A Divine Darkness
Claire Dwyer
May 28, 2020
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Claire Dwyer explores the mystical reality of the “Dark Night” through the experience of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple
Liz Estler
February 2, 2019
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Why does the Church celebrate today’s feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple? Find out when Liz Estler explores the history, symbolism, and theology contained therein.
The Long Dark Night of Mother Teresa
Charlie McKinney
September 6, 2017
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We’d be hard-pressed to find another saint who suffered a darkness so thick, or a night as long, as the one St. Teresa of Calcutta did. Find out more in an excerpt from this book on Mother Teresa.
Fighting for Marriage – St Teresa of Calcutta’s Wisdom on Prayer
Anthony Lilles
September 6, 2016
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How did Saint Teresa of Calcutta help married couples in India? Find out when Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on her wisdom on prayer.
St. Teresa of Calcutta Canonization – Saint of Mercy
Liz Estler
September 4, 2016
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What acronym can remind us to put into practice what Saint Teresa of Calcutta lived? Find out when Liz Estler reflects on Saint Teresa’s charism, in honor of her canonization today.
Aridity and Dryness in Prayer Series
Dan Burke
January 16, 2016
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A comprehensive listing of SpiritualDirection.com posts, and their links, on aridity and dryness in prayer (and a few posts on the dark night that touch on aridity and dryness).
How Do We Know God’s Will?
Anthony Lilles
August 11, 2015
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How Do We Know God’s Will? Many people after discovering the faith soon realize that it is sometimes difficult to discern God’s will in a
To Satiate the Thirst of Jesus
Anthony Lilles
June 17, 2015
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To Satiate the Thirst of Jesus Editor’s Note: Dr. Anthony Lilles gives us a lot to consider during these hot summer months, especially for those
Are You Fully Alive?
Fr. Michael Najim
June 10, 2015
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Are You Fully Alive? St. Irenaeus, a bishop and early Church Father, wrote, “The glory of God is man fully alive.” I love this quote.
Otherworldly Series
Trent Beattie
October 25, 2014
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Otherworldly Series Baseball Coach Rich Donnelly Shows You Can Go Home Again Editor’s Note: If you’ve ever doubted the connection between souls in the Church