Topic: spirituality
This is the first post in a new series I will be doing: Questions and answers about the Orthodox Faith. If you have a question, you can e-mail me.Question: Often we read in the Fathers that, when we a ... discussBefore I get into the main topic of the post *points to title*, let me apologize for the lack of updates. Yes, I'm on vacation but I've spent almost every day getting through every inch of the apartme ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 17th is St. Paschal Baylon.Born in a small village in between Castille and Aragon in Spain, on Pentecost in 1540, he was christened Pascua (meaning "the pasch of the Holy ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 16, 2013 / 08:04 pm (CNA).- Even though Pope Francis is deeply concerned for the poor and has been praised by liberation theologians, there is a stark divide between the pontiff and t ... discuss
May 8, 2013. (Romereports.com) More than 70,000 people flocked to St. Peter's Square for the Pope's weekly general audience. For about 45 minutes, the Pope greeted the crowds.On several occasions, he ... discuss
As I survey the contemporary church, one of my gravest concerns is the power and prevalence of mysticism. It appears in pulpits, books, and conversation. It is at the heart of Sarah Young’s best ... discuss
If you are just joining in, this is part 2 of a series about feet and what they have to do with spirituality. The Bible has over 300 references to feet, and I studied about this and wanted to share i ... discuss
During the national day of prayer, a few Georgia students got out of line according to news reports:Controversy is brewing in a northern Georgia community after about 50 students prayed together Wedn ... discuss
Hidy. I consider it quite a privilege that you stopped by. I realize you have a limited number of megagigabytes to spend during the week and I’m flattered that you’d burn through some time ... discuss
Why Feet? Why would I do a four part series on feet? Am I some kind of sick, twisted housewife with a foot-fetish? No. Although, while researching this topic, I ran into more information than I ever ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Apr 29, 2013 / 05:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In his newly translated book, Pope Francis proposes a Christ-centered understanding of human dignity that yields a comprehensive respect for li ... discuss
This excellent video will teach you about St. Catherine of Siena's spirituality. In it, Doug Keck interviews Fr. Thomas McDermott, OP on his book St. Catherine of Siena: Spiritual Devel ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Apr 27, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The biggest threat to priests is the temptation to be more immersed in the world than the Gospel, says Pope Francis in his newly translated boo ... discuss
“So that if any one is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old state of things has passed away; a new state of things has come into existence.” WNT (Read this scripture and more at http://prayer ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Apr 25, 2013 / 02:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Church leadership and outreach must be rooted in the pursuit of holiness and always attentive to the dignity of each human being, teaches Pope ... discuss
Derek Olsen offers some insightful remarks over at Haligweorc regarding the formation of a “Society for Eastern Rite Anglicans.” I particularly appreciated one of his remarks in the commen ... discuss
I didn't plan to have the last two WILW posts to be themed but that is life for you. ;)Since yesterday's doctor appointment ended with my doctor telling me that I should avoid eating wheat, I thought ... discuss
Shanghai artist Yu Jiade, The Good Shepherd, Shamelessly pinched from here. Curtsy: Fr. Dennis Brown's facebook page. ... discuss
Excerpts from All the Audiences, Homilies, Letters, Messages, and Speeches of the New Holy Father, up until Easter Sunday "Pray for me and until we meet again. We will see each other soon. Tomorrow I ... discuss
What's the current flap about John MacArthur, an evangelical pastor, I wondered? So I googled what he said about Catholics and the Pope. Actually, there were so many entries going back 7 or 8 years, I ... discuss
Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles Police Officer who felt he was unfairly fired and went on a violent quest for vengeance against police officers and their families, is dead. After a long s ... discuss
When I lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, I supported an organization of Polish-American parishioners who had been treated with contempt and injustice by their pastor and the local church. T ... discuss
Pope suspends Father Tomislav Vlasic, the main promoter of the Medjugorje apparitions. When I heard that there had been disobedience to the local bishops in Medjugorje, that's when I knew it was bad ... discuss
"I’m co-hosting in the Keeping Christ in Christmas Blog Carnival, along with Tina from Truly Rich Mom and Monica from Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families. We'll be sharing different way ... discuss
