
How the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Exegesis Opens for us the Mystery of the Word
“As we adore our Eucharistic Lord with our Bible open, we should recognize that there is no passage that is not about the Eucharist!” – Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, OP

“As we adore our Eucharistic Lord with our Bible open, we should recognize that there is no passage that is not about the Eucharist!” – Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, OP

“Information gained for information’s sake – led by curiosity, and short attention spans, can foment distraction or become so engaging that one forgets divine truths or seeks information beyond one’s abilities and falls into error.” – Sr. Mary Magdalene Prewitt, OP

“Thanksgiving is a movement of the heart that precedes all creation, visible and invisible.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles

“From her place now in the Light, Mary sees you. She knows the designs of God for your life. She prays for you.” – Fr. James Brent, OP

“(The devil) is indeed the ultimate, eternal peddler, inviting each of us into his cunning shell game of misdirection and deception.” – Gabriel Garnica

“Erika’s act of forgiveness reveals the triumph of the Cross. This definitive victory over evil rings out in the prayer of the Church whenever we choose to live by faith.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles

“Those charisms certainly belong to God and not us. They are gratuitously given by a generous and loving God, intended for the purpose of serving and growing His Kingdom.” – Gabriel Garnica

“The [Solemnity] of the Assumption is a strong appeal to us to live ‘ever intent upon heavenly things,’ and not to allow ourselves to be carried away by the vicissitudes and seductions of the world.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen

“It seems as if we want all the ‘life hacks’ out there, from laundry to health to our spiritual life. We want to make progress, and we want it now.” – Deanna Bartalini

“No one could ever sit down and try to practice infused contemplation. It comes upon us. It comes upon us when it pleases God to give it. For the Spirit blows where he wills (see Jn. 3:8).” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.