A Divine Darkness
Claire Dwyer
May 28, 2020
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Claire Dwyer explores the mystical reality of the “Dark Night” through the experience of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.
Faith–or Feelings?
Claire Dwyer
May 14, 2020
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Feelings are, in the end, just feelings. They are a gift, but they cannot last—they must give way in order for us to grow in the holy virtue of faith. Faith is an entirely free gift of God–but it is something to be asked for, assented to, nourished, and practiced. Or else we can find ourselves “shipwrecked.” (I Timothy 1:19) Claire Dwyer continues her series.
The Life of a Carmelite
Claire Dwyer
May 7, 2020
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“The contemplative nun rises in the morning to pray and work and obey and die a little more to herself, to offer herself for the Church with all the missionary zeal of the apostles and martyrs and in total union with them. And not one moment or ounce of her strength is wasted or dissipated.” Claire Dwyer continues her series on St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
What is Your Motto? This Present Paradise, Part 21
Claire Dwyer
April 29, 2020
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What is your motto? Elizabeth of the Trinity was asked when she entered the convent. What was her answer? What would your answer be? Claire Dwyer continues her series.
And I Know You By Name: This Present Paradise, Part 20
Claire Dwyer
April 16, 2020
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Claire Dwyer explores the significance of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s given name, religious name–and our own names.
To Have Eternal Life: This Present Paradise, Part 19
Claire Dwyer
March 23, 2020
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Claire Dwyer recounts the day St. Elizabeth of the Trinity finally entered the convent and reflections on the meaning of leaving everything behind to follow Christ.
I Will Restore the Years: This Present Paradise, Part 18
Claire Dwyer
February 13, 2020
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How does God restore years? Claire Dwyer reflects on the years of waiting before St. Elizabeth of the Trinity entered the convent.
Friends in Heaven: This Present Paradise, Part 17
Claire Dwyer
January 23, 2020
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“Grilles, distance, time, nothing, it seems to me, will be able to separate our souls; for we love each other in God, and in Him, there is no separation!” Claire Dwyer shares on St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and the Communion of Saints.
Shiny Things: This Present Paradise, Part 15
Claire Dwyer
December 17, 2019
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Interior recollection is one of the keys to peace in a world that would like to claim us for itself. Claire Dwyer continues her reflections on the spirituality of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.
Headaches and Hair Shirts: This Present Paradise, Part 14
Claire Dwyer
December 3, 2019
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“Choose mortifications that don’t mortify others.” Claire Dwyer expounds on this saying of St. JosemarÍa Escrivá in today’s reflection.
