Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Liz Estler
January 6, 2019
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A short reflection on this Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord by Liz Estler drawing from various sources.
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Dan Burke
January 1, 2019
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Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day! The Savior has Appeared
Dan Burke
December 25, 2018
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What do St. Alphonsus, St. Bonaventure, St. Catherine of Siena all have to say about the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior? Find out when Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen reflects on the Day Jesus Christ was born for us, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Solemnity)
Dan Burke
December 8, 2018
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent; while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother.
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe
Dan Burke
November 25, 2018
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In what way is Christ the King? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the last Solemnity and Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Solemnity of All Saints
Dan Burke
November 1, 2018
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What determines who are the saints we celebrate in today’s Solemnity? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
On the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Liz Estler
August 15, 2018
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If the Assumption was only declared a dogma of the Church in the last century, is there any proof it was celebrated in the early Church? Read this excerpt from an early 8th-century homily preached on the occasion of this glorious feast.
Peter and Paul, Apostles – Solemnity
Liz Estler
June 29, 2018
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Liz Estler reflects briefly on the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul and their solemnity today.
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Dan Burke
June 24, 2018
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Meditate on Saint Augustine of Hippo’s famous comparison of Jesus Christ and Saint John the Baptist, the Word made flesh and the Great Forerunner, and Precursor, of the Word.
Consecration to the Sacred Heart
Liz Estler
June 8, 2018
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On today’s Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Liz Estler illustrates how the Sacred Heart is found in Scripture, briefly outlines the historical development of devotion to the Sacred Heart in Church history, and provides various formulas for consecration.
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Dan Burke
June 3, 2018
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Why did Jesus institute the Eucharist? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Sending of the Holy Spirit
Dan Burke
May 20, 2018
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Why did our Lord promise to send the Holy Spirit, the Advocate? Find out in this reflection from St. Irenaeus, Doctor of the Church.
The Ascension of the Lord
Liz Estler
May 13, 2018
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Why is the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ such a great cause for joy? Liz Estler reflects.
How Our Lord’s Ascension Into Heaven Increases Our Faith
Dan Burke
May 10, 2018
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What does the Ascension of Christ into heaven, which we celebrate today, do for us? Find out from part of a homily by Pope St. Leo the Great.
The Annunciation: The Whole World Awaits Mary’s Reply
Dan Burke
April 9, 2018
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux meditates on what the Blessed Virgin Mary would reply to the Archangel Gabriel at the Annunciation.
