The Gentleness of Advent
Anthony Lilles
December 20, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles offers a reflection on Advent’s gentle invitation to deeper love and conversion.
St. Thérèse was a Prima Ballerina
Claire Dwyer
December 15, 2018
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St. Thérèse made it look easy–but her fortitude was born out of a million unseen movements of love, Claire Dwyer reflects.
Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dan Burke
June 9, 2018
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For today’s Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an excerpt from Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen’s classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy” which addresses Mary’s spousal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
In The School of the Holy Spirit
Nancy Ward
May 24, 2018
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Nancy HC Ward reviews Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book “In the School of the Holy Spirit”, explains how to discern the Spirit’s voice, and talks about how to find peace of heart.
The Initiatives of the Holy Spirit
Dan Burke
May 21, 2018
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Why do we need the Holy Spirit for our sanctification? Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Sending of the Holy Spirit
Dan Burke
May 20, 2018
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Why did our Lord promise to send the Holy Spirit, the Advocate? Find out in this reflection from St. Irenaeus, Doctor of the Church.
How to Prevent a Temptation from Becoming a Sin
Charlie McKinney
March 14, 2018
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In a chapter from his book “Temptations”, Fr. P.J. Michel discusses how we can recognize whether we have consented to temptation.
The Holy Spirit and the Apostolate
Dan Burke
November 6, 2017
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What role does the Holy Spirit have in the apostolate? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Our Meeting with the Holy Spirit
Dan Burke
October 9, 2017
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What is needed in order to experience God? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy.”
The Gift of Knowledge
Dan Burke
October 2, 2017
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Find out how the Holy Spirit regulates our theological lives when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in today’s excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Gift of Fortitude
Dan Burke
September 25, 2017
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Why do we need the gift of fortitude? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy.”
The Virtues and the Gifts
Dan Burke
June 12, 2017
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How does the Holy Spirit perfect our efforts to seek God? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Action of the Holy Spirit
Dan Burke
June 5, 2017
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Why is it necessary for us to learn how the Holy Spirit works in us? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Sweet Guest of the Soul
Dan Burke
June 4, 2017
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Who is the Sweet Guest of the soul? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the Holy Spirit for today’s Solemnity of Pentecost, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Joy in God’s Will
Dan Burke
May 12, 2017
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How can we find joy in God’s will for us? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux on the role of Our Lady in the spiritual life and the importance of humility.
