jesus Jesus had no material wealth during His earthly life. The

“I can picture a modern-day Ignatius, the darkness and cold of winter hemming him in, his aching leg propped up on a pillow, binge-watching Netflix and falling into a troubled sleep with brownie crumbs all up in his beard.” – Christine Hanus