St. Teresa of Avila admitted to spending too much time conversing in her convent’s parlor. Claire Dwyer poses the question today, “Where’s our parlor?”
Claire Dwyer recounts the day St. Elizabeth of the Trinity finally entered the convent and reflections on the meaning of leaving everything behind to follow Christ.
Claire Dwyer reflects on abandonment to God and the grace of a surrendered soul.
Our Lady’s role in our salvation and sanctification is irreplaceable and most necessary in these times we live in. It is a great loss to
“Choose mortifications that don’t mortify others.” Claire Dwyer expounds on this saying of St. JosemarÍa Escrivá in today’s reflection.
David Torkington explains how the dark nights serve to surface hidden sins and purify our souls of inclinations we may not have even been aware of.
Smoke in the sky and burning churches remind Claire Dwyer of what will, in the end, remain.
There are two ways the Lord creates space for Himself: He empties us, then He increases our capacity by expanding us.
What must we do to achieve union with God?
Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about what mortification is and how it helps us to practice it.
