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 MoreHow 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.
Read MoreClose Your ‘Window’ To The Grit Of A Fallen World
Does it seem like Lent already has started? In the air, that feeling. Perhaps it’s the “coming down” from various peaks.
Read MoreWords That Change Lives
Venerable Sister Consolata Betrone was a Capuchin nun born in 1903 in Italy, died in 1946, yet the messages she.
Read MoreImitating Christ Despite The Vanities Of This World
[from The Imitation of Christ — highly recommended for Lent]: He who follows Me, walks not in darkness,” says the.
Read MoreAre These Keys To Heaven?
From Forums of the Virgin Mary [translated]: James 2:26 says that “faith without works is dead” and the reason Jesus.
Read MoreAn Engaging Book That Inspires, Teaches
When one hears of a book about Church teachings, frequently the eyes glaze over. The word “boredom” often comes to.
Read MoreThe Fruit Of Spiritual Progress Is Peace
[From Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis]: We should enjoy much peace if we did not concern ourselves with.
Read MoreHumility Opens Door To Heaven
Humility opens the door or gate to Heaven. Without it, there is no direct entry. Do we possess it in sufficient quantities? Better.
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Prayer Pope Recommends
Come, Holy Spirit, come! And from your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine! Come, Father of the poor!.
Read MoreOpen The Door To The Storehouse Of His Miracles
[adapted from The God of Miracles]: Be diligent. Be persistent. Tend to details. Do His Will. And don’t just toss.
Read MoreMailbag: Holy Cloak Of Saint Joseph Novena Begins November 8
WE NEED ST JOSEPH’S AID AND HIS YEAR IS ENDING, HIS HAND HOLDS BACK A LOT OF TROUBLE! The.
Read MoreA Key To Holiness
Holiness is not possible without humility, which explains why sanctity is often so difficult. When we are not humble, we.
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Deep Mysticism
Oh, the deep mysticism of Teresa of Avila! And how she draws us through that depth to the high places.
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