The saint of the day is Blessed Phillip Rinaldi, a Salesian priest.Phillip was born on May 28, 1856 at Lu Monferrato (Alessandria). Philip met Don Bosco at age 5, and at the age of 22, joined him in t ... discuss
For about 26% of parents in each of the American states consider home schooling for their children over normal school classes. This is because of the benefits both the parents and the children get as ... discuss
I have been meaning to write for several weeks about Mary DeTurris Poust’s lovely new book, Everyday Divine: A Catholic Guide to Active Spirituality, which I had a chance to read while stuck in ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for November 26 is St. John Berchmans.This young saint of the Society of Jesus was born in Flanders, the oldest of five children. He grew up in an atmosphere of political turmoil ... discuss
St. Gertrude the GreatSt. Gertrude was born in Eisleben, Germany in 1256. As a five year old, she was received into the monastery of the Cistercian nuns in Helfta. She was an intellectually gifted stu ... discuss
It's the eve of All Saints, so what better day to review a book about a saint?Some of the most intriguing saints, I think, are the relatively-contemporary ones. While St. Josemaria Escriva has garnere ... discuss
Last night's fraternity meeting left me with mixed feelings. It was good to see everyone and to pray together again. A member who had not been attending also came - I gave him a hug.The meeting got of ... discuss
Brothers and sisters, “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7). Before returning to our particular Churches, we, Bishops of the whole world gath ... discuss
ITEM 1: Catholicism Pure and SimpleIt's no secret that I love Father Longenecker's writing. Catholicism Pure and Simple is no exception. I'll be doing a full review soon, but wanted to mention that it ... discuss
VIDEO: "The Rosary" (Ethelbert Nevin). Recorded September 23, 1951 for The Mario Lanza Show, with studio orchestra conducted by Ray Sinatra.Today, the western Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady o ... discuss
Today is the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, a saint who is very dear to my heart. Over the years, she has been a close friend and a powerful intercessor for me.Let me share a little abou ... discuss
September 30, 2012. (Romereports.com) October 1st is the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux. Even though the French saint passed away at the age of 24, her short life continues to have great impact. ... discuss
The problems as I see them (and then, some thoughts on solutions).1. Women are being harmed, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, by abortion. From my experience in speaking and s ... discuss
The saint of the day for September 26 is St. Thérèse Couderc (1805-1885), founder of the Society of Our Lady of the Retreat in the Cenacle (Sisters of the Cenacle).In the early part of the ... discuss
Below are the notes which formed the foundation of my opening remarks for the panel discussion on engaging twenty and thirty-somethings in the congregation. I will be posting more resources as links a ... discuss
Marcia Montenegro, former New Ager and professional astrologer, returns to discuss the Occult once again. She was first on the show in March, and this month we did a follow-up to get into some topics ... discuss
I went to the first meeting of a new men's group at a nearby parish - Fishers of Men. The group meets twice a month on Saturday mornings - at 7 a.m. (coffee and some breakfast provided!). The organize ... discuss
Just seven weeks ago the news broke about Jack Schaap’s fall. The pastor of the largest independent fundamental Baptist Church in the world had been fired under suspicions of sex abuse of a mino ... discuss
... spirituality.Some people have been curious as to exactly what I'm doing or thinking about the God thing these days, since I am no longer identifying as Catholic or even Christian. Several te ... discuss
Published September 12, 2012 | By scribeBy Mike Filce, Crisis Magazine, Sept. 4, 2012 We rural people share a common understanding when it comes to our young: that it is essential for them to leave h ... discuss
Grand Canyon University offers tips for students seeking well-rounded college experience Contact: Mary Little, Cramer-Krasselt, 602-417-0682, mlittle@c-k.com: Bill Jenkins, Grand Canyon University, ... discuss
Confession time! I've had more and more of a difficult time applying the label of "Evangelical" to myself as of late. Even though the Lutherans of the 1500's embraced the label and could b ... discuss
Yesterday, the DNC had to pretend it had a 2/3 vote to assert that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and for the inclusion of the phrase, “God-given gifts” into their national platform, b ... discuss
And If So, What Can We Do About It?My talk from the Catholic New Media Convention 2012. You may hear it along with the Q&A, the panel discussion I was on afterward, and every talk from that terrific c ... discuss
Father Nicolas Schwizer Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the only mediator to the Father. He, through the redemption, gives us divine life, justifies us, makes us children of God. Lo ... discuss
