Tag: Meditations

128. Blind Eyes, Seeing Heart (Mark 10:46-52)

What are the three lessons we are taught in the story of Jesus’ cure of blind Bartimaeus? Find out in this excerpt from Fr. John Bartunek’s meditation book “The Better Part” … as a preparation for this coming Sunday’s Gospel reading.

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Humility in the Apostolate

Why is humility so essential to our work in the apostolate? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in today’s excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

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127. The Hard Road to Jerusalem (Mark 10:32-45)

Were the Apostles born saints? Sunday’s Gospel proves otherwise. Find out how we can learn from their desire to be as close to Christ as possible in this excerpt from Fr. John Bartunek’s meditation book “The Better Part”.

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Various Forms of the Apostolate

How many forms of the apostolate are there? And, how do we distinguish between them? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen instructs on and reflects in today’s excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

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126. Money, Money, Money (Mark 10:17-31)

Is keeping the Ten Commandments enough to have treasure in heaven? What did Jesus say? Find out when Fr. John Bartunek reflects on Sunday’s upcoming Gospel, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.

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Zeal for Souls

How do we measure zeal for souls? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

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125. Married Love: Meant to Last (Mark 10:1-16)

What does Jesus have to say about marriage and divorce? Why were little children attracted to him? Fr. John Bartunek reflects on this coming Sunday’s gospel, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.

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Blessed are They that Mourn

How is it that those who mourn are blessed? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt of his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

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124. Sin Matters (Mark 9:38-50)

Do we really have to choose sides for God or against Him? What are the consequences of sin? Find out the answers to these questions in an excerpt from Fr. John Bartunek’s meditation book “The Better Part”.

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