Category: Liturgy

Sweet Guest of the Soul

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”.

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What Does it Mean to be In Choir?

Fr. John Bartunek explains how the term “choir” can be applied to various things in the Church — from clothing to physical structures, and even to special seating. Learn more about this term which spiritual authors sometimes refer to in their writings.

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The Handmaid of the Lord

How is Mary the Handmaid of the Lord…and what can she teach us? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.

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Following the Star

How do we find the Star of Bethlehem? Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on the Magi’s search and how it applies to our lives.

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Mary, the Mother of God and Our Mother

How is Mary both the Mother of God and our Mother? Find out as the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles reflect on this wonderful gift of God to all of us.

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Contemplative Prayer and the Beloved Disciple

Saint John the Evangelist

What do we know about St John the Evangelist? Find out as Liz Estler surveys his contributions to the Church using the art of Corbert Gauthier as backdrop.

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