Alleluia! Christ is Risen! How are We Able to Hold Fast to Our Faith? He is Risen! In the midst of our busy lives,
Consolation and Abandonment Presence of God – Into Your hands, O Lord, I abandon myself with all confidence. MEDITATION “There are many who desire to
Dryness in Prayer – God’s Part in the Struggle (Part III of III) Editor’s Note: In Part I, we talked about what is going on
Editor’s Note: In Part I, we talked about what is going on with dryness or aridity in prayer. Today, we will look at our part
Dear Father John, I have been praying (mental prayer) for a long time. But lately I seem to be experiencing dryness in my prayer –
Sayings of Light and Love 19 Sayings of Light and Love 19: The soul that in aridity and trial submits to the dictates of reason
THE SWEETEST HEART OF JESUS From the corner of my church pew, Sometimes I feel alone, When I see the happy couples, In love when
CONSOLATION: An interior movement aroused in the soul, by which it is inflamed with love of its Creator and Lord. It is likewise consolation when
What is Spiritual Consolation? Dear Father John, what kind of general advice should I give to a person who is experiencing a lot of
Dear Father John, if contemplative prayer is seeking Him whom my soul loves, what does one do to learn how to love God? I see this
