Significance of Mosaic Covenant in the plan of salvation history

My notes from a class assignment: The significance of the Mosaic covenant in the plan of salvation history can be described through highlighting three main points. First, God’s revelation of His divine name to Moses in the theophany of the burning … [Read more...]

Homily on Luke 8:19-21

My brothers in Christ, in order to understand today's short and startling Gospel account from Luke, we must first put it into its proper context with the help of Mark’s Gospel.  We know from St. Mark that Jesus was in the midst of His Galilean … [Read more...]

Ignatian Discernment: First Principle and Foundation

St. Ignatius of Loyola's First Principle and Foundation summarizes the goal of life and the way to achieve this goal. Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face … [Read more...]

Rules for the Discernment of Spirits (for little souls) by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC

The following are my notes from an appendix to Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley. This appendix answers the following questions: How do we deal with desolation when it comes? How do we still live our principle and foundation of … [Read more...]

I Thirst for You: A Guided Meditation by St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Missionaries of Charity Fathers

I Thirst for You: ”Behold, I stand at the door and knock... (Rev. 3, 20) It is true. I stand at the door of your heart, day and night. Even when you are not listening, even when you doubt it could be Me, I am there. I await even the smallest … [Read more...]

Summary: The Wellspring of Worship by Jean Corbon, O.P.

The following are my notes from Jean Corbon's Wellspring of Worship: Preface  Central Question: Do our celebrations, lively though they may be, change the lives of Christians? Where is the vital link -- or, possibly, the divorce -- between liturgy … [Read more...]

Ignatian Discernment: Responding to Consolation & Preparing for Desolation

My notes from the book, God's Voice Within - The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ QUICK SUMMARY: 4 Ways to Prepare for Desolation: Observe the course of thoughts. Look out for false consolation. Attend to … [Read more...]

A Map of Life by Frank Sheed

My summary notes from Frank Sheed's A Map of Life: (Click here) for a free Map of Life Study Guide with questions. Introduction Life is like travelling through a strange country. Just as we need a map of any strange country to see the whole country … [Read more...]