A Reflection on All Souls and Our Souls
Dan Burke
October 31, 2012
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All Souls’ Day makes us mindful not only of the death of our dear ones but also of our own. Death is a punishment, bringing with
How To Help Someone Who Suffers with Severe Anger?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
October 22, 2012
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Dear Father John, I am a priest providing spiritual direction to a young man suffering with anger problems. He has recently returned to the sacraments.
A mother’s plea: Why does God delay answering my prayers? II of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 6, 2012
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Why Does God Delay Answering My Prayers? Part II of II Dear Father John, Two of my college educated sons have been out of
A mother’s plea: Why does God delay answering my prayers? I of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
July 30, 2012
11 Comments
Why Does God Delay Answering My Prayers? Part I of II Dear Father John, Two of my college educated sons have been out of
From a past of suffering, how to understand God’s love for me?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
July 16, 2012
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From a Past of Suffering, How Can I Understand God’s Love for Me? I grew up in a tough situation. Both of my parents were
River of suffering – St. John of the Cross
Dan Burke
February 28, 2012
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River of Suffering And I saw the river over which every soul must pass to reach the kingdom of heaven and the name of that
Dark night or depression?
Carmelite Sisters
January 22, 2012
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How can we know whether we are undergoing the dark night or if it is depression? Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles provide answers.
Struggling with suffering… Part II of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
January 16, 2012
9 Comments
Dear Father John, I really want to think of God as good but lately I have been struggling with all the suffering I see around
Struggling with suffering… Part I of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
January 8, 2012
8 Comments
Dear Father John, I really want to think of God as good but lately I have been struggling with all the suffering I see around
How can I pray when I can’t even think straight?
Dan Burke
October 29, 2011
35 Comments
How do I pray when I am sick and can’t think? I feel as though my words are just going out into thin air and
