The Mystery of the Priesthood
Anthony Lilles
February 17, 2014
39 Comments
The Mystery of the Priesthood Because I work at a seminary, I have gotten to know quite a few priests over the years. Many of
Sayings of Light and Love 14 – St John of the Cross
Dan Burke
February 6, 2014
19 Comments
Sayings of Light and Love 14 Sayings of Light and Love 14: God values in you the inclination to dryness and suffering for love of
Sayings of Light and Love 4 – St John of the Cross
Dan Burke
January 11, 2014
2 Comments
Sayings of Light and Love 4 Sayings of Light and Love 4: It is better to be burdened and in company with the strong man
Questionable Visions: Demonic or Psychiatric Origins?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
August 8, 2013
34 Comments
Fr. Fortea, how can one tell if a vision is demonic in origin or is a psychiatric problem? The best way to discern if something
Can Demons Cause Physical Illness?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
August 1, 2013
21 Comments
Dear Fr. Fortea, can a demon cause a physical illness? First, we need to clearly understand that physical illnesses nearly always have natural causes. The
Catholic Focus: Guilt, Suffering & Living Only for Heaven? I of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
July 29, 2013
19 Comments
Dear Father John: I admit I am fairly new to the spiritual life. But God has been doing amazing things, and I really want to
Saint Catherine of Siena – the Key of Obedience
Anthony Lilles
April 28, 2013
15 Comments
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
No More Passion for Life
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 22, 2013
49 Comments
No More Passion for Life Dear Father John, ten years ago my husband left me after 25 years. We had been together since we were
What does it mean to “offer it up”? Catholic Spiritual Direction Video
Dan Burke
February 18, 2013
14 Comments
“Offer it Up”: What Does it Mean? In this video, Fr. John Bartunek and Dan Burke talk about what it means to join in the
Does Emotional Suffering Hinder Spiritual Growth?
Dan Burke
November 24, 2012
126 Comments
Dear Dan, since many people may suffer from some level of emotional immaturity due to childhood experiences, what effect does this have on becoming spiritually
