The RAP Method is my personal way to pray with Scripture. Traditionally called lectio divina, which means “divine reading” in Latin, the RAP method is a “lectio divina for beginners” based on three simple steps: Read, Ask, Pray. Start by … [Read more...]
https://youtu.be/BWf4Sf6jPto (Verse 1) Yo, life is busy, everybody’s on the run, Chasin' after "many things" but missin' the One. Like Martha in the kitchen, caught up in the grind, Tryin' to do it all, but leaving the Lord behind. … [Read more...]
https://youtu.be/6W29PKbZ_5c Last weekend, I shared a story about the “one thing” my grandpa left me shortly before his death. It was this - a small sticky note that read: Eccles 2:11. When I read this “one thing” from Ecclesiastes, … [Read more...]
Click here to watch the YouTube video. I've got a question for you. A question that will bring some of you confusion, others great joy or guilt: What's your "one thing"? For those who are confused, don’t worry; I’ll explain the purpose of … [Read more...]
Gary Keller's "The One Thing" provides a clear framework for achieving extraordinary results through focused effort. Keller encourages readers to identify the "one thing" or single most important task that will have the greatest impact on their goals … [Read more...]
Background J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a cornerstone of fantasy literature, infused with the moral and spiritual insights of Tolkien’s deep Catholic faith. Written while Tolkien was at Pembroke College, Oxford, and … [Read more...]
In pages 91-93 of Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, Charles Fraune delves into the profound spiritual authority that fathers possess within the family unit. This authority is not exclusive to the Church but extends to the … [Read more...]
Jean-Pierre de Caussade's Abandonment to Divine Providence is a spiritual classic that offers timeless insights into the essence of Christian spirituality. Written for the Sisters of the Visitation in Nancy, France, between 1733 and 1740, the work … [Read more...]
St. Bernard’s On Loving God is a short classic on how our love for God grows and matures. He explains that love passes through four stages, starting very self-centered but ending in complete union with God. 1st Degree: Loving God for What He … [Read more...]
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa's Virginity: A Positive Approach to Celibacy for the Sake of the Kingdom of Heaven is a profound and insightful exploration of virginity and celibacy, presenting them not as mere sacrifices but as deeply meaningful … [Read more...]
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