


Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
On this day for the last time in the cycle of the liturgical year, the Church invites us to contemplate the mystery of Jesus’ humble, hidden life.

Glory to God
What is the primary end of the Incarnation, God becoming human?

157. The Secrets of Nazareth (Luke 2:41-52)
What secrets can we learn from Nazareth and the Holy Family?

The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day! The Savior has Appeared
What do St. Alphonsus, St. Bonaventure, St. Catherine of Siena all have to say about the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior? Find out when Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen reflects on the Day Jesus Christ was born for us, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

The Great Mystery is Accomplished
What can we learn from the mystery of the birth of God in time? Why is it so great and so necessary? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.

152. Mary’s Song (Luke 1:39-56)
What was the secret of the Blessed Virgin’s faith? Fr. John Bartunek explores why she was able to believe so completely, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part” on this coming Sunday’s Gospel.

Interior Silence
What constitutes interior silence? And just how important is it?

159. Basic Training (Luke 3:10-20)
How did St. John the Baptist prepare the way for Jesus? How was he different from Jesus? Find out when Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this coming Sunday, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.

Seeking God in Our Daily Duties
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”.