The Night of the Spirit
Dan Burke
November 13, 2014
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The Night of the Spirit Presence of God – Pour forth, O Lord, into my soul greater love and greater courage, that I may willingly
Unitive Love
Dan Burke
November 12, 2014
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How does the soul climb “the secret ladder of love”? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on unitive love.
Dryness in Prayer – God’s Part in the Struggle (Part III of III)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 14, 2014
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Dryness in Prayer – God’s Part in the Struggle (Part III of III) Editor’s Note: In Part I, we talked about what is going on
Sayings of Light and Love 22 – St John of the Cross
Dan Burke
February 27, 2014
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Sayings of Light and Love 22 Sayings of Light and Love 22 A bird caught in birdlime has a twofold task: It must free
Passive Purification – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary
Dan Burke
December 29, 2013
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Passive Purification Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary Passive purification – This purification shares the same end as active purification whose means are solely
Active Purification – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary
Dan Burke
December 28, 2013
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Active Purification Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary Active purification – This purification comes about as a result of the efforts of the soul
Marriage, Prayer and the Cross (Part II of III)
Anthony Lilles
August 20, 2013
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In the last post, we looked at St. Hildegard’s vision in which hell is at war with marriage. In this war, human cleverness and resourcefulness
A Reflection on All Souls and Our Souls
Dan Burke
October 31, 2012
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All Souls’ Day makes us mindful not only of the death of our dear ones but also of our own. Death is a punishment, bringing with
A mother’s plea: Why does God delay answering my prayers? II of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 6, 2012
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Why Does God Delay Answering My Prayers? Part II of II Dear Father John, Two of my college educated sons have been out of
A mother’s plea: Why does God delay answering my prayers? I of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
July 30, 2012
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Why Does God Delay Answering My Prayers? Part I of II Dear Father John, Two of my college educated sons have been out of