What does Christ’s Ascension into heaven mean for us? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
David Torkington reflects on his early experiences of prayer and the importance of seeking God for God alone and not for his consolations.
There are two ways the Lord creates space for Himself: He empties us, then He increases our capacity by expanding us.
Of what benefit is reading to meditation?
Why does God refuse some souls the grace of contemplation?
Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the Eucharist, the gift of Love, instituted by Christ on Holy Thursday night.
What should true mortification aim at?
Distracted in prayer? It is frustrating–but normal. St. Teresa of Avila tells us not to let it be a reason to quit.
Why is the Cross good for us? Why do we need passive suffering?
David Torkington continues his course with a deeper explanation of the experience of the beginnings of mystical prayer.
