Summary of The Marian Option: God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis by Carrie Gress

Here are 3 insights from reading Carrie Gress' book on Mary: 1. Mary is the created Immaculate Conception. In 1858, Mary said to St. Bernadette: "I am the Immaculate Conception." This not only confirmed Pope Pius IX's Immaculate Conception … [Read more...]

Summary of God Images by Bill Gaultiere

The Basics: What are God images? (click here) What are false God images? (click here) 2 Ways to Discover Your God Images: Questionnaire (click here) Experiential Exercise (click here) The 14 False God images: Preoccupied, … [Read more...]

Summary of He and I by Gabrielle Bossis

Background: In this timeless spiritual classic, Gabrielle Bossis - a French nurse and playwright living as a single woman in the early 20th century - shares her experience of hearing the inner voice of Jesus in the core of her being. Recorded … [Read more...]

Padre Pio’s Secret | Homily for 3rd Sunday of Easter (Year A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GpYH204kMw Padre Pio’s Post-Communion Prayer Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know how easily I abandon You. Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak … [Read more...]

$100 Easter Challenge | Easter Sunday Homily 2023

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Jesus’ Secret | Holy Thursday Homily 2023

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Blessed Carlo Acutis on the Sacrament of Confession

Here are 3 images that Blessed Carlo Acutis used to help us understand the Sacrament of Reconciliation: 1. A hot-air balloon ride. “The smallest flaw keeps us anchored to the earth, just like balloons that are held down by a string that you … [Read more...]

Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Holiness Kit

“My son taught catechism to children for a few years, and to help them progress spiritually, he created a kit for becoming a saint. He wrote: I want to tell you a few of my very special secrets which will help you quickly reach sainthood. Always … [Read more...]

Summary of My Son Carlo: Carlo Acutis Through the Eyes of His Mother by Antonia Acutis

My Son Carlo is a profound and personal reflection about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis from his mother, Antonia Acutis. I highly recommend that you read this book. Here are some of my favourite quotes, organized in my top 5 categories for personal … [Read more...]

Summary of Trusting God in the Present by Fr. Jacques Philippe

Responding to Trials: Shifting from "Why" to "How" "Every trial, no matter what its cause and characteristics are, is a trial of faith or of hope or of love. All three aspects are usually involved, with particular stress on one or the other" … [Read more...]