From Cure d'Ars by Trochu: John Vianney was always fond of telling a story of when he asked a humble farmer what he was doing in Church all the time in the morning before work. And the farmer replied: "I look at the good God, and he looks at me" … [Read more...]
And You Are Christ's - The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life by Fr. Thomas Dubay, Ignatius Press, 1987. Dubay states that his book "aims to meet the needs of young people who wish to give themselves entirely to God... and those of their … [Read more...]
As I prepare for my eight-day silent retreat this afternoon, I came across this prayer from St. Anselm of Canterbury. “I am desperate for your love, Lord. My heart is aflame with fervent passion. When I remember the good things you have done, my … [Read more...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqDMO5iAX64&t=1s Few talks on the Mass are as powerful, clear, and unforgettable as this one by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. It is the kind of teaching that deserves to be heard not once, but many times. Sheen … [Read more...]
Good News, Bad News: Evangelization, Conversion and the Crisis of Faith by Fr John McCloskey III and Russell Shaw, Ignatius Press, 2007. Drawing on moving, firsthand accounts of conversions gathered by Fr. McCloskey (famous "convert maker" priest) … [Read more...]
Priestly Spirituality by Hans Urs von Balthasar. Translated by Frank Davidson, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 2013. On Priestly Spirituality "The fundamental basis of all priestly spirituality - whether it concerns the religious or the … [Read more...]
Here is my book summary of St. Teresa of Ávila's The Way of Perfection (Second Edition. London: Thomas Baker, 1919), according to some key themes: 1. Prayer St. Teresa of Ávila teaches that every soul is a dwelling place for God, who resides within … [Read more...]
If Your Mind Wanders at Mass by Thomas Howard, San Francisco, Ignatius Press, 1995. INTRODUCTION Since the apostolic era, Christians have approached Mass, as the central act of worship, with both great ardour (spontaneity and devotion) and profound … [Read more...]
Just a short collection of some good quotes reminding us of the importance of prayer in the life of a priest... Pope Benedict XVI “Activism by itself can even be heroic, but in the end, external action is fruitless and loses its effectiveness unless … [Read more...]
Heart of the Christian Life: Thoughts on Holy Mass by Pope Benedict XVI, Ignatius Press, 2008. The Bread of LifeWhereas on Holy Thursday we process with Jesus to the Mount of Olives to accompany Him in solitude during His betrayal towards the via … [Read more...]
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