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
Saint Angela di Foligno: Resting in Crucified Love
Anthony Lilles
April 12, 2013
17 Comments
“You are I and I am you.” (Words spoken to Saint Angela di Foligno as recorded in Memorial, Chapter IX taken from Angela of Foligno:
The Wounds of a Savior
Ariel McKinney
February 23, 2013
19 Comments
I was resting my head on the stiff airplane seat, exhausted from having woken up so early to get on my flight. As my New
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
Nescivi – A Cry of A Heart in Love with God
Anthony Lilles
February 16, 2013
3 Comments
“Nescivi!” This is the Latin for what it seems the Shulamite Bride of the Canticle of Canticles sings in 6:12. The passage is difficult to
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
A Reflection on All Souls and Our Souls
Dan Burke
October 31, 2012
8 Comments
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
54 Comments
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
13 Comments
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