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Summary of Lectio Divina
May 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Q. What is lectio divina? Lectio Divina is Latin for "divine reading," which refers to the ancient practice of reading Sacred Scripture in the context of personal prayer. Q. What are the traditional steps for lectio divina? Beginning … [Read more...]
The 9 Qualities of Lectio Divina by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis
May 3, 2020 by 1 Comment
In his article, "Are You Afraid of the Thief?" A Cordial Approach to Lectio Divina, Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis shares the 9 characteristics of good lectio divina. Although some are instinctual and some must be consciously learned, "all are mere aspects … [Read more...]
“Why does God passionately pursue us?” by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
May 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
While reading Simeon Leiva-Merikakis' article on lectio divina, I came across a great quote from St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (click here for an article on her). Merikakis prefaces this quote by asking some interesting questions: Why does God … [Read more...]
Summary of Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits by Dan Burke
April 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
In this book, Dan Burke provides a very personal, simple, and practical introduction to St. Ignatius' Rules to fight the daily spiritual battle. For a summary on his section regarding spiritual warfare (click here) For a summary of the … [Read more...]
Summary of The Rules for Discernment of Spirits by St. Ignatius of Loyola
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Homily for Special Covid-19 Mass at Christ the Redeemer, April 24, 2020
April 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Summary of 7 Secrets of Confession by Vinny Flynn
April 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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...]
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