The science of prayer is the science of the conversation of man with God. Prayer itself is the unfolding of our mind before the Most
“There are as many kinds of spiritual direction as there are spiritual directors. And there are as many “schools” of spiritual direction as there are families of spirituality within the Church.” – Fr. John Bartunek
It was July 2, 1945, at eight o’clock in the evening. It was time to lock the doors of the shrine for the night, and
God’s Mercy Gives Us the Strength to Cope with Life The young Church, after the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles on the first Pentecost,
Love of God The more we love God, the more we will grow in holiness. And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord.” (Luke 1:46)
To the Future—with Confidence Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Is your outlook on life habitually a hopeful one, or do you usually expect
“Christian prayer is not a self-help exercise, a stress reduction program, or a therapeutic tool to help us cope with our problems.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
When God chooses our penance, it is far more powerful than any cross we pick up ourselves. Claire Dwyer reflects on passive purification.
I love resolutions. I make them every new year. I make them every birthday. I make them every Monday. Now that I’m doing a daily
Seeing Christ in others requires always seeking the good in them. We must do this by way of patience and humility.