I’m going to write more about the Catholic New Media Conference a bit later, but this is one part of the conference that I just need to give a space of its own.You know what these conferences ar ... discuss
Today's saint of the day, St. Gregory the Great, also known as Pope Saint Gregory I (540 - 604), was one of the most fascinating early Church leaders.Gregory was born in Rome, the son of a wealthy Rom ... discuss
By FATHER C. JOHN McCLOSKEY | Eric Sammons has written an insightful book titled Holiness for Everyone: the Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaría Escrivá, with a foreword by Scott ... discuss
Addiction is a unique health issues and it has layers of intricacies that is effecting quite a few generations over a long period of time. Review at different institutes features proved that the c ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for August 28 is St. Augustine.Augustine Aurelius was born on November 13, 354, in Tagaste, North Africa. His father was a pagan, his mother, St. Monica. Still unbaptized and burn ... discuss
Aurelius Augustinus, Augustine of Hippo, or Saint Augustine (November 13, 354 – August 28, 430) was one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity, there considered to ... discuss
Rome, Italy, Aug 27, 2012 / 12:59 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Capuchin Franciscan religious order is celebrating its General Chapter in Rome this month and is focusing on the challenges of bringing Franc ... discuss
Ladder theology is the idea that mankind ascends to God through his/her own will, emotions and intellect in order to draw closer to God. Ladder theology accepts the idea that mankind has fallen ... discuss
I ran out the door and took a verse with me—just one: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (James 4:8). I wanted to see what would happen if instead of a head full of vague impressio ... discuss
A new book is making some serious theological waves. Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenant by Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum advocates a view termed “p ... discuss
By TITO EDWARDS | The Power of Beauty – Sarah Babbs, Ignitum Today Putting The Genie Back In The Bottle: Three Hour Eucharistic Fast – Mac McLernon, Mulier Fortis Should I Set ... discuss
Some calendars show August 18th as the feast day of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, while others celebrate her day on August 12th.Whatever the feast day, can you imagine what it must have been like to ha ... discuss
Found Via Deacon Greg:Government authorities from a district in the Central Highlands last week compelled ethnic villagers to remove Catholic pictures and items from their chapel and replaced them wit ... discuss
Frère Roger (Brother Roger) (Provence, Switzerland, May 12, 1915 - Taizé, August 16, 2005), baptized Roger Louis Schütz-Marsauche, also known as Brother Roger, was the founder and prior of the Taiz ... discuss
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates her being taken up body and soul into heaven when her earthly title was finished. It first began to be celebrated as a feast day in the Eastern Chu ... discuss
Friendship has a powerful impact on people's behavior. Parents often worry that their children will succumb to "peer pressure," implicitly acknowledging the power that friends can have on someone's li ... discuss
How do you explain this? First things first. There is a serious wildfire raging near one of the monasteries on Mount Athos, which is, without challenge, the most important center of Eastern Orthodox s ... discuss
The Saints of the Day for August 2 are St. Eusebius of Vercelli and St Peter Julian Eymard.St. Peter Julian EymardBorn in La Mure d'Isere in southeastern France, Peter Julian's faith journey drew him ... discuss
Rant Number 499 30 July 2012Annihilation of OlympiaThe bells of London churches pealed for the Games. A hallowed way of celebrating joyful events. Huh! They should rather have rung the de ... discuss
Today is the memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, priest, and founder of the Society of Jesus.St. Ignatius of Loyola was born in 1491 in the Basque Country of Northern Spain to parents of distinguished ... discuss
(Romereports.com) St. Hildegard of Bingen is known for many things. But this coming October 7th, she'll also be known as a Doctor of the Catholic Church.FR. ALFREDO SIMONUniversit ... discuss
Wow! Bishop Cordileone has been in my thoughts and prayers since he was sent to shepherd the Oakland pasture. But now he's been sent to the ecclesial and cultural front lines, both of which converge ... discuss
CNA Daily News London, England, Jul 26, 2012 / 12:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholics in England have created an Olympic Cross to help reach out to Olympians and attendees of the 2012 Olympic Games. ... discuss
Exhibition of the life of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Life, Spirituality and Message AtSt Patrick's Church Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR (entrance through Goslett Yard)From July 24th - September 15th to ... discuss
