The Radiance of the Bride
Anthony Lilles
June 17, 2019
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Dr. Anthony Lilles describes the beauty of the Church as the Bride of Christ, luminous in a dark world.
Contemplation: A Powerhouse for Authentic Renewal
Anthony Lilles
June 2, 2019
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Contemplative prayer is the powerhouse for the renewal of not only the human heart, but the entire Church, Anthony Lilles reflects.
The Modern Malaise: Part 37 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
April 30, 2019
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Reform in the Church must begin with prayer, just as it did in the early Church, David Torkington reminds us.
Monasticism to the Rescue: Part 30 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
April 22, 2019
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David Torkington illustrates how the monastic life did much to preserve the mystical tradition of the Church.
A Handful of Heretics: Part 29 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
April 13, 2019
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David Torkington explains how heresies caused great damage to Christianity, and to our understanding and practice prayer itself.
The Meaning of Contemplation: Part 28 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
April 6, 2019
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David Torkington continues his series on prayer with a look at the meaning of contemplation and Christian joy even in the midst of martyrdom.
From the Prayer of Quiet to the Spiritual Betrothals: Part 27 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
March 30, 2019
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David Torkington continues his course with a deeper explanation of the experience of the beginnings of mystical prayer.
Purification in the Desert: Part 26 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
March 23, 2019
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Continuing his series on prayer, David Torkington reveals that the inner desert is a place to confront our inner demons.
The Beginning of Mystical Prayer: Part 25 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
March 16, 2019
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David Torkington explores the need to connect the charismatic movement to the contemplative way.
Early Christian Mystical Spirituality, Part 2: Part 24 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
March 2, 2019
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How did the Early Christians endure persecution with such courage? David Torkington explains that they were no strangers to the dark night and daily death to self which prepared many for their martyrdom.
