Peter and Paul, Apostles – Solemnity
Liz Estler
June 29, 2018
4 Comments
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
2 Comments
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.
Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dan Burke
June 9, 2018
2 Comments
For today’s Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an excerpt from Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen’s classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy” which addresses Mary’s spousal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
On the Love of the Three Divine Persons for Man
Dan Burke
May 27, 2018
No Comments
On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, St. Alphonsus Liguori reflects on how each of the three Divine Persons has loved our frail humanity.
The Beautiful Collect of the Mass
Dan Burke
May 22, 2018
No Comments
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Christopher Carstens on participation in the liturgy and the beauty of the collect, or opening prayer, of the Mass.
If You Want Peace in Your Life, Pray the Rosary
Peter Howard
May 21, 2018
3 Comments
On this first memorial of “Mary, Mother of the Church”, Dr. Peter Howard explains how the rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary brings peace to our families and our world.
The Initiatives of the Holy Spirit
Dan Burke
May 21, 2018
No Comments
Why do we need the Holy Spirit for our sanctification? Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Aspirations Rising Up Like Incense to God
Liz Estler
May 17, 2018
1 Comment
Liz Estler explains what aspirations are and how they help us to pray without ceasing. A collection of aspirations is included!
Devotional Journey Into the Mass
Dan Burke
May 8, 2018
8 Comments
Dan Burke and guest host, Stephanie Burke, interview Christopher Carstens about his book “A Devotional Journey into the Mass” to help us discover the meaning and beauty of the liturgy.
The Litany of Humility: How Can I be Freed From the Desire to be Loved?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 15, 2018
12 Comments
A reader, praying the Litany of Humility for Lent, asks how they can be freed from the desire to be loved. Fr. John Bartunek responds.
