“While not wholly excluding feelings, the ‘heart’ in the Scriptures is the deepest part of us; it is where we ‘live.'” – Monsignor Charles Pope
A Reflection from “Fairest Flower of Paradise” by Alexis Cardinal Lepicier “Thy name and Thy remembrance are the desire of my soul: my soul hath
“Underneath the sweet and sentimental heart of a child is the passionate heart of a real fighter for Love.” – St. Talitha, OCD
“Jesus Christ wished that they should not only instruct the Gentiles in the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, but that they should also teach them the love which the adorable Trinity bears to man.” – St. Alphonsus Liguori
“In order to become saints, we must concur in the work of the Holy Spirit; but since effective concurrence is impossible without an understanding of the promoter’s actions, it is necessary for us to learn how the divine Paraclete, the promoter of our sanctification, works in us.”- Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
“By going before us, Jesus our Head has given us the right to follow Him there some day, and we can even say with St. Leo, ‘In the person of Christ, we have penetrated the heights of heaven’ (Roman Breviary)” – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
“One is so at ease near one’s mother. With her, everything becomes easier; the weary, discouraged heart, disturbed by storms, finds new hope and strength, and continues the journey with fresh courage.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen
“Do we know and believe that God our Father, who loves us, is looking for us, and that the best place for us to be is in his arms? If we do, prayer will be as natural for us as breathing.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“Given the complexity of discerning between consolation and desolation, St. Ignatius also highly valued spiritual direction. A skilled spiritual director can help us navigate these experiences, offering guidance, perspective, and support.” – Jen Arnold
A Reflection from “Remain in Me and I in You” by Fr. Wayne Sattler Mental Prayer and Hearing the Word of God Meditation is also