“Every time I prepare for spiritual direction, I have to battle apprehension, anxiety, and feelings of downright distaste. I have to overcome temptations to procrastinate or even to concoct some kind of vapid excuse not to go.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Father John Bartunek introduces his latest retreat guide on Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, whose memorial the Church celebrates today.
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Where does Herod, who sought the life of the Christ Child, lurk today? Find out when Fr. John Bartunek reflects on part I of this coming Sunday’s gospel, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.
What can we learn from the Magi’s arrival, worship, and gifts? Fr. John Bartunek reflects in this excerpt on the second part of this coming Sunday’s Gospel, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.
What secrets can we learn from Nazareth and the Holy Family?
What was the secret of the Blessed Virgin’s faith? Fr. John Bartunek explores why she was able to believe so completely, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part” on this coming Sunday’s Gospel.
How did St. John the Baptist prepare the way for Jesus? How was he different from Jesus? Find out when Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this coming Sunday, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.
Why, and by whom, does Jesus announce his coming ahead of time? Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this upcoming Second Sunday of Advent.
Fr. John Bartunek reflects the Day of the Lord, the coming of the Messiah, and the end times, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part” on this coming Sunday’s Gospel.
