The Gift of Love
Dan Burke
April 18, 2019
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Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the Eucharist, the gift of Love, instituted by Christ on Holy Thursday night.
Death
Dan Burke
April 15, 2019
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Why should we not fear the end of our mortal lives? What example does Christ’s death on the Cross give to us?
Desiring the Cross: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Dan Burke
April 14, 2019
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As we begin Holy Week, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross meditates on the good that comes from desiring and carrying the Cross.
The Spirit of Mortification
Dan Burke
April 8, 2019
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What should true mortification aim at?
Love of the Cross – Divine Intimacy Meditation
Dan Burke
April 1, 2019
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Why is the Cross good for us? Why do we need passive suffering?
On the Incarnation of the Word – The Annunciation
Dan Burke
March 25, 2019
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Today’s meditation for the solemnity of the Annunciation is an excerpt from an oration of Saint Athanasius on the Incarnation when the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
Humility of Heart
Dan Burke
March 18, 2019
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How do we acquire humility of heart?
Prediction of the Passion
Dan Burke
March 11, 2019
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What does Christ’s prediction of His Passion mean for us? What lessons can we draw from it?
With Jesus Crucified
Dan Burke
March 6, 2019
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As we begin the spiritual discipline of Lent today, let us reflect on why it is important to unite ourselves to the sufferings of Christ both spiritually and corporeally.
Chastity
Dan Burke
March 4, 2019
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Why is chastity for everyone? And, what kind of chastity should we practice?
