“Someday, we will know the value of suffering, but then we will no longer be able to suffer.” “In difficult.
Read MoreLenten Advice From A Devout Saint
Few are those who have delved into spirituality to the extent of Saint Teresa of Avila. And her perceptions ring.
Read MoreReputed Locutions Emphasize Power And Need For Adoration
Mary Giordano is a Midwest woman who says in a new book that she has experienced mystical phenomena, particularly locutions,.
Read MoreBreaking Bread With Jesus Risen
Our Church wisely has configured Holy Mass around the breaking of bread and drinking of wine—Body and Blood—as Jesus instructed.
Read MoreWhen Sin Is In The Way
Jesus is right there for us, closer than any human or spirit, but we separate ourselves how? Mainly, through lack.
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Thomas A Kempis On Humility
From Humility by Thomas À Kempis: “Learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of heart,” says the Lord. Our.
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Seeing Beyond
Is a great failing in the modern Church—and a reason it fails to attract more people to the pews—the fact.
Read MoreThe Incomparable Medal
From Michael Brown’s Seven Days With Mary: Wearing the Miraculous Medal grants a special protection against evil. By doing so.
Read MoreSimilar Statues?
Our Lady of All Nations, Amsterdam (rejected by Vatican): Our Lady of Akita, Japan (partial approval, bishop): Our Lady.
Read MoreA Timeless Mystic
They call her, do the publishers of her book, “one of the most extraordinary mystics in the history of Christianity.”.
Read MoreThe Mysterious ‘Sacred Heart’
Christ gave each of His followers a cross. Suffering was the ticket to Heaven. Often still is–the right kind of.
Read MoreWondering Aloud
So many things to contemplate while on this earth. Can you imagine how many more such things Heaven will offer?.
Read MoreImitation Of Christ: Despising The Vanities Of This Earth
From Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis: He who follows Me, walks not in darkness,” says the Lord..
Read MoreThe Devil In The Spiritual Life
If it seems like demonic activity ratchets up during Lent—and especially Holy Week—that’s because it does. The devil is particularly.
Read MoreWhen The Bible Speaks
Open the Bible and let it speak to you. When you do, it answers questions. Why is this world so.
Read MoreHitler’s Lance?
It was in the news the other day — how, a week ago, on the eve of the second Sunday.
Read MoreA Deep Dive Into The Passion Of Our Lord
It’s the kind of book that at first glance doesn’t seem to engage. It sure does upon the second one..
Read MoreWhat Happens During Mass
[Excerpted from Secrets of the Eucharist]: + During Mass we’re part of the heavenly court. We’re surrounded by angels. + Back.
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The Real Thing
Can a holy man be an amazing saint without being a great one? And anyway: who defines “great”? Case in.
Read MoreThe Wonders Of His Blood
Many are the wonders of God that reside, we’re reminded, in a new book, Deep Mysteries of the Blood. Life.
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The Faces Of Jesus
Many are the artists’ representations of the Lord Jesus Christ, as well as likenesses drawn from the Shroud. Below is.
Read MoreSolitude: Imitating Christ
From Imitation of Christ (Thomas à Kempis): Seek a suitable time for leisure and meditate often on the favors of.
Read MoreWhere To Find Peace
From the Imitation of Christ [Thomas à Kempis]: When a man desires a thing too much, he at once becomes.
Read MoreThe Power Of Consecration
Never could one forget the power. Never could one forget the grace. Never could one forget the miraculous circumstances. God.
Read MoreThe Sun Always Rises
“The Sun Also Rises” was a famous Hemingway novel. We might also say the sun always rises. Boy does it.
Read MoreLent: The Cleansing Begins
Lent is prime time to assess the inner self, whitening the “robe,” purifying the spirit. Pray, fast, hold your tongue.
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Major Trip To Holy Sites
We’re pleased and excited that, God willing, we’ll be taking a pilgrimage to some amazing holy sites in Italy next.
Read MoreThe World Of The Unseen At Mass
From Forums of the Virgin Mary [translation]: When the Mass is celebrated, the veil that separates Heaven and earth is.
Read MoreWhen The Spirit Comes
The Holy Spirit? Much mentioned. But undervalued. Do we invoke Him enough? “Repent and be baptized, and you will receive.
Read MoreHoly Priest Admired By Padre Pio Urged Inner Illumination
Dolindo Ruotolo, a diocesan priest and Franciscan tertiary who died in 1970, in Italy, was said to have been visited.
Read MoreThe First Message Of Mary
As we move from the Month of Mary to the Month of the Sacred Heart, it is opportune to cite.
Read MoreHe Who Finds Jesus
From The Imitation of Christ: When Jesus is near, all is well and nothing seems difficult. When He is absent,.
Read MoreArchives: How Evil Attacks During Holy Week
From Forums of the Virgin Mary [rough translation]: During Holy Week the evil one attacks more strongly. Holy Week.
Read MorePeace Flows From Our Cross
From Imitation of Christ: We should enjoy much peace if we did not concern ourselves with what others say and.
Read MoreA Church Note Or Two (Maybe Three)
Interesting it is, how during all these decades — a bit more than a century, until the Pope consecrated Russia.
Read MoreAlways There Is Adversity In Life
From Imitation of Christ: It is good for us to have trials and troubles at times, for they often remind.
Read MoreTrue Peace Of Mind Found In Resisting Passions
From Thomas a Kempis’ Imitation of Christ: Do not think yourself better than others lest, perhaps, you be accounted worse.
Read MoreThe Devil And Saint Teresa’s ‘Castles’
We’re carrying a new book called The Devil in the Castle, which revisits Saint Teresa of Avila’s writings in light of.
Read MoreWisdom Versus Worldly Knowledge
From Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis: Happy is he to whom truth manifests itself, not in signs and.
Read MoreFind Wisdom Where It Always Resides
Many are the surprises in Scripture. Lent is a good time to revisit the Bible. One such repository of wisdom.
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