David Torkington encourages us to persevere in prayer, even in the dry times, for that is the only path into contemplation.
There are two ways the Lord creates space for Himself: He empties us, then He increases our capacity by expanding us.
Love is a lightning rod, says David Torkington, igniting a life of contemplative prayer.
This is a story of a miracle of the most important kind. My father is near the end of his life. He is 79 –
How are we to go about doing the apostolic work which God has called us to? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Dr. Anthony Lilles offers a reflection on Advent’s gentle invitation to deeper love and conversion.
What makes for strong and active love? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on how the saints exemplified this type of love, in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
How does the Lord develop our love for Him? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
David Torkington explores how it is love that makes the ascetical life possible.
How do we know we truly love God? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen shares St. Teresa of Avila’s measure with us, in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.