Here are 10 of my favourite quotes from this great book, with some additional notes: 1. "Christian culture is essentially the Mass" (John Senior). Christendom, what secularists call Western Civilization, is the Mass and the paraphernalia which … [Read more...]
Here are 3 insights from reading Carrie Gress' book on Mary: 1. Mary is the created Immaculate Conception. In 1858, Mary said to St. Bernadette: "I am the Immaculate Conception." This not only confirmed Pope Pius IX's Immaculate Conception … [Read more...]
The Basics: What are God images? (click here) What are false God images? (click here) 2 Ways to Discover Your God Images: Questionnaire (click here) Experiential Exercise (click here) The 14 False God images: Preoccupied, … [Read more...]
“My son taught catechism to children for a few years, and to help them progress spiritually, he created a kit for becoming a saint. He wrote: I want to tell you a few of my very special secrets which will help you quickly reach sainthood. Always … [Read more...]
Responding to Trials: Shifting from "Why" to "How" "Every trial, no matter what its cause and characteristics are, is a trial of faith or of hope or of love. All three aspects are usually involved, with particular stress on one or the other" … [Read more...]
In Be Transformed, Dr. Bob Schuchts' presents the sacraments as God's primary way to heal us, our families, our Church, and the whole world. In particular, Dr. Bob presents the 7 sacraments as the 7 ways that God heals the 7 deadly wounds throughout … [Read more...]
Note: This is a working document. If you see any errors or ways I can improve it, please contact me. For a PDF of the following text, which I highly recommend that you print off (and then burn after Confession), click here. 1st Exercise: A … [Read more...]
Introduction Based on research from over 3,800 men and women seeking freedom from unwanted sexual behaviour, be that the use of pornography, an affair, or buying sex, Jay Stringer presents our unwanted sexual desires as the roadmap to a path of … [Read more...]
OrphanSonSelf-reliant: False strength (depending upon self). Needy, unsure of self, and insecure. Lives with a scarcity mindset. Can't trust others (assumes the worst). Often in fight or flight mode. Cynical attitude. 1. "It's all up to me."2. … [Read more...]
Introduction Neal Lozano’s Unbound is a powerful and practical guide to the ministry of spiritual deliverance. He uses the word deliverance intentionally, since it captures the whole sweep of salvation history: God has delivered us from the … [Read more...]
Prodigal Catholic 