What is Mortification?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 4, 2025
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“The mortification is never an end in itself, but a means by which we become better followers of Christ.” -Fr. John Bartunek
Advent is a season of hope… What if there is little reason for hope?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 16, 2024
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“The goods of this world, whether superficial or profound, will never, can never, provide the deep, lasting joy that our hearts yearn for, that we were made for.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 14
Megan Hjelmstad
November 14, 2024
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“The Lord is inviting us to regularly inspect our own fortress—our invaluable soul—to learn its vulnerabilities and build up our defenses with His help.” – Megan Hjelmstad
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed – All Souls’ Day
Dan Burke
October 31, 2024
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Jesus presents Himself to us today as the Good Shepherd who does not want to lose even one of His sheep, nor does He spare any pains to lead them all to salvation. – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 12
Megan Hjelmstad
October 22, 2024
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“St. Benedict leaves us with this sound advice from his renowned Rule: ‘As soon as wrongful thoughts come into your heart, dash them against Christ and disclose them to your spiritual father.’” – Megan Hjelmstad
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 11
Megan Hjelmstad
October 17, 2024
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“This is why St. Ignatius invites us to both humility and confidence in Rule Eleven, reminding us of God’s merciful grace in consolation and sufficient strength in desolation.” – Megan Hjelmstad
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 8
Megan Hjelmstad
September 26, 2024
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“St. Ignatius entreats us to labor, to be patient, and to remember God’s opposing truth: this desolation is passing in nature.” – Megan Hjelmstad
The Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 7
Megan Hjelmstad
September 19, 2024
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“Satan suggests that God has abandoned us or does not care enough help us, which seems to confirm our natural feelings of fear, isolation, or confusion.” – Megan Hjelmstad
The Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 3
Megan Hjelmstad
August 22, 2024
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“Consolation increases our confidence in God and helps us to rely more on His unfailing strength.” – Megan Hjelmstad
The Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 2
Megan Hjelmstad
August 15, 2024
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“As we start responding to God’s “pricks” of grace and stop allowing unhealthy pleasures to rule over reason, we begin to overcome sinful enticements. In response, the actions of God and Satan seem to switch.” – Megan Hjelmstad