The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent; while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother.
How does love of God affect our love of neighbor? Find out from Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen in this reflection, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux meditates on what the Blessed Virgin Mary would reply to the Archangel Gabriel at the Annunciation.
What does perfect consent consist of … and when and where does it happen? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his “Divine Intimacy” book, a classical Carmelite meditation guide.
What’s it like to be the mother of a seminarian? Find out when Jo Fleming reflects…and shares her spiritual journey.
What does Our Blessed Mother Mary teach us to pray? Find out when Dr. Peter Howard reflects on how we can learn from her instruction.
What does it mean to live as a Praise of Glory? And, how does one do this? Find out as Avila Institute Professor Julie Enzler reflects.
Why does the Church see communion on the tongue as the more suitable way of receiving the Eucharist? Find out when Christopher Carstens offers three reflections on Eucharistic Communion, in part two of this two-part series.
What might the dark night look like for a priest? For that matter, what might the dark night look like for anyone? Find out in this profoundly moving video “The Cross of Father DiAngelo” by Richard K. Carlton, on this memorial of St. John Vianney, patron of priests, confessors and pastors.
How does Saint Bernard of Clairvaux understand the response Mary gave at the Annunciation? Find out as we relive this Advent Homily of his in three parts, concluding today with part three.
Having a Rule of Life 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Day 20 Reflections Divine Intimacy Radio Listen to reflections on letters from St.
The Greatest Act of Human Freedom in History (Solemnity of the Annunciation) My favorite solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Annunciation. I have
THE FIAT OF MARY “And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according to thy word. And the Angel
Hail Holy Queen, Hail Our Life, Our Sweetness and Our Hope! Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary What a beautiful salutation
Solemnity of the Annunciation The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man
