Practicing Recollection During the Day St. John Chrysostom wrote, “It is impossible, utterly impossible, for the man who prays eagerly and invokes God ceaselessly ever
In 1577, St. Teresa of Avila completed what is heralded as her seminal work on mental prayer, meditation, and contemplation in the Interior Castle. This
Dear Dan, I have been studying prayer, primarily the Ignatian method and the Carmelite method. What would you consider the differences between these two methods? Also,
Vocal Prayer Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary Vocal Prayer – Any form of prayer expressed audibly using pre-written formulas (e.g. the Rosary, the Liturgy
Prayer of Simplicity: What is it? (Part I of III) Dear Father John, I’ve heard that the prayer of simplicity is a kind of a
How can I Avoid False Teachings on Prayer? (Part I of III) …A faithful follower of the Lord asks: Dear Dan, I enjoy reading more
Faith in Christ opens us to unconquerable ecclesial horizons even when love seems impossible and the world is falling apart around us. It is about
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph 2704 Because it is external and so thoroughly human, vocal prayer is the form of prayer most readily accessible
Saying Your Prayers Versus Praying Your Prayers In the spiritual life, the language we use intimately reflects our hearts. As an example, let’s look
Dear Dan, I have a question regarding the rosary that I’m hoping you can help me with. I love to pray the rosary and typically