“My eyes were opened to how precise and beautiful God’s plan is—that the living out of our vocation purposefully, intentionally, of giving in and giving way and saying yes to every cry and every sticky summons and sleepless night—and saying no to what my wounded nature wanted so badly—was a radical kind of inner house cleaning.” – Claire Dwyer
“Presuming that we die in a state of grace and friendship with God, Christ will surely complete his work in us (for He is faithful to His promises) by purging us of whatever imperfections, venial sins, or sorrowful effects of sins that still remain.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
What is the usual way God purifies us? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Everything you ever wanted to know about indulgences all in one place, thanks to Diana von Glahn.
Elizabeth of the Trinity’s final illness takes hold as Claire Dwyer’s series nears its end.
Dan and Stephanie Burke give a riveting account of surviving Covid-19.
Who the fire that purifies and saves us? Sonja Corbitt gives a fascinating look at Purgatory.
When God chooses our penance, it is far more powerful than any cross we pick up ourselves. Claire Dwyer reflects on passive purification.
Let’s send every false and idolatrous thing back where it came from and bring back the timeless mystical wisdom of the Church.
Passing through our own darkness is part of the journey to union with God. David Torkington leads us through an explanation of this purgation.
