Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and Loving God
Anthony Lilles
May 4, 2013
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In the wisdom of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, there is great reason to be confident as we begin to learn to love God. He is
Praying in Humility and Mercy
Anthony Lilles
April 30, 2013
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Is it possible to pray out of misery without falling into self-pity? The question, posed by one of our readers, indicates a grave evil confronted
Saint Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church, Pray for Us!
Ariel McKinney
April 29, 2013
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Saint Catherine of Siena Doctor of the Church Pray for Us! Saint Catherine was born at Siena in 1347. While still a young girl, she
Saint Catherine of Siena – the Key of Obedience
Anthony Lilles
April 28, 2013
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Saint Catherine of Siena spent her life encouraging a deeper obedience to God the Father. Although the earthly life of this Doctor of the Church
An Answer to a Question: What is Contemplation?
Anthony Lilles
April 1, 2013
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Recently, Dan received an interesting question and after we talked about it, I asked whether I might respond. Here is the question: “Is the terminology
What is Spiritual Consolation?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 18, 2013
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What is Spiritual Consolation? Dear Father John, what kind of general advice should I give to a person who is experiencing a lot of
Pope Francis and the Pathway to Easter
Anthony Lilles
March 13, 2013
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Pope Francis was just elected and we look forward to his message to the Universal Church in the coming days. He is a man of
Forsake Not the Discipline
Anthony Lilles
February 26, 2013
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“Forsake not the discipline.” These words are reported as among the very first and very last teachings of St. Antony of the Desert by his
To Rejoice in the Truth
Anthony Lilles
February 2, 2013
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In prayer, the Father speaks His Word to us. This is the Word whispered deep into our humble poverty so that in our frailty we
Praying With Your Spouse – A Brief Guide – Marriage Spirituality (4/4)
Dan Burke
February 9, 2012
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I have an admission to make; I (Dan) really like to pray alone. Several of you have indicated the same preference. Because of this and