Fasting as a Path to Discernment
Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding IHM
March 7, 2026
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“Unless we fast with Jesus, our self-denial risks becoming self-reference.”- Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM
Headaches and Hair Shirts: Choose Your Mortifications Wisely
Claire Dwyer
February 24, 2026
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“When we take on what seems like a good thing, and other important things begin to crumble? It’s time to re-evaluate.”- Claire Dwyer
Ecclesial Thanksgiving: St. Leo the Great and the Advent Ember Days
Nicholas Shelton
December 13, 2025
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“If you feasted at Thanksgiving, consider fasting this week with those Christians who still observe this ancient tradition.” – Nicholas Anthony Shelton
Praying With the Liturgical Calendar, Living Within the Church’s Seasons
Sarah Damm
December 4, 2025
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“Let us respond generously to the invitation to remain in this divine cycle, moving from one season to the other and receiving the grace and wisdom the liturgical and natural seasons offer in every season of life.” – Sarah Damm
Solitude of the Heart: A Spiritual Director Reflects (Part 4)
Fr. Jeremiah Shryock CFR
October 6, 2025
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“The difference between a soul that is truly on fire and growing in genuine holiness, as opposed to a soul who is just coasting along, is the quality of solitary prayer that is present in their life.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
St. Leo the Great, Ember Days, and Spiritual Warfare
Nicholas Shelton
September 16, 2025
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“Nature never stands still. To St. Leo and the ancient mindset, the changing of seasons was a form of divine instruction.” – Nicholas Anthony Shelton
The Integration of Physical and Spiritual Health
Chase Crouse
August 17, 2025
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“Fall, and then rise. Sweat, and then pray. Be like Jesus, who gave Himself totally and completely to the Father, even unto death.” – Chase Crouse
Why We Fast
Sophia Institute Press
March 26, 2025
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A Reflection from “40 Days, 40 Ways to Pray” by Jonah Soucy Why We Fast The reason that followers of Jesus fast has several layers.
What is Mortification?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 4, 2025
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“The mortification is never an end in itself, but a means by which we become better followers of Christ.” -Fr. John Bartunek
Sober and Watchful: Discernment of Spirits
Fr. Derek Sakowski
May 23, 2024
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“Discernment is a marvelous gift from God. Like many of his gifts, it needs to be cultivated and nurtured through consistent effort.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski