Introduction The full text of the Rules (click here) The origin and purpose of the Rules (click here) My PDF summary of the Rules (click here) Rules 1-4: Instructional Rules The first four Rules are the foundational texts for (1) … [Read more...]
Summary of The Rules for Discernment of Spirits by St. Ignatius of Loyola
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Homily for Special Covid-19 Mass at Christ the Redeemer, April 24, 2020
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Summary of 7 Secrets of Confession by Vinny Flynn
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1st Secret: Sin Doesn't Change God "The sun is up early and shining on your house, ready to shine in if you open the curtains. So God, who never sleeps nor slumbers,... is like the sun, shining over souls" (St. John of the Cross). God's love for us … [Read more...]
“Who Am I?” A Litany of Biblical Truths about Your Identity
April 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After reading Dan Burke's inspiration blog post, "Who am I?", I decided to make my own list. Try saying these sentences out loud daily, especially the ones that you find most impactful right now. Memorize the Scripture verses too. My Relationship … [Read more...]
Summary of Lectio Divina and the Practice of Teresian Prayer by Sam Anthony Morello
April 14, 2020 by 3 Comments
Anthony Morello offers a concise yet rich summary of St. Teresa of Avila's teachings on prayer within the framework of lectio divina. Rooted in Carmelite spirituality, which draws deeply from monastic traditions, lectio divina involves a prayerful … [Read more...]
Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with scenes from “The Passion of the Christ”
April 6, 2020 by 5 Comments
Click here for a PowerPoint version of these slides with videos from Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" Below are some of the slides (without video). … [Read more...]
“Praying through Holy Week” with the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
April 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Last night, in preparation for the Virtual Parish's Palm Sunday Mass, Sisters John Mary, Angela Marie, and Maria Serra, shared their unique way of "praying through Holy Week." Click here for an article in the BC Catholic about this spirituality for … [Read more...]
Summary of “Prepare Your Heart to Pray” by Dom Augustin Guillerand
April 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This summary is taken from a section of Dom Augustin Guillerand's book, "The Prayer of the Presence of God," found online @ https://catholicexchange.com/can-prepare-heart-pray Dom Augustin Guillerand (1877-1945) was a French Carthusian monk who … [Read more...]
Scripture Paper: “See How the Cross of the Lord Stands Revealed as a Tree of Life”
April 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Here's a paper I wrote for my Scripture class on Wisdom & Apocalyptic Literature. It has some insights into this season of Lent that might be of help for your upcoming journey into Holy Week. Click here for the PDF of my paper Here's one section … [Read more...]
Gospel Commentary for 5th Sunday of Lent (Year A)
March 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John 11:1-45 - The Raising of Lazarus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0M7vvX6__M Q. Why does the Church choose this Gospel for the last Sunday before Palm Sunday as a kind of climax of the Lenten journey before we enter into Holy Week? #1: A … [Read more...]
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