Recently, Dan received an interesting question and after we talked about it, I asked whether I might respond. Here is the question: “Is the terminology
The Cross of Christ brings His glorious grace into the focus of contemplation. It is a difficult mystery to dwell on. The heart sometimes finds
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880 – 1906), a contemporary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is a Carmelite mystic from Dijon, France. Her profound theological reflections
“Nescivi!” This is the Latin for what it seems the Shulamite Bride of the Canticle of Canticles sings in 6:12. The passage is difficult to
The Gift of Contemplation Dear St. Gregory, some have indicated that only cloistered religious or other religious can receive the gift of infused contemplation. Is
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph 2704 Because it is external and so thoroughly human, vocal prayer is the form of prayer most readily accessible
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
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
Contemplative Prayer – Catechism Paragraph 2719 Contemplative prayer is a communion of love bearing Life for the multitude, to the extent that it consents to
Catechism – Contemplative Prayer — Paragraph 1718 Catechism – Contemplative prayer: Contemplative prayer is a union with the prayer of Christ insofar as it makes