As we remember the great and holy life of Mother Angelica, one important lesson I learned from her writings is a simple (and honest) way to discern God’s will. Discernment can be difficult at times and I know that I have struggled to see God’s plan throughout my life. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] That is why I […]
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Often when we look at the lives of the saints, we can be intimidated by their stories. Many of them did such heroic deeds that it seems impossible for us to get to Heaven. There are stories of saints who never slept, always prayed through the night and constantly wore chains and hair shirts for penance.
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At about the same time I realized I needed a yearly retreat to rejuvenate my prayer life, I came across an article by Father John McCloskey called The Seven Daily Habits of Holy Apostolic People. It was a game-changer for me and gave me the needed boost and motivation to commit to daily prayer. I knew I needed
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Have you ever felt powerless to stop a sinful habit? It could be something as addicting as pornography or excessive drinking or something more subtle like gossip. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Whatever is your pet sin that you can’t seem to break from, here is a powerful remedy that can be a game-changer for many.
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Do you find yourself “going through the motions” at Mass? I know how easy it is to attend Mass and feel entirely disconnected from what is going on. To counteract that tendency, I have tried numerous aids over the years and discovered 5 ways that help me prepare for Mass. Here they are:
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Are we meant to be spectators at Mass, simply watching and listening to what is happening? On the contrary, “Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, §14). But what does
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We often see Jesus in the Gospels venturing out to a secluded place to pray in silence. But was that the only way He prayed? For many of us, we have grown-up with the idea that prayer is a private matter and can only be expressed in our thoughts. Jesus, on the other hand, prayed both in
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