Editor’s Note: The following post comes from a new book by Fr. Bartunek published by Franciscan Media: “Answers: Catholic Advice for Your Spiritual Questions”. The questions
Dear Fathers, Brothers, and Sisters,¨I have long been dealing with a deep sadness and lack of joy in life. The vortex of emotional suffering seems
Dear Fathers, Brothers, and Sisters, I have long been dealing with a deep sadness and lack of joy in life. The vortex of emotional suffering
In part I, we talked about the mystery of merit and its problem and solution. Today, we will discuss how the growth in spiritual maturity
Redemptive Suffering (Part I of II) : The Mystery of Merit Dear Father John, I was just listening to a radio show about redemptive suffering
Sayings of Light and Love 14 Sayings of Light and Love 14: God values in you the inclination to dryness and suffering for love of
Sayings of Light and Love 4 Sayings of Light and Love 4: It is better to be burdened and in company with the strong man
Dear Father John: I admit I am fairly new to the spiritual life. But God has been doing amazing things, and I really want to
Saint Catherine of Siena spent her life encouraging a deeper obedience to God the Father. Although the earthly life of this Doctor of the Church
No More Passion for Life Dear Father John, ten years ago my husband left me after 25 years. We had been together since we were
