How Can We Pray in a Contemplative Manner?
Connie Rossini
March 21, 2019
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While Contemplative Prayer is a gift from God, one can seek to pray in a contemplative way. Connie Rossini explains.
Love Never Takes A Day Off
Joseph Hollcraft
March 14, 2019
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Joseph Hollcraft found new meaning in the Little Way of St. Thérèse when his day took a series of unexpected turns.
Thy Face is My Fatherland: Under the Gaze of God
Claire Dwyer
February 11, 2019
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Some of the greatest saints of the Church – and through Scripture, even God Himself – have used the example of gazing into the eyes of another to try to capture the beautiful and astonishingly real experience of God’s great love in the soul: contemplative prayer. Claire Dwyer reflects.
Introducing Christian Mystical Contemplation: Part 21 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
February 9, 2019
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Today David Torkington continues with the third series of reflections in the Mini-course on prayer, turning his focus to mystical contemplation.
Rushing: An Enemy of Recollection
Jessica Fahy
January 26, 2019
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A steady pace of rushing places a great hindrance not only on peace and rest for ourselves and our family but also on our relationship with God. Rushing ruins our recollection.
St. Thérèse was a Prima Ballerina
Claire Dwyer
December 15, 2018
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St. Thérèse made it look easy–but her fortitude was born out of a million unseen movements of love, Claire Dwyer reflects.
Are Action and Contemplation Mutually Exclusive?
Anthony Lilles
November 3, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles examines the interplay of action and contemplation in the spiritual life.
Avila Institute Fall Courses
Kristin Priola
October 4, 2018
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There are two upcoming fall courses at the Avila Institute called “Contemplative Prayer and the Angelic Doctor” and “Growth in Holiness: Doctors of the Interior Life.” You will learn wisdom from the saints and their pursuit of God. Register online to find out more about these two intriguing classes!
A Novena for Justice and Healing in the Church
Dan Burke
September 22, 2018
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Dear Friends, The Church is suffering. Victims are suffering. Faithful priests and Bishops are suffering. The laity are suffering. All of this suffering comes through
Prayer of St. Augustine in Aridity
Dan Burke
August 16, 2018
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A prayer from St. Augustine on aridity is provided for our meditation today, from SpiritualDirection.com.
