Monsignor Charles Pope offers an encouraging perspective on these troubling times. We must remember that we do not stand alone.
Two of the most troubling moments of my life as a Catholic occurred this year. The first was when I was editing an editorial of
Why do we need strong hope for the apostolate? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
In this chapter from “Mother Angelica’s Guide to Practical Holiness”, Mother Angelica reflects on the shining hope of the first Christians.
Invite Dan Burke and Melissa Elson into your home as they interview author and speaker Gary Zimak on his book “Stop Worrying & Start Living” and learn how to achieve peace in a troubled world.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss what to do when the news media disturbs your peace and causes anxiety and preoccupation.
How does hope help our faith? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the virtue of hope in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
What is the mystery of hope? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Cheerfulness is a very great help in fostering the virtue of charity. Cheerfulness itself is a virtue. Therefore, it is a habit that can and should be acquired.
Cardinal Van Thuan of Vietnam didn’t always think of his physical and spiritual trials as blessings. Find out more about this holy man who was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis yesterday.
How is Christ’s Resurrection from the dead an expression of God’s merciful love? Dr. Anthony Lilles contemplates the triumph of mercy and the grace, the hope, the freedom, which Easter brings to humanity.
What is the difference between sadness and discouragement? Why is one OK in the spiritual life and the other not? Find out when Father John Bartunek reflects on how these things affect evangelization and spiritual life.
Does everyone have to undergo the test of hope? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on this theological virtue, an excerpt from the Carmelite meditations classic “Divine Intimacy”.
What accounts for the greatness of Mary’s hope? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
When and how should we embrace suffering? Learn from St. Teresa through reflections on her letters in the book “30 Days with Teresa of Avila”: Day 30.
