Priestly Spirituality by Hans Urs von Balthasar. Translated by Frank Davidson, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 2013. On Priestly Spirituality "The fundamental basis of all priestly spirituality - whether it concerns the religious or the … [Read more...]
Here is my book summary of St. Teresa of Ávila's The Way of Perfection (Second Edition. London: Thomas Baker, 1919), according to some key themes: 1. Prayer St. Teresa of Ávila teaches that every soul is a dwelling place for God, who resides within … [Read more...]
If Your Mind Wanders at Mass by Thomas Howard, San Francisco, Ignatius Press, 1995. INTRODUCTION Since the apostolic era, Christians have approached Mass, as the central act of worship, with both great ardour (spontaneity and devotion) and profound … [Read more...]
Just a short collection of some good quotes reminding us of the importance of prayer in the life of a priest... Pope Benedict XVI “Activism by itself can even be heroic, but in the end, external action is fruitless and loses its effectiveness unless … [Read more...]
Heart of the Christian Life: Thoughts on Holy Mass by Pope Benedict XVI, Ignatius Press, 2008. The Bread of LifeWhereas on Holy Thursday we process with Jesus to the Mount of Olives to accompany Him in solitude during His betrayal towards the via … [Read more...]
Saints are men and women who perform acts of heroic virtue habitually. In our journey to the heights of holiness, we need to create good habits so that God's grace may transform us "from one degree of glory to another" (2 Corinthians 3:18). Habits … [Read more...]
Introduction St. Teresa of Avila wrote Interior Castle under "the power of obedience" (xxiii) towards the end of her life, starting the book on June 2, 1577, and finishing it on November 29th of the same year. The origin of St. Teresa's Interior … [Read more...]
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