McKinney, TX (DFWCatholic.org) - History of UDMC The School of Ministry at the University of Dallas, in cooperation with the Diocese of Dallas hosted the first annual University of Dallas Ministry con ... discuss
I wrote this over the weekend but wasn't able to post it because I had problems with my Internet server. :) Sharing this with you all now before I forget. :)----It's 4 a.m. here in Manila and (as usua ... discuss
Dr. Bill Smith, Editor: I received this article from Dr. Chuck Baldwin on Thursday but opted to save it and share it this Sunday. It is both religious and political and it focuses on a position our fo ... discuss
I feel I should have some reflections on turning 89, but, in truth, I have been so immersed in Leona Choy and Jodi Picoult that I’ve had little time to reflect. Leona Choy turned 87 last month a ... discuss
I recently listened to a CD on anger by a Catholic deacon who is also a psychiatrist, or perhaps a psychologist, I don't recall which now. I found his presentation confusing and, while much was worthw ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for July 11 is St. Benedict.Born in Nursia, Italy, he was educated in Rome, was repelled by the vices of the city and in about 500 fled to Enfide, thirty miles away. He decided to ... discuss
The Absent Minded Husband - I’m posting this one at the top in the hope that my wife will read it and develop a whole new sympathy for…wait, what was I talking about again?Making Sens ... discuss
Robert Colquhoun, who is in his late 20s, shares about his faith journey and the power of prayer in the 40 DAYS OF LIFE campaign to end abortion.I became a Roman Catholic when I was studying his ... discuss
One of my favorite saints celebrates a feast today- St. Maria Goretti. Universalis web site tells us: Maria impressed everyone with her radiant purity. She was naturally pious, kind, a ... discuss
AsceticismThe teaching that spirituality is attained through renunciation of physical pleasures and personal desires while concentrating on “spiritual” matters. Jesus Himself advocated certain pra ... discuss
It seems that the number of books, articles, sermons and devotionals which extol the “balanced” Christian life are endless. That’s too bad for, despite their good intentions, they are base ... discuss
Two thumbs up for Bishop Salvatore Cordileone who asked the Catholic Association for Lesbian and Gay Ministry (CALGM) to sign an "oath of personal integrity" to the Catholic faith. An article in the N ... discuss
I had asked for major prayers for this day, as in the weeks leading up to it, I felt less than worthy to answer Carmel's call. I had religiously (bad analogy, but I can't think of a better word) ... discuss
Lessons from History 1. We should learn from history, but we usually don’t. 2. Technology and advances in science and fields of knowledge do not make us immune from the lessons of history. Hum ... discuss
This excellent article makes a very important point: Magna Carta did not create new rights for the Church, barons or people anymore than did the English or American Bill of Rights. Magna Carta w ... discuss
STATEN ISLAND, NY — Priests for Life has announced a new tool to help those involved in pro-life work stay focused and energized. At ProLifeReflections.com, a daily reflection will offer a vers ... discuss
Chances are that you have been sinned against by the church, that is the ecclesiastical institution. If you haven't been wounded by the institutional church, I am sure that you are among many wh ... discuss
Picture Source: CLICK HERE"We quite readily imagine that we are actors performing before God to gain His applause rather than beggars receiving His gifts. Nothing excites us more than the d ... discuss
A drugs and alcohol rehab core provides assistance to the two Honest and low-Followers to assert their existence back again and cope with the problem of addiction. Medicine individuals are presented w ... discuss
1000s of babies killed in the Chapel House in the heart of London (Marie Stopes International)Posted: May 31, 2012 in Abortion, Marie Stopes International Tags: 87 Mattock Lane Eal ... discuss
In thinking about the prophet Isaiah for a moment, what happened to him as he saw the presence of God in Isaiah 6:1-ff? Answer, he realized his sinfulness. In other words, something profou ... discuss
In our modern day Western Civilization, receptive spirituality not only sounds foreign to our ears but looks different too. We are a culture that does things; we are neither comfortable nor familiar ... discuss
Vote for Principles over Party, Politics and Pocketbook. -- Ezra Taft Benson video source: http://youtu.be/qMpPPN_ILEo (9m5s) Watch on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMpPPN_ILEo ... discuss
Fox News journalist, Shep Smith, welcomed President Obama into the 21st century and declared those who still oppose same-sex marriage to be on the wrong side of history. May 9, 2012 was indeed an hist ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. Almost four years ago I finished my post, titled Why I left the Eastern Orthodox Church by saying: Now, there is more than this, but it is partly for these rea ... discuss
At this time, all four 2012 is only of interest to prospects of us whom believe in the perception of ancient cultures. But in the near future, soon, we are all will be looking for more information in ... discuss
