Why does the Church celebrate today’s feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple? Find out when Liz Estler explores the history, symbolism, and theology contained therein.
Registration for Avila Summit 2019: Awake is officially open to the public. The Summit will be held this coming July 12-14 at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL, and will be your chance to join together as an Avila family and be inspired.
Failure to recognize your predominant fault creates a barrier between you and humility. In this chapter from, “The Handbook of Spiritual Perfection,” author Philip Dion bridges this gap so that we may become more virtuous individuals.
Some insist that we must be balanced in our lives and especially in our spiritual commitments. A seminarian once reported that a family member said he was trying to be too holy and this is not necessary – is this a healthy perspective?
As we prepare to close this month, dedicated to prayers for and protection of the unborn, it seems appropriate to illuminate a young mother who seemed sent to us “for such a time as this.”
Claire Dwyer pulls several lessons from the life of Chiara Corbella Petrillo.
What is our response to the Word of God? Are we attentive to it? Do we allow ourselves to be moved to praise, repentance, and gratitude? Do we put it on the proper platform in our lives, giving it a place of primacy in our prayer? Claire Dwyer reflects on today’s readings.
A steady pace of rushing places a great hindrance not only on peace and rest for ourselves and our family but also on our relationship with God. Rushing ruins our recollection.
What do we know about this feast of St Paul’s conversion? Join Liz Estler in a survey of some interesting texts and a meditation which can serve as a springboard for reflection.
Today, it is alarming to see how many young men struggle with the idea of themselves. Instead of remedying the process, they often falter due to the contaminated society that they live in.
“Thy Will be done”: Four simple words that sanctify each moment. Claire Dwyer reflects on the wisdom of Fulton Sheen and Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade.
How are we to go about doing the apostolic work which God has called us to? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Dr. Anthony Lilles gives us St. Teresa of the Andes as an American prophet, witnessing to the love of life in a culture of death.
In this chapter from his book, “The Hidden Power of Kindness,” Lawrence Lovasik dwells on the importance of kindness in relation to obligation.
What, in particular, does Jesus focus his ire on in his teaching? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in today’s excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Why is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord so important? Find out when Liz Estler reflects on the Church’s celebration today.
