On the Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6) we celebrate the day when Jesus, having taken three of his disciples to the top of a mountain to pray with him, experienced the presence of God so dramatically that the disciples…
Category: Prayer
Becoming Radiant in the Presence of the Lord
Thoughts on the topic of prayer as entering into the Presence of the Lord and spending time there. Examples are taken from Jesus’ teachings, the experiences of Moses, Abraham, and Martha, and the insights of Ignatius of Loyola. Find it.…
Feast of the Visitation: Celebrating Blessings Hidden Within
The Feast of the Visitation is a celebration of the meeting of Mary with her cousin Elizabeth when both women are expecting their firstborn children. Mary’s song of praise is sung or recited daily as part of Evening Prayer in…
A Song of Praise as the World Turns — The Benedictus
A reflection on the hymn of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist. After spending nine months unable to speak following the announcement by an angel that his elderly, barren wife would have a child, Zechariah spoke praising God for His…
Rejoicing When Our Hearts are Breaking
During the third week of Advent, we are called to rejoice because the Lord’s coming is imminent. The very name of the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete, comes from the first word of the Entrance Antiphon for the day’s Mass,…
“The New Translation of the Roman Missal” One Year Later
A reflection on the experience of the introduction of the third edition of the English translation of the Roman Missal one year after its implementation world-wide. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
A Quote from St. Clare for her Feast Day
St. Clare of Assisi was a friend of Francis of Assisi and founder of the Poor Clares. She gave advice to her sisters and to us for how to be transformed into God's image through contemplation. Find It. Did…
Spiritual Growth and Discernment, by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
A reflection on the relationship between spiritual growth and discernment, with examples of ways that ordinary choices are forms of discernment that help us in our spiritual growth. Dr. Mahan is a trained spiritual director and writes from years of…
Asceticism and Mysticism – The Two are Linked, by Susan T. Mahan
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
Almsgiving, Prayer and Fasting – Lenten Practices in Our Lives Today
A blog post for the beginning of Lent. What do these ancient practices mean today and how might they be part of a Lenten journey? Find it. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
