“I see that God desires that you be despoiled of everything and have no happiness beyond the happiness of doing the Holy Will of the Highest Good, reposing with deep humility on his loving bosom.” -St. Paul of the Cross
“We become what we worship. Ultimately, each choice forms us accordingly.” – Debra Black
“This confidence to put back into the hands of God all things and to not presume anything is a pleasing submission to the Lord that He will honor and surely let His will be known over time with convincing evidence and many confirmations. Let this attitude of holy indifference be our aim.” – Amy Knight
“I quickly realized I, like most people, talk a good game. We are confident when the lights are on and our stomach is full. But you really don’t know yourself or your attachments until someone takes them away.” – Rob Marco
Rob Marco answers the question, “What makes for a fruitful retreat?”
As November ends but Advent begins, Monsignor Pope asks us to remember the four last things.
Claire Dwyer recounts the day St. Elizabeth of the Trinity finally entered the convent and reflections on the meaning of leaving everything behind to follow Christ.
Smoke in the sky and burning churches remind Claire Dwyer of what will, in the end, remain.
Are we all called to a spirit of poverty?
What must we do to achieve union with God?