I recently received a new book, Retro-Christianity: Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith by Michael Svigel (Crossway, 2012). In reading through just the first couple chapters I’m humored by the author ... discuss
Yesterday a number of local Secular Franciscans - from Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse regions - gathered in Hilton for a workshop on the new SFO formation program/document, For Up to Now (acronym FU ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 17th is St. Pascal Baylon.Born in a small village in between Castille and Aragon in Spain, on Pentecost in 1540, he was christened Pascua (meaning "the pasch of the Holy G ... discuss
Personally, the more I think about it, I believe that we must not alienate the non-Catholics. We are as one on the Hill and to have our Lord in Eucharist there would not only be disrespectful to the E ... discuss
We first posted the following on Mother's Day two years ago. It seems to us a beautiful reflection on the life and spirituality of many mothers. It never occurred to us that this essay ... discuss
The video below is so dishonest it's breathtaking and can only be seen as a shot across the bow of Vatican authority. Fr. James Martin is a prime example of the lying Jesuit of which, unhappily, there ... discuss
Yesterday was my graduation ceremony... and it was a completely bittersweet experience. Don't get me wrong, I am beyond thrilled that I am done at the CINO college! I mean, I will be as soon as I get ... discuss
Are you searching for an appropriate drug addiction alcohol drug treatment therapy center for you or your member of the family? You could have to deal with many things ahead of finalizing a particular ... discuss
Oh to be back in my liberal Catholic high school circa 1975... where pretty much all of our religion classes were classes on social justice. Theology -shmology. We never touched the stuff. &nb ... discuss
Irak: Neues Kloster für interreligiöse Begegnungen A new monastery is being built in northern Iraq as place of encounter and prayer for Christians and Muslims. The model is the Syrian Convent o ... discuss
(adapted repost) We have mostly used cloth diapers for our babies. With my first two, I did keep disposable diapers on hand specifically for 'special' situations- when we were going to be out all ... discuss
The first time I head the title of Hallie Lord’s new bookgued:Then I saw the list of formidable female writers Hallie had assembled to write ten frank, strong, funny, thoughtful and wrenching es ... discuss
There is a new movie out based on the book "Blue Like Jazz." If you aren't familiar with the book, it is a book based of the spiritual journey and reflections of Donald Miller. According t ... discuss
From St. Joseph’s April 8, Parish Bulletin… Catholic Gays and Lesbians — Friday, April 13, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Sexual Relationships: Where does our morality come from? We will discu ... discuss
After you and your lover argue about funds, money most probably isn’t the true issue. Finance is just the setting the underlying issue will become played from. Usually the argument is approximat ... discuss
Characteristics associated with low resilience in patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders.
Text: Mark 11:1-10 vetica, sans-serif;">Podcast Powered By PodbeanToday is Palm Sunday. It is the day that we remember how Jesus came into Jerusalem. It is the day where Jesus steps into the ... discuss
The MSM aims at restoring Christendom, including those Institutions of the Church called Knighthood and Military Orders, the role of which is to promote and defend the Political and Social Reign of ... discuss
Today we continue reading John Bunyan’s classic work The Pilgrim’s Progress, and we arrive at the fifth stage of his journey. Last week Christian’s journey took him through two valle ... discuss
Today we continue reading John Bunyan’s classic work The Pilgrim’s Progress, and we arrive at the fifth stage of his journey. Last week Christian’s journey took him through two valle ... discuss
It's Holy Week. Today is Holy Thursday. Time for the Leftists to trot out their attacks on Christians just in time for Easter.Tim Graham, Newsbusters, points out the religious intolerance displayed by ... discuss
Or so he thinks, that is if you follow his words to their logical conclusions. This from LifeSiteNews...Sheen was asked about the apparent conflict between his Catholic identity and his stance o ... discuss
Dawn Eden - a young convert whose experience before coming to Christ has given her wisdom beyond her years - has a new book coming out which I am so anxious to read. She sent this Lenten meditatio ... discuss
April 16, 2011 (Romereports.com) John Paul II will be beatified on May 1, during the Sunday of Divine Mercy, it's the same liturgical feast that was celebrated the day the pope passed away.It's a ... discuss
Eleanor Bader of RH Reality Check has become aware of Operation Save America’s States of Refuge campaign. The RH Reality Check website is one of the hubs promoting abortion and the homosexual agend ... discuss
A Theology of Glory and A Theology of the Cross! They are completely different in nature and cannot be mixed. In fact, it has been said that every major religion in the world can be catego ... discuss
Born in 1515 in Spain. Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds. - St. Teresa of Avila St. Teresa is one of only thirty-three Doct ... discuss
Eleanor Bader of RH Reality Check has become aware of Operation Save America’s States of Refuge campaign. The RH Reality Check website is one of the hubs promoting abortion and the homosexual agend ... discuss
I don’t know whether admitting to a guilty pleasure like watching American Idol on some Wednesday and Thursday evenings is better or worse than scarfing Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Nevertheless, as ... discuss
Because people will come to resent the peer pressure exerted on their thought process. "What? You think Jesus was divine! Ha ha ha! You're a dork!" It all smacks of Grade Seven. It's one thing to s ... discuss
Below is my Top 10 List of the most influential books that I have read over the last 10 year. (FYI: I did not include the Bible or the Lutheran Confessional Writings in the list, for those are ' ... discuss
Education by its very nature is a religious activity for learning will never be complete, never be correctly balanced, without a spiritually-sound foundation, motivation, and goal. Man is a creat ... discuss
The occult is becoming increasingly commonplace in our society today, and Marcia Montenegro took some time to talk about it. Before Marcia became a Christian, she was a professional astrologer, and e ... discuss
Walter Hilton was an innovator. He was the first man to write a book of mysticism in the English language. At that time, Latin was the language of the church--although Wycliffe and his Lollards had wo ... discuss
I’m really glad Tim Tebow signed with the New York Jets; if he gets to play — and I bet he will — it’s the premier stage. If you can make it there, and all that. If he plays we ... discuss
By Lisa Maxson Father Edward J. Flanagan OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) -- Father Edward Flanagan was declared a "servant of God" during a Mass March 17 at Immaculate Conception Church at Boys Town as the A ... discuss
Dr Brian Skotko, Christina and Leticia“We call on all people of good will to ensure that health protection is grounded in a renewed spirituality: every patient is my brother.”Servant of God, ... discuss
Each morning I scan the previous day's Amazon purchases - always thanking God for your remembering to use my link! While I can't see who buys what, sometimes there are things I want to share with ev ... discuss
One of the great battles of the past 40 years between “conservatives” and “progressives” in the Catholic Church has been over her very nature. In the aftermath of the Second ... discuss
There are a countless number of books on Christian Spirituality on the market. What sets Grace Upon Grace: Spirituality for Today by John Kleinig apart is its commitment to Christian orthodoxy. Using ... discuss
What is Mark’s theology, where does the overarching structure of the book lead us, where do the individual stories direct us and what can we learn about the titles of Jesus? The dramatic narra ... discuss
In the 37th chapter of Ezekiel, the Lord declares: “O My people, I will open your graves and have you rise from them.” The Lord is promising that He will return the exiles to their own l ... discuss
Back in the late 60s, early 1970s, the powers that be in Diocese of Lansing determined that the Catholic High Schools in Flint, Michigan should be consolidated into one great super high school. ... discuss
I have to admit, sometimes I rue going to church on Ash Wednesday. More often than not because of my work schedule, I have to go to a parish not my own and end up with a defective homily. My own paris ... discuss
and debate over Obama's contraception mandate, there is history that is as foreboding as it is inspiring. A movie about the little known portion of history of the French Revolution, the ... discuss
and debate over Obama's contraception mandate, there is history that is as foreboding as it is inspiring. A movie about the little known portion of history of the French Revolution, the ... discuss
I have not included on the blog all parts of Thomas Watson's book "The Christian Soldier: Heaven Taken By Storm", but some key portions which I felt would be most impactful and relevant for the day in ... discuss
A Prayer for Cuba - Carolyn McCulley: “Few Americans have traveled to modern Cuba. But I had the privilege of visiting there in August 2011, right before some of the travel restrictions for Amer ... discuss
In Part 3 of Thomas Watson's writing: The Christian Soldier: Heaven Taken By Storm, he addresses the topic of "violence" in relation to prayer and meditation. Part 4 - Prayer and Meditation3. The thir ... discuss
Today is a special day for my community. It is the feast of Blessed Fra Angelico.Bl. John of Fiesole, popularly known as Bl. Fra Angelico, was a Dominican painter in the mid-fifteenth century kno ... discuss
This brings out my fear, that’s for sure. Catholic students must take Quebec religion and ethics class: Supreme Court http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/02/17/catholic-parents-cant-keep-kids-out- ... discuss
