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Category Archives: Spiritual Life
Our God Sits High, Yet Looks Low. A meditation on the fact that our presence on this planet is virtually invisible from Low Earth Orbit
By: Msgr. Charles Pope There is a rather humorous aspect of the story of the Tower of Babel in the Book of Genesis. You likely know the basic story which begins with the men of that early time saying,Come, let us … Continue reading
The Sacraments: Confession
Jesus Christ Granted the Apostles His Authority to Forgive Sins John 20:21 – before He grants them the authority to forgive sins, Jesus says to the apostles, “as the Father sent me, so I send you.” As Christ was sent … Continue reading
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The Floodgates of Divine Mercy
Beginning on Good Friday and culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday, the second Sunday of the Octave of Easter, the Church turns her attention to the divine mystery of merciful love. This devotion in different forms is a special gift from the … Continue reading
Need some inspiration for Lent?
This Lent as in previous years Father John Zuhlsdorf will offer daily “LENTCAzTS” throughout the penitential season. In fact the first one begins today. Here’s Father Z introducing the 2013 lenten audio reflections himself: With this audio offering, I am … Continue reading
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Tagged Father Zuhlsdorf, Lent, lenten practices
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How to deal with distraction in prayer
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Tagged Catholic Spiritual Direction, meditative prayer
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Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
“We the Christians are the true Israel which springs from Christ, for we are carved out of His heart as from a rock.” — St. Justin Martyr (d. 165) “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic Devotions, Feast of the Sacred Heart, St Margaret Mary
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Pentecost Novena
Most of us need the occasional nudge to look up to heaven. So it was good to be reminded that with Pentecost round the corner, the time has come to follow Our Lady and the Apostles as they eagerly awaited … Continue reading
A teen blogger tackles “Suffering”
Here’s how Marc Barnes of Bad Catholic begins his latest post: There are two ways to end small talk: 1. Stop mid-sentence, flap your arms, and scream like a Nazgul. 2. Mention that Christianity is the only existing worldview with … Continue reading
Converted through Divine Mercy
From the archives of the Catholic Herald: “I was given the name Troy Edkins and baptised in the Church of England. But I never went to church as a boy. From a very young age, I was fascinated by astronomy … Continue reading
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The Pendulum Fallacy: Achieving the Virtue of Temperance
by Andrew Sciba He is risen! Ah, yes. The birds are chirping, flowers are starting to bloom, the sun is warm like a baked potato. And Lent is over. Time to head back into our bad habits of eating too … Continue reading
Only the Pure in Heart Can See God.
Only the Pure in Heart Can See God. By: Msgr. Charles Pope Over 23 years ago I made my canonical retreat that was required before being ordained a transitional deacon. We were studying the Letter to the Romans in the … Continue reading
When the Lord Discloses His Presence
by Mgr. Charles Pope What is it like for Christ to disclose his mysterious presence in prayer? When asked this question, our hearts go to the beautiful descriptions we find in the Life of St. Teresa of Avila, the … Continue reading
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