Why We Fast
Sophia Institute Press
March 26, 2025
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A Reflection from “40 Days, 40 Ways to Pray” by Jonah Soucy Why We Fast The reason that followers of Jesus fast has several layers.
Advent is a season of hope… What if there is little reason for hope?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 16, 2024
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“The goods of this world, whether superficial or profound, will never, can never, provide the deep, lasting joy that our hearts yearn for, that we were made for.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Take Up Your Cross
Sarah Yurgelaitis
June 2, 2022
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“Like Naaman, I was overlooking the simple, everyday things the Lord was asking me to do as ‘not enough.’I was looking for some big, grandiose suffering instead.” – Sarah Yurgelaitis
Why All People Suffer: The Joy in Finding Meaning in Suffering
Sophia Institute Press
April 22, 2021
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The Holy Bread of Eternal Life is a powerful and timely book by scholar Peter Kwasniewski that exalts the divine gift of the Blessed Sacrament, which can never be too much adored, too much loved, too much cared for, or too much sacrificed for.
The Lost Art of Sacrifice
Sophia Institute Press
April 7, 2021
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The Holy Bread of Eternal Life is a powerful and timely book by scholar Peter Kwasniewski that exalts the divine gift of the Blessed Sacrament, which can never be too much adored, too much loved, too much cared for, or too much sacrificed for.
The One You Love is Sick
Claire Dwyer
September 3, 2020
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Elizabeth of the Trinity’s final illness takes hold as Claire Dwyer’s series nears its end.
From Grief to Grace
Dan Burke
August 29, 2017
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Dan Burke & Melissa Elson talk with Jeannie Ewing about her book “From Grief to Grace” and understanding God’s will in difficult situations.
Importance of Saints, Teaching Children to Pray, Spontaneous Prayer
Dan Burke
February 26, 2016
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions on the importance of saints in prayer life, teaching children to pray, and spontaneous prayer, and some aspects of meditation as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcantara.
Peace of Body Isn’t Optional – Day 10, 30 Days with Teresa of Avila
Dan Burke
August 19, 2015
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What does St. Teresa of Avila have to say about the connection between peace of body and peace of soul? Find out in today’s excerpt and reflection from 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.
“Offering it Up” – Redemptive Suffering (II/II) Path to Greater Merit
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 12, 2014
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In part I, we talked about the mystery of merit and its problem and solution. Today, we will discuss how the growth in spiritual maturity