A Reflection from “After Christendom” by Michael Warren Davis Who is the man who desires life, who loves to behold good days? Keep your tongue
“(St. Elisabeth of the Trinity) understood the connection between renunciation and praise — Praise is the radiance of the splendor of God in a soul, the showing forth of His attributes in the world. In her thought, renunciation creates a precondition that allows such a collaboration with God to be realized.” – Anthony Lilles
“Saints flee the world only to become icons extending Christ’s atoning love.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
Imagine the thrill and wonder in the hearts of children as they witness the divine power of Jesus — in the astonished leper, his rags
“Sometimes in our great fear, the Lord allows our worst fears to come upon us, only to show us that it wasn’t that bad after all.” – Amy Knight
“The retreatant takes an honest look at the worldly things that capture his/her fancy and upon which they have built their identity. In prayer, they are led to consider materialism and all the ‘stuff’ in their life from the honest perspective of how they see themselves with that stuff.” – Debra Black
“Above all, we must recognize our own poverty when it comes to persevering through imperfection. Don’t let perfectionist expectations become the enemy of the good.” – Megan Hjelmstad
What You Should Know About Prayer As we begin our journey through the prayer lives of the earliest Christians, it’s important to understand a few
“Having our internal smoke alarm go off frequently makes it quite challenging to abide in love and truth.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Story of the (Sacred) Heart There are many experiences in life that can touch our hearts; some touch us so deeply that we remember them
