Our greater awareness of method and recourse to technology in theology today seems to be at the expense of prayer. Very few scholars teach or write as if they believe that contemplation is of any objective value to the theological enterprise or that mystical wisdom has any real importance for the life of the Church.
“To the Flower of Lucca, who chose me, an unworthy sinner, and graced me with the gift of your love…” – Join us in the Novena to St. Gemma!
What was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s disposition at the Annunciation? Find out when Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen reflects on this great solemnity, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Deer’s Song or the Breastplate of St. Patrick is a battle cry, explains Dr. Anthony Lilles.
*This post first published 9/14/2009 Dear Father John, I am a busy executive and struggle to make time for prayer. What should I do?
Monsignor Pope gives an apt analogy for understanding–and accepting–our current sufferings.
Praying the blessing before meals may be more important than you think.
Go to the point of your greatest fear and God will meet you there.
Claire Dwyer reflects on the foundational, unseen work God does in the soul.
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 12/12/2013. This month, in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we’re doing a three-part post on the
