Here are 4 perspectives on fasting: 1: Fasting and Christ Fasting is connected with Christ’s absence (Mt 9:15). Thus it is a law that no one fasts on Sundays or 50 days of Paschaltide. Denying material food, which nourishes our body, nurtures an … [Read more...]
Fr. Lorenzo Scupoli in Spiritual Combat, writes a direct and personal “do-it-yourself” book that allows the reader to put the truths of Christian spiritual warfare into practice on a daily basis. I have also used the following 2 books that are … [Read more...]
When enduring trials — what attitude does God want me to have toward this? The Message of the Arrows — my whole life has been shaped by unique arrows. What is the message attached to these arrows & what is my interpretation? Look through … [Read more...]
Prayers Prayer Before Study Creator of all things, true source of light and wisdom, origin of all being, graciously let a ray of your light penetrate the darkness of my understanding. Take from me the double darkness in which I have been born, an … [Read more...]
1. Lead a life of humility -- daily litany of humility, no complaints, no excuses, no gossip, no boasting. 2. Wounds -- until you bring your wounds to the Lord, they stay your wounds. Once brought to Him, His wounds. Bring your wounds to Him at … [Read more...]
In The Way of Trust and Love, Jacques Philippe leads readers through a spiritual retreat inspired by the teachings and example of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as "The Little Flower." Philippe captures Thérèse’s deep yet simple approach to … [Read more...]
One of the most challenging books I have ever read, mostly because a lot of the philosophies and heresies GK Chesterton speaks of, I've never heard of before. But, I was able to still take a lot of great info from this book. Here is some of it.The … [Read more...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7iU-ozrQm8Obstacles to speed reading:1. Lack of education - lack of knowledge that speed reading is possible. 2. Lack of focus - if you're reading too slow, your brain gets bored and distracted so starts to lose … [Read more...]
Background of St. Augustine:Born in 354 in Thagaste, Numidia (modern day Souk Ahras, Algeria) into an upper-class family. His father—Patricius—was a pagan, though he converted to Christianity on his deathbed. His mother - St. Monica. Augustine became … [Read more...]
The following are some quotes I found worth meditating on: BOOK ONE - THOUGHTS HELPFUL IN THE LIFE OF THE SOUL "Vanity of vanities & all is vanity, except to love God & serve Him alone." "To think of one self as nothing & … [Read more...]
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