Penance
Dan Burke
February 12, 2015
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Penance Presence of God – O Jesus, You who are ever seeking the prodigal son, despise not my contrite and humble heart, but purify it
What’s the Difference between Confession and Spiritual Direction?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 10, 2014
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Dear Father John, what is the difference between confession and spiritual direction? Confession and spiritual direction are like partially overlapping circles: they share some common
Penance – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary
Dan Burke
December 7, 2013
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PENANCE: The virtue or disposition of heart by which one repents of one’s own sins and is converted to God. Also the punishment by which
Confession, Devotional – Spiritual Dictionary
Dan Burke
October 31, 2013
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CONFESSION – DEVOTIONAL: The practice of regular confession even when one is not aware of mortal or even venial sins. This practice includes setting and
Saint Angela of Foligno and the Enlightenment of Penance
Anthony Lilles
October 26, 2013
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Even though she died in 1309, Saint Angela of Foligno helps us appreciate the enlightenment that can come from a life of penance. It was
Moments of Grace: Reconciling with God
Liz Estler
August 28, 2013
20 Comments
While working as a Chaplain Associate a few years ago, I visited “Joe” in his hospital room. He stopped drinking about ten days before but
St Hildegard of Bingen on Receiving Holy Communion
Anthony Lilles
May 25, 2013
18 Comments
At the center of the spiritual life is the real presence of Christ Jesus given to us in the Eucharistic worship He instituted for our
The Glory of Christ Crucified
Anthony Lilles
March 18, 2013
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The Cross of Christ brings His glorious grace into the focus of contemplation. It is a difficult mystery to dwell on. The heart sometimes finds
Video – Help me understand confession
Anonymous
January 21, 2013
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Help Me Understand Confession Help Me Understand Confession: Fr. John Bartunek and Dan Burke talk about how to better understand confession. + “The Father has
Father Z’s 20 Tips for Making a Good Confession
Dan Burke
April 24, 2011
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You and I are going to die someday. We don’t know when. When we die we will be judged. Scripture teaches, and Christ’s own words
