The Birth of the Word is the Birth of Christian Prayer
With the Word of the Father, the words of Christian prayer are born from the Virgin’s Womb:
A beautiful Christmas reflection by Dr. Anthony Lilles
With the Word of the Father, the words of Christian prayer are born from the Virgin’s Womb:
A beautiful Christmas reflection by Dr. Anthony Lilles
Dr. Anthony Lilles offers a reflection on Advent’s gentle invitation to deeper love and conversion.
Dr. Anthony Lilles describes the desolate moment when all we can do is make a mere movement of the heart and allow the Lord to lift our prayer out of ourselves.
Dr. Anthony Lilles reminds us not to neglect praying for the dead, even as we pray for the suffering here on earth.
Dr. Anthonly Lilles offers encouragement in praying through the battle of times of suffering and desolation.
Dr. Anthony Lilles examines the interplay of action and contemplation in the spiritual life.
Dr. Lilles expounds on the Indwelling of the Trinity as the divine light which animates contemplation.
Don’t let your hidden tears and humiliations go to waste–they offer a powerful opportunity in prayer, says Dr. Anthony Lilles.
What does it mean to remain in Him, and how do we keep His word? It requires a painful process of pruning, Dr. Anthony Lilles explains.
Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on the power of contemplative prayer in a soul ready to embrace sacrifice, renunciation, and humility.