In another disappointing decision by our activist high court. So the government can impose whatever propaganda they want and once again the rights of parents.Apparently our high court is aiding the so ... discuss
I really need to update my writings page. In the meantime: Check out my online column at WORLD online, with a new article every Wednesday. I also have two articles that will appear in the print magaz ... discuss
“. . . if we are unfaithful, *he* abides faithful, for he cannot deny himself.” DARBY (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) How wonderful it is when God proves Him ... discuss
Some of my current favorite artists are from Denton, including Seryn and Doug Burr. But it’s not just the fact that the late Lift to Experience hailed from Denton that interests me. As someone w ... discuss
The greatest revolutionaries and reformers in history have understood that you cannot change the world by rule of force, you must first change the culture by changing the worldview of the people R ... discuss
Tom appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a long-handled brush. He surveyed the fence, and all gladness left him and a deep melancholy settled down upon his spirit. Thirty yards ... discuss
It’s difficult to think about anything but politics when it’s been such a big news week. But I wanted to say thanks to The Anchoress, to my co-hosts, Kathy Schiffer and Father Longenecker, ... discuss
If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate Joan of Arc’s 600th Birthday in 2012 then you might consider going on a pilgrimage to France to walk where Saint Joan of Arc once walked. I have been ... discuss
When Faced with the Past, the Strongest Man Cries 4/13/04By Annie Banno This is the story of someone I’ll call "Jack." He wrote this to me after reading one of my columns. It is so compelling that ... discuss
This guest blogging thing was going to be gentle and nice and warrior Dwight was going to put away his sword and go on retreat and talk about monasticism and spirituality, but the events of this week ... discuss
Mother Teresa offers 15 tips to make you more humble:1. Speak as little as possible about yourself.2. Keep busy with your own affairs and not those of others.3. Avoid curiosity.4. Do not interfere in ... discuss
Contact: Mike Virgintino, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, 914-941-7636 ext 2219 MARYKNOLL, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Forged In The Fiery Furnace, an introduction to African American ... discuss
Russell Shaw is warning faithful Catholics not to withdraw from the culture but to participate in the "new evangelization." He sees signs of the orthodox pulling out with a "ghetto" mentality. Don't d ... discuss
My dad, age 87, thought it would be a good idea to paint my bedroom last week. He was just about done when he decided to remove some painter’s tape above the doorway by standing on a swivel chair th ... discuss
Today we celebrate the 100th birthday of Francis Schaeffer, the 20th century American pastor, theologian, and philosopher. Udo Middleman, President of The Francis A. Schaeffer Foundation, describes hi ... discuss
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If you live in the Chicago land area, you might want to check out Ravi and Os Guinness at Trinity International University (TIU) this coming February 8 and 9. Join TIU for this year’s RZIM lect ... discuss
Homily preached by the Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Ph.D., S.T.D., at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan on 29 January 2012. + + +Today th ... discuss
We need jobs.Will Wisconsin legislators go "Keystone" on us?From the Pierce County Herald:Debate continued in the Wisconsin State Assembly this afternoon on the bill to speed up the process of grantin ... discuss
Have you been following all the internet talk over the "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus" video that went viral several weeks ago? Here is the original video below done by Jefferson Beth ... discuss
St. Agnes was born in Rome during the beginning of the third century. She was brought up as a Christian and grew to be a very beautiful young woman. By the age of twelve, Agnes was already receiving s ... discuss
I am pleased to have obtained a used (but still very good condition copy) of the Angelus Press prayerbook "Jesus Make We Worthy." I'd like to offer it to a reader of mine for $9.99 (plus $3.00 ... discuss
My friend Kristen helped people move Saturday. It was her day off from two jobs and she spent it behind the wheel of a U-Haul and unloading furniture and boxes from morning until late night. She happe ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for January 12 is St. Marguerite Bourgeoys.Marguerite Bourgeoys was born in Troyes, France in 1620 and died in Montreal in 1700. As one of the older girls of a Christian, middle-c ... discuss
St. Gregory of Nyssa (about 330 -- 395 A.D.) was an early Church Father, who created a rich legacy of theology, liturgy, and spiritual literature.Gregory was born in Cappadocia, Asia Minor into a deep ... discuss
