The Gentleness of Advent
Anthony Lilles
December 20, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles offers a reflection on Advent’s gentle invitation to deeper love and conversion.
When I Can Pray No More: A Movement of the Heart
Anthony Lilles
December 8, 2018
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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.
Praying for the Dead: A Solidarity of Hope
Anthony Lilles
November 18, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles reminds us not to neglect praying for the dead, even as we pray for the suffering here on earth.
A Battle for Something Beautiful
Anthony Lilles
November 10, 2018
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Dr. Anthonly Lilles offers encouragement in praying through the battle of times of suffering and desolation.
Are Action and Contemplation Mutually Exclusive?
Anthony Lilles
November 3, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles examines the interplay of action and contemplation in the spiritual life.
The Indwelling of the Trinity
Anthony Lilles
October 27, 2018
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Dr. Lilles expounds on the Indwelling of the Trinity as the divine light which animates contemplation.
Don’t Give in to Discouragement in Prayer!
Anthony Lilles
October 25, 2018
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Don’t let your hidden tears and humiliations go to waste–they offer a powerful opportunity in prayer, says Dr. Anthony Lilles.
How Do We Remain in the Word?
Anthony Lilles
October 20, 2018
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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.
The Power of Contemplative Prayer
Anthony Lilles
October 11, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on the power of contemplative prayer in a soul ready to embrace sacrifice, renunciation, and humility.
Battle of Contemplative Prayer
Anthony Lilles
October 8, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles expounds on the battle of contemplative prayer in reclaiming the heart of the Church.
