“In our tradition of Catholic spirituality, these types of practices are referred to as memento mori, a Latin phrase that means “remembrance of death” or “remembrance of mortality.” The practice of receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday is one of these.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Why don’t more people “find” supernatural prudence? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Claire Dwyer suggests four ways for our souls to thrive in the busy seasons of life.
How does the virtue of prudence regulate our lives? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Why don’t more people “find” supernatural prudence? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Find out why saints are often shown with skulls when Father John Bartunek explains the concept of “memento mori”.
What does attention to detail have to do with holiness? Find out why it is so important to pay attention to the “little things” when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on diligence as virtue in an excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
What does Thomas a Kempis have to say about reading the Bible and forethought? Find out in this excerpt from his spiritual masterpiece “Imitation of Christ”.
Dear Father John, I am a Catholic priest. Because I am in studies and do not have a rectory to call ‘home’, I’ve temporarily moved