by Fr. John S. Bakas - I teach one class per semester at the Loyola Marymount University School of Theology. In the fall I teach a course on Orthodox Christian Spirituality. I start and end my class w ... discuss
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all reading this! This year has been quite interesting for me, both the personal level, and from the blogging perspective. I would love to do some sort of recap, ... discuss
St Basil the Great (330 - 379)Basil was born in 330 at Caesarea in Cappadocia, of a Christian family. A brilliant scholar and a virtuous man, he started by becoming a hermit but was made bishop of Cae ... discuss
Following Jesus isn't just about life after death or a place called heaven. It's very much about where we are right now.In Blue Like Jazz, author Donald Miller explains this by introducing readers to ... discuss
The Jesus-Story isn't just about life after this life. It's very much about life here-and-now!I was reading again this morning from Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. Donald was doing his Miller-thing-- ... discuss
During the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI, the annual meeting at which the Holy Father and the Roman Curia exchange Christmas greetings has become an occasion for the Pope to deliver what is essenti ... discuss
The saint of the day for December 22 is Blessed Jacopone da Todi (1230-1306), an Italian noble from the Benedetti family of Todi and a successful lawyer at Bologna. He was married to Vanna di Guidone ... discuss
The Mother of the Lord We see her first, that little Mary (may I say little? I think she was a teenager), as a simple village girl in a poor home in an out-of-the-way place. She is bending over ... discuss
VATICAN CITY, (MetroCatholic) – Yesterday in the Vatican, the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of eleven new non-resident ambassadors to the Holy See: Margaret Allison King-Rouss ... discuss
Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.(Luke 2:14)ChristmasChristmas is one of the most beautiful seasons in the Church calendar. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Ch ... discuss
We are in the last weeks of Advent and once again I feel as if I have been blown about in preparation - shopping, cleaning, baking, singing, arts and crafting, performing, driving. And yet the deep, ... discuss
St. John of the Cross (along with St. Teresa of Avila) is one of the founders of the Discalced Carmelites and today is one of their principal feast days. I wish all my Discalced Carmelite friends a ve ... discuss
No. 493 / Sunday December 11, 2011 PRAYING THE WAY OF THE INCARNATION: RETURNING TO NAZARETH - DAY 14 Madonna del Parto, Antonio Veneziano FIFTH STATIONMary's CredoAs Mary trave ... discuss
Living during the late 14th century, St. Catherine of Siena was a mystic in the medieval Catholic tradition of women “wedded to Christ.” Because she so passionately pursued Christ, the Catholic Ch ... discuss
Would to God that . . . all men could know how very easy it would be for them to arrive at a high degree of sanctity. They would only have to fulfill the simple duties of Christianity and of their sta ... discuss
Hosted at: Acts of the Apostasy (Just like Conversion Diary‘s 7 Quick-Takes Friday, but only half as long, and almost half as good.) So, the ever-clever™ LarryD has come up with something ... discuss
The saint of the day is Blessed Phillip Rinaldi, a Salesian priest.Phillip was born on May 28, 1856 at Lu Monferrato (Alessandria). Philip met Don Bosco at age 5, and at the age of 22, joined him in t ... discuss
Senator underestimates sensitivity of Filipinoswritten by retired principal Esperanza Sagra; chiding Sen. Santiago and her premarital-sex-promoting remarksOn TV news last Nov. 25, our very assertive s ... discuss
On this day 10 years ago, my favorite musician, Mr. George Harrison, lost his battle with throat cancer and the “Quiet Beatle” was silenced forever in this world. Harrison was always con ... discuss
The Saints of the Day for Nivember 23 are St. Clement I, St. Columban and Bl. Miguel Pro.St. ClementSt. Clement I of Rome (92-101) was one of the first popes; according to St. Ireneus, he was the thir ... discuss
Fortress Press sent me a review copy of Early Christian Spirituality. This book is part of the Sources of Early Christian Thought series. Typical of the series, the book is 120 pages long with about a ... discuss
One Hundred Fifty Reasons I'm CatholicAnd You Should Be Too!by Dave Armstrong 1. Best One-Sentence Summary: I am convinced that the Catholic Church conforms much more closely to all of the b ... discuss
As a young man three decades ago, I was excited to see obviously Catholic imagery in the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen (e.g., "I believe in the love that you gave me. I believe in the faith that could s ... discuss
St. Gertrude the Great, VirginSt. Gertrude was born in Eisleben, Germany in 1256. As a five year old, she was received into the monastery of the Cistercian nuns in Helfta. She was an intellectually gi ... discuss
Voters in Mississippi decided Tuesday not to pass a State amendment that would have legally recognized personhood as beginning at conception. The news coverage surrounding the vote contains a number ... discuss
