A short explanation of the relationship between asceticism and mysticism and their connection to spiritual growth. A follow-up post to Lent: How Could Asceticism Be Helpful to Me? Find it. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
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Driven into the Desert
A lenten puzzle based on the readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Cycle B. Find it. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Advice and Encouragement from St. Peter Canisius
A brief reflection on the life of St. Peter Canisius, with encouragement for those who have way too much they need to do each day. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Fidelius and Diabolus: Tim Tebow, Jesus, and Saturday Night Live
One in an on-going series of dialogues between a man and his conscience. Reflection the question of how prayer and divine intervention play a role in everyday activities. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
“Utterly Humbled by The Mystery” – The Spiritual Theology of Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
Fr. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest who was ordained in 1970. He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is an internationally recognized retreat master and spiritual director. Fr. Rohr’s spirituality…
“The Poor You Always Have With You …” – So We Don’t Have to Do Anything About Poverty?
A blog post addressing the oft-quoted statement from St. John's Gospel about the ongoing presence of the poor in our midst. This quote is often used by defenders of the status quo to imply that nothing more needs to be…