In this third post of her series on Pentecost and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Dr. Mahan explores the topic of Understanding. Beginning with understanding a bit about God and moving through the levels of our human experience of…
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Quote of the Day — Thomas à Kempis
A blog post featuring one of Thomas à Kempis' insights into God's way of valuing human endeavors. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Blessed Julian of Norwich Feast Day — “All Is Well,” by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
A blog post introducing English mystic, Blessed Julian of Norwich. Dr. Mahan is a specialist on mystics and has done in-depth research on Julian. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Celebrations and Heartbreaks – There’s Always a “Day After”
A reflection on the common experience of highs and lows in life, each followed by a "day after" in which we find that life goes on and we bask in the grace received or begin to heal from the hurts.…
Providence/Grace and Free Will, by Susan T. Mahan
"We live in a world where we often feel pressured to prove that God exists and then we can be at a loss in explaining where God is. Out in the world of work, everyone is supposed to pretend that…
Lent: How Could Asceticism Be Helpful to Me?
A short post on the idea of asceticism in spiritual growth – as a part of the experience of Lent. 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
Blessed Adolph Kolping – Caring for Workers and Families
This son of a shepherd, a shoemaker by trade, managed to gain an education in Germany in the 19th century, and become a priest. Expecting to spend a life teaching, he instead spent his life organizing communities of mutual support…
The Blessing of Presence
A blog post offering encouragement and a way to experience the blessing of presence for those who