
“Offering it Up” – Redemptive Suffering (II/II) Path to Greater Merit
In part I, we talked about the mystery of merit and its problem and solution. Today, we will discuss how the growth in spiritual maturity
In part I, we talked about the mystery of merit and its problem and solution. Today, we will discuss how the growth in spiritual maturity
Redemptive Suffering (Part I of II) : The Mystery of Merit Dear Father John, I was just listening to a radio show about redemptive suffering
Yes, it is the time of year that we are faced with the grim reality of spring cleaning. The boxes that haven’t been touched in
Dear Father John, what is the difference between confession and spiritual direction? Confession and spiritual direction are like partially overlapping circles: they share some common
In our previous post on envy, we looked at what envy is and how it manifests in our lives. Today, we will examine the difference
Editor’s Note: Today, we are pleased to introduce Greg and Julie Alexander. Greg and Julie are co-founders and co-directors of The Alexander House Apostolate, a
THE SWEETEST HEART OF JESUS From the corner of my church pew, Sometimes I feel alone, When I see the happy couples, In love when
Father Fortea, what can be done against temptation? We must immediately resist it with the help of God’s grace. A temptation is harmless if we
…a reader asks: Dear Father John, I know that the Church rejects the doctrine of reincarnation, but sometimes I think that reincarnation seems to be
Mysticism – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary MYSTICISM: The supernatural state of soul in which God is known in a way that no