Fasting as a Path to Discernment
Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding IHM
March 7, 2026
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“Unless we fast with Jesus, our self-denial risks becoming self-reference.”- Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM
Scrupulosity and Prayer
Gabriel Garnica
March 4, 2026
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“The devil knows our buttons and has no problem pressing them as often as possible.” – Gabriel Garnica
Headaches and Hair Shirts: Choose Your Mortifications Wisely
Claire Dwyer
February 24, 2026
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“When we take on what seems like a good thing, and other important things begin to crumble? It’s time to re-evaluate.”- Claire Dwyer
Flames of Love: Candles in the Devotional Life
Ann Radtke
February 22, 2026
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” Being raised Protestant, candlelighting had not been a part of our family’s religious practices.”- Ann Radtke
The Litany of Humility: How Can I be Freed From the Desire to be Loved?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
February 5, 2026
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“The alarming, effervescent, energizing, and contagious freedom of the saints flows from their having learned this lesson: they no longer gauge their actions or decisions by what other people will think of them.”- Fr. John Bartunek
A Practical Guide to Creating a Rhythm of Prayer: An Invitation to Live with God at the Center
Beth Davis
January 29, 2026
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“As you begin to practice this rhythm of prayer, the abundant life will become more of a reality, not only for you, but for everyone around you.” – Beth Davis
Behold – and Be Loved
Claire Dwyer
January 18, 2026
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“Something beautiful happens when we allow ourselves to sit in silence before God. We realize that Someone is beholding us, too.” – Claire Dwyer
The Lord is Nigh
Dan Burke
December 16, 2025
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“The more a soul concentrates its desires and affections on God, the more it will be freed from earthly cares.” – Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen
A Brief Meditation on the Our Father
Fr. James Brent O.P.
December 10, 2025
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“One of the most ancient approaches to spiritual formation comes from the desert fathers who used to offer brief commentaries on various prayers.” – Fr. James Brent, OP
The Mystery of Thanksgiving
Anthony Lilles
November 28, 2025
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“Thanksgiving is a movement of the heart that precedes all creation, visible and invisible.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles