Connie Rossini explains the development of discursive meditation into affective prayer: “The important thing is not to think much but to love much.” – St. Teresa of Avila.
Waiting, when it is the will of God, is exactly where we are supposed to be – a lesson St. Elizabeth of the Trinity learned early. Claire Dwyer continues a series of reflections on this young saint.
What critical truth did young Elizabeth of the Trinity learn while waiting to enter the convent? That there was already a cell inside of her. Claire Dwyer continues a series of reflections on the life of this Carmelite mystic.
What is ecstasy–and how is the Real Presence ecstatic? Dr. Lilles continues to shine light on the immensity of love in the Eucharist.
Praying always begins with praying daily, Connie Rossini reminds us.
Years of patient love and powerful prayers always pay off in the end.
“In this Sacrament, He can even baptize us in deep silence until our whole being joins the hosts of heaven in the aching joy of hymns of praise.” Dr. Lilles continues a series on the Real Presence.
“Something hardwired in us tells us, these places are consecrated to resurrect our hope. And we feel somehow, entering a Basilica, chapel, catacomb, or cell – even after crossing strange seas and deserts – that we have in a mysterious way come home.” Claire Dwyer blogs today on the significance and sacredness of places.
Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen reflects on Mary’s Assumption into heaven, today’s liturgical solemnity.
What a wonderful thing it is when God gives us a gift and is glorified when we use it– and when we surrender it for better things. Claire Dwyer continues her series on Elizabeth of the Trinity.
