The Word is Coming: Will We Recognize Him?
Anthony Lilles
December 13, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects that setting ourselves aside for our neighbor will help us find Christ this season.
Seeking God in Our Daily Duties
Dan Burke
December 10, 2018
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How important are our usual daily duties and obligations? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Mary is the Heart of Advent
Peter Howard
December 9, 2018
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Dr. Peter Howard reveals the secret hidden in the heart of Advent: Mary.
158. Preparing the Way (Luke 3:1-6)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 5, 2018
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Why, and by whom, does Jesus announce his coming ahead of time? Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this upcoming Second Sunday of Advent.
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe
Dan Burke
November 25, 2018
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In what way is Christ the King? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the last Solemnity and Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Praying for the Dead: A Solidarity of Hope
Anthony Lilles
November 18, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles reminds us not to neglect praying for the dead, even as we pray for the suffering here on earth.
Our Lady of Sorrows, Cause of Our Joy
Claire Dwyer
September 15, 2018
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Claire Dwyer on how Mary helps us to find sweetness in our sorrows.
On the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Liz Estler
August 15, 2018
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If the Assumption was only declared a dogma of the Church in the last century, is there any proof it was celebrated in the early Church? Read this excerpt from an early 8th-century homily preached on the occasion of this glorious feast.
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Liz Estler
August 6, 2018
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What does the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord mean for us? Liz Estler reflects in this short meditation.
The Heart of Jesus Our Refuge
Dan Burke
June 11, 2018
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How do we enter into the Sacred Heart of Jesus, our refuge? Following on last Friday’s Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Consecration to the Sacred Heart
Liz Estler
June 8, 2018
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On today’s Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Liz Estler illustrates how the Sacred Heart is found in Scripture, briefly outlines the historical development of devotion to the Sacred Heart in Church history, and provides various formulas for consecration.
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Dan Burke
June 3, 2018
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Why did Jesus institute the Eucharist? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Visitation: Mary Visits Elizabeth
Dan Burke
May 31, 2018
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St. Ambrose reflects on the Blessed Mother’s visit to her cousin St. Elizabeth, our meditation for the feast of The Visitation today.
On the Love of the Three Divine Persons for Man
Dan Burke
May 27, 2018
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On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, St. Alphonsus Liguori reflects on how each of the three Divine Persons has loved our frail humanity.
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.
