


Shiny Things: This Present Paradise, Part 15
Interior recollection is one of the keys to peace in a world that would like to claim us for itself. Claire Dwyer continues her reflections on the spirituality of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.

St. Francis de Sales on Multi-Tasking
Rushing? Multi-tasking? Checking all the boxes? What would the saints say?

Rushing: An Enemy of Recollection
A steady pace of rushing places a great hindrance not only on peace and rest for ourselves and our family but also on our relationship with God. Rushing ruins our recollection.
Dan Burke Talks “The Contemplative Rosary” – EWTN Bookmark Show
EWTN Bookmark show host Doug Keck interviews Dan Burke on his book “The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila”, which Dan wrote with Connie Rossini.

Vocal Prayer
What did Christ teach us about vocal prayer? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.

Ascetical Practice: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 26 Pt 2
What is a hair shirt? Did St Teresa of Avila actually recommend them? Find out how voluntary mortification is to be done…and under what circumstances. Involuntary mortification is addressed as well.

Practicing Recollection Throughout the Day
Practicing Recollection During the Day St. John Chrysostom wrote, “It is impossible, utterly impossible, for the man who prays eagerly and invokes God ceaselessly ever

Recollection – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary
Recollection Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary Recollection – Concentration of soul on the presence of God. This Spiritual Dictionary Term is