The Battle of Earthly Life
To not understand what it means to be human is to be unprepared in this greatest battle, this battle of earthly life.
That Eternal Gaze: This Present Paradise, Part 4
God begins a great work in a little girl with fiery eyes and a temperament to match. Claire Dwyer continues the series on St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.
The Dark Night of the Soul: Part 44 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington explains how the dark nights serve to surface hidden sins and purify our souls of inclinations we may not have even been aware of.
The Four Temperaments and the Spiritual Life
Understanding your temperament can be a valuable tool for growth in the spiritual life, Claire Dwyer shares. Which one best describes you?
124. Sin Matters (Mark 9:38-50)
Do we really have to choose sides for God or against Him? What are the consequences of sin? Find out the answers to these questions in an excerpt from Fr. John Bartunek’s meditation book “The Better Part”.
An Examination of Conscience for Venial Sins
Liz Estler shares St. Anthony Mary Claret’s examination of conscience for venial sins.
Is the Occasion of Sin a Sin?
Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about whether or not the occasion of sin is actually a sin, and what actually determines that.
Not Excusing Oneself
How does excusing our faults blind us? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
How Deadly Sins Affect Our Relationship with God
What sins are most hurtful to our relationship with God? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Dr. Kevin Vost about his book “The Seven Deadly Sins: A Thomistic Guide to Vanquishing Vice and Sin”.