In Union with God, Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen lays out for us a time-tested path toward achieving complete intimacy with God, the path first mapped out centuries ago by the Church’s acclaimed master of the contemplative life, St. John of the Cross.
Why is endurance so hard in the spiritual life? Debra Black shares some important insight.
Advent is a time of preparation so that Jesus can become incarnate in us, reflects Debra Black.
If reforms had renewed the practice and teaching of authentic prayer, it could have saved the Church much misunderstanding and grief. David Torkington shares his own experience and illustrates that for us, at least, it is not too late.
Intentional discipleship in the spiritual life begins by turning our attention towards God and stretching out to Him with open hands – ready to receive more of him, Joseph Hollcraft writes.
Death to self allows us to receive the infused virtues–the sign and fruit of contemplative prayer. David Torkington reveals the wisdom of the Church as his series continues.
In the Dark Night, one thing alone can save us: Love. David Torkington illustrates the devotions that reach beyond human frailty and help our love to rise to the heart of the Father.
David Torkington explains the changing–and challenging–seasons of prayer as one advances in the spiritual life.
The force and desperation of Satan’s most recent attacks are evidence that it is a critical time of harvest. Will you join me in the vineyard?
David Torkington continues his mini-course on prayer with a close look at the mystical body and our incorporation into it through an ever-deepening death to self.