Introduction In The Dark Night of the Soul, St. John of the Cross (1542–1591) provides a profound theological and mystical exploration of the journey toward union with God. Composed during his nine-month imprisonment in a Carmelite monastery in … [Read more...]

3 Catholic Insights from James Clear’s Atomic Habits #1: Focus on Identity, Not on Outcomes James Clear emphasizes that lasting habit change comes from focusing on "identity-based habits" rather than "outcome-based habits." This means that true … [Read more...]

The Contemplative Rosary: With St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini, EWTN Publishing, Irondale, Alabama, 2017. Kindle Edition. What is the Contemplative Rosary? The Contemplative Rosary is an approach to praying … [Read more...]

Dan Burke's book Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer offers profound insights into the spiritual life, particularly in handling distractions during prayer. One of the most impactful analogies he provides is the comparison of distractions to … [Read more...]

St. Faustina's words: Black text. Jesus' words: Red text.  I have categorized the following quotes from St. Faustina's Diary based upon what I have found to be of value - enjoy! St. Faustina, pray for us! Attachments "Truly, I often find it amusing … [Read more...]

The Risen Christ: The Forty Days After the Resurrection by Caryll Houselander, Scepter Publishing, New York: 2007. Kindle Edition.  Chapter 1: Resurrection In this powerful opening chapter, Houselander reflects on the astonishing truth that the life … [Read more...]

Season of Mercy: Lent and Easter by Catherine Doherty, Madonna House Publications, 1996.  Chapter 1: Prepare for Lent! “I have often wondered why Christ became a carpenter. Maybe it was so he could intimately feel the wood on which he was going to … [Read more...]

Lukewarmness: The Devil in Disguise by Francisco Caravajal, Sinag-tala Publishers, 1978 Joy Joy should be normal for a Christian because "he always has in him the source of his joy" (7). As a result, regardless of whatever trials and difficulties … [Read more...]

In Sinu Jesu: When Heart Speaks to Heart - The Journal of a Priest at Prayer by A Benedictine Monk, Angelico Press, 2016. Adoration [Jesus]: “Adoration is the wordless confession of My divinity. Adoration proclaims that I am all and that all else is … [Read more...]

Peter Kreeft’s How to Be Holy: A Festooning of Abandonment to Divine Providence is not your typical self-help manual on holiness. As Kreeft himself humbly puts it, "This book is not a great chef serving up a gourmet dinner; it is one desperately poor … [Read more...]