“Information gained for information’s sake – led by curiosity, and short attention spans, can foment distraction or become so engaging that one forgets divine truths or seeks information beyond one’s abilities and falls into error.” – Sr. Mary Magdalene Prewitt, OP
“As Clare knew, the more we give ourselves to the Lord, the more he will provide us with the grace to love and live like him.” – Thomas Griffin
“In Ignatian spirituality, discernment is usually considered in one of two senses: discernment of spirits or discernment of God’s will.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
“To be taken into the heart of Jesus is to root my identity in Him and from that place where the springs of salvation gush forth upon me act with His grace and in His name.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
“This is what the name Benedict means for us: profound knowledge of a person who is alive today. To have deep faith and trust that Christ is closer to us than we think. Not just as a figment of our imagination, but as the real thing.” – Thomas Griffin
“The way of St. Andrew is the way of humility and abandonment. It comes with knowing that when we set out to accomplish what God has asked of us, we do not need to worry about the accolades.” – Thomas Griffin
“Courage and holy boldness, fellow Catholics! The only way we will change the world (by grace) is to be Catholic through and through.”-Monsignor Charles Pope
Christ allows himself to be immolated, and with the help of His grace, invites us to follow Him willingly into the place of death to ourselves. Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell with a powerful reflection.
Should we aim to be “nice”? Monsignor Pope on why there are far better adjectives for a follower of Christ.
Those who imitate the Word do so in joy–and suffering. Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects.