Septuagesima Webinar
Dan Burke
January 27, 2021
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The replay is up! Be better prepared for Lent than you ever have before.
The Ten Commandments of Scrupulosity
Dan Burke
January 12, 2021
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This post originally published 7/14/09. TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SCRUPULOSITY Important Note: If you do not specifically struggle with scrupulosity, this advice is not likely
Understanding and overcoming scrupulosity – Part I of II
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
November 17, 2020
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the early years of SpiritualDirection.com and is just as relevant today. We are re-publishing some of our
On Jesus’ Merciful Call of St. Matthew, a Great Sinner
Msgr. Charles Pope
September 21, 2020
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On this Feast Day of St. Matthew, we must acknowledge a great mercy in Jesus’ call. As a tax collector, Matthew was considered a great
What is Hedonism? More Than You Think.
Msgr. Charles Pope
September 12, 2020
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Monsignor Pope explains that most people today link hedonism with sexual excess and perhaps drinking. But Hedonism is a far wider notion and it is why St. Paul said: We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles (1 For 1:23).
What is Your “Essence”?
Stephanie Burke
March 22, 2020
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What comes out when life’s trials and tribulations squeeze you? Stephanie Burke offers something to think about in these unprecedented days.
The Vice of Acedia and Our Use of the Media, Part 2
Jessica Fahy
February 27, 2020
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Jessica Fehy continues her look at acedia.
Ash Wednesday – Lent Begins
Liz Estler
February 26, 2020
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How did Ash Wednesday get started? Find out in this excerpt from an older text on this celebration and practice … as we begin the discipline of Lent.
The Vice of Acedia and Our Use of the Media, Part 1
Jessica Fahy
February 24, 2020
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Could one’s obsessive use of media be rooted in acedia? Jess Fehy informs and challenges.
The Catapult to Change
Debra Black
February 15, 2020
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How is the spiritual life like Candyland? Debra Black offers a reflection as we look forward to Lent.
