Category: Fr. Bartunek

Hungering For God’s Will: His Permissive Will

“Christ’s resurrection (Easter Sunday) is the unbreakable and undying promise that God’s omnipotence and wisdom are never trumped by the apparent triumphs of evil and suffering (Good Friday).” – Father John Bartunek

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What is Mortification?

“The mortification is never an end in itself, but a means by which we become better followers of Christ.” -Fr. John Bartunek

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Why are Saints Sometimes Pictured with Skulls?

“In our tradition of Catholic spirituality, these types of practices are referred to as memento mori, a Latin phrase that means “remembrance of death” or “remembrance of mortality.” The practice of receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday is one of these.” – Fr. John Bartunek  

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Is Apprehension About Spiritual Direction Normal?

“There may be other reasons too, subjective ones, maybe deeper ones. Sometimes we have some subconscious fears or issues, specific to our own personality and upbringing, that can add to the apprehension.” – Fr. John Bartunek

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How Can I Hear God Speaking to Me in Prayer?

“That image and those ideas are mine, insofar as they arise in my mind, but they are from God, insofar as they arose in response to my consideration of God’s revelation, in an atmosphere of faith.” – Fr. John Bartunek

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