Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions about praying the Liturgy of the Hours, discerning God’s voice in prayer, and the definition of contemplation.
Meditate on Saint Augustine of Hippo’s famous comparison of Jesus Christ and Saint John the Baptist, the Word made flesh and the Great Forerunner, and Precursor, of the Word.
What does the Ascension of Christ into heaven, which we celebrate today, do for us? Find out from part of a homily by Pope St. Leo the Great.
Today, as we begin the discipline of Lent on Ash Wednesday, an excerpt from St. Jerome’s commentary on the book of Joel serves as our meditation.
How do we honor Christ’s baptism? Find out in today’s second reading from the Liturgy of the Hours, an excerpt from a homily by Saint Gregory of Nazianzus.
God’s love is an amazing and wonderful gift. This excerpt from an ancient letter is a wonderful reflection for this blessed season of Christmas.
Why is our Blessed Mother Mary called Our Lady of Sorrows? Find out when St. Bernard of Clairvaux reflects on this liturgical memorial.
Why do we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul today? Find out in this excerpt from a sermon by St. Augustine found in today’s Office of Readings.
Why does the Church celebrate the solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist? Find out in this excerpt from a sermon by St. Augustine, from the Liturgy of the Hours.
How does the Church begin Her day? Learn from this reflection by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.
Do actions speak louder than words? On this memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, find out what this Evangelical Doctor of the Church has to say about them!
What is the Light of the Spirit and true knowledge of God? Find out in this excerpt from a homily by St John Chrysostom found in the Liturgy of the Hours.
If you’re like any number of Catholics, you’ve heard of the breviary, the Divine Office, and the Liturgy of the Hours. Maybe you’ve tried your
Deeper Spiritual Life? Dear Dan, I have a rule of life (firm spiritual commitments) and as part of that rule I have been meditating
Dear Friends, The spiritual well-being of our priests has been on my heart lately. After reading portions of early Church history this week I was
