Navigating the New Year
Dan Burke
December 26, 2012
48 Comments
Lay people often overlook a source of deep spirituality and safety. One of the spiritual secrets of those in the religious life is a kind
Should I relax Rule of Life during holidays? (II/II)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 23, 2011
1 Comment
Dear Father John, Is it right to relax one’s Rule during a holiday period (or a day off)? If so, what should we hang on
Should I relax my “Rule of Life” during holidays? Part I of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 16, 2011
No Comments
Dear Father John, Is it right to relax one’s Rule during a holiday period (or a day off)? If so, what should we hang on
Can a Root Sin Change?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 2, 2010
14 Comments
Dear Father John, Can a root sin change over your life? It seems to me that increasingly sensuality is being replaced as a root sin
Daily exam of conscience: why & how to do it (II of II)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
June 21, 2010
2 Comments
Dear Father John, My spiritual director is recommending that I practice a daily “examination of conscience.” I thought this was just for religious, etc. Can
What Virtues can I Practice to Overcome the Root Sin of Sensuality?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 3, 2010
21 Comments
Dear Father John, Thank you for the post on root sin. It has definitely helped me. My question is, charity and humility seem to be
How Can I Identify My Root Sin?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 26, 2010
36 Comments
Dear Father John, I am not in spiritual direction right now, but I am trying to put together a program of life anyway. Can you
Spiritual Direction Posts and Series Index
Dan Burke
December 31, 2009
3 Comments
Spiritual Direction Posts and Series Index Dear Friends, To make it easier for you to find key posts on spiritual direction, we have updated
Spiritual Direction: How Much Focus on Prayer vs Sin & Virtue?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 28, 2009
4 Comments
Dear Father John, How much of a discussion in spiritual direction should focus on moral issues, such as habitual sin and possibly that of grave
The fruits of my meditation are not clear – What should I do?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
October 19, 2009
3 Comments
Dear Father John, I have a question about preparing for meditation. I have been deeply blessed by the insight you and have provided with respect