Ten Practical Steps to a Sanctified Life
Charlie McKinney
January 17, 2018
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Fr. Wade Menezes details practical steps that will lead to a sanctified life from his book “The Four Last Things.”
Some Babies Cry when a Cross Touches Their Forehead at Baptism: Why?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 4, 2017
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Why would some babies cry at baptism if a cross is placed on their forehead? Father John Bartunek answers a reader’s question and explains what may be happening.
Spiritual Progress, Contemplation, & Papal Questions
Dan Burke
September 29, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions on hindrances to spiritual progress, how to begin contemplative prayer, and papal matters.
How to Help a Seminarian
Patti Maguire Armstrong
May 20, 2017
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Know a seminarian? Know one being ordained soon? Patti Maguire Armstrong shares really helpful hints for gifts which can make a difference!
Communion on the Tongue – One Priest’s Thoughts and Experiences – Part II
Fr. Bryan Jerabek
April 8, 2017
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Fr. Bryan Jerabek concludes his two-part post with concerns from other priests and bishops on receiving Holy Communion in the hand … and provides links to recommended reading.
Communion on the Tongue – One Priest’s Thoughts and Experiences – Part I
Fr. Bryan Jerabek
April 1, 2017
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Why receive Holy Communion on the tongue? Fr. Bryan Jerabek shares a priest’s perspective in part one of this two-part post.
Spiritual Warfare: Insights from Exorcists
Patti Maguire Armstrong
February 7, 2017
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In this spiritual warfare post, Patti Maguire Armstrong shares her favorite insights from exorcists.
Baptism
Dan Burke
February 6, 2017
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What does baptism do for us? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on this sacrament of initiation in an excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Apostolic Action
Dan Burke
December 21, 2016
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How do we know if the work we do for God is truly apostolic? What can we measure it against? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Exorcist Advice on How to Protect Yourself
Patti Maguire Armstrong
October 31, 2016
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How can you protect yourself from the devil? Find out when Patti Maguire Armstrong shares advice from exorcists.