Touching the Risen One
David Arias
May 21, 2020
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A powerful reflection on faith by Dr. David Arias for this Ascension Thursday.
Faith–or Feelings?
Claire Dwyer
May 14, 2020
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Feelings are, in the end, just feelings. They are a gift, but they cannot last—they must give way in order for us to grow in the holy virtue of faith. Faith is an entirely free gift of God–but it is something to be asked for, assented to, nourished, and practiced. Or else we can find ourselves “shipwrecked.” (I Timothy 1:19) Claire Dwyer continues her series.
From Fear to Faith on Easter Morning
Msgr. Charles Pope
April 12, 2020
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John’s hurried journey to the empty tomb on Easter morning took him to a greater destination: belief. Monsignor Charles Pope reflects on the Gospel.
No Gods Before Me: Leaving Merton Behind
Rob Marco
March 26, 2020
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Rob Marco gives an inspiring account of how he came to reject the tainted waters of Buddhist practices mixed with Catholic beliefs.
Against Falseness, Against Fakeness
Andrew McNabb
March 15, 2020
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Andrew McNabb reflects on the only solution to the evil of the falseness we confront every day.
How Can I Repay the Lord?
Dan Burke
December 30, 2019
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Has the Avila Foundation blessed you this year?
The Power of Faith
Dan Burke
July 15, 2019
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How is faith powerful? Find out what Jesus has to say about it!
128. Blind Eyes, Seeing Heart (Mark 10:46-52)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
October 24, 2018
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What are the three lessons we are taught in the story of Jesus’ cure of blind Bartimaeus? Find out in this excerpt from Fr. John Bartunek’s meditation book “The Better Part” … as a preparation for this coming Sunday’s Gospel reading.
The Catholic Church Saved My Marriage
Dan Burke
September 4, 2018
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How did the Catholic Church heal this divide? What brought a loving Protestant couple’s marriage to ruins and how did the Catholic Church heal this
The Spirit of Faith
Dan Burke
April 23, 2018
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What 2 things keep us from God in our daily lives? What helps us see Him everywhere? Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
