Recently, Dan received an interesting question and after we talked about it, I asked whether I might respond. Here is the question: “Is the terminology
The Cross of Christ brings His glorious grace into the focus of contemplation. It is a difficult mystery to dwell on. The heart sometimes finds
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880 – 1906), a contemporary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is a Carmelite mystic from Dijon, France. Her profound theological reflections
Christian Meditation: What is it? A Video Resource! Christian Meditation: Father John Bartunek and Dan Burke discuss meditation, which has a long history in the
Dear Father John, It has always been my nature to do, do do. I volunteer and serve whenever, wherever I can and have always found
Dear Father John, it has always been my nature to do, do do. I volunteer and serve whenever, wherever I can and have always found
Deeper Spiritual Life? Dear Dan, I have a rule of life (firm spiritual commitments) and as part of that rule I have been meditating
Saying Your Prayers Versus Praying Your Prayers In the spiritual life, the language we use intimately reflects our hearts. As an example, let’s look
Contemplative Prayer – Catechism Paragraph 2719 Contemplative prayer is a communion of love bearing Life for the multitude, to the extent that it consents to
Catechism – Contemplative Prayer — Paragraph 1718 Catechism – Contemplative prayer: Contemplative prayer is a union with the prayer of Christ insofar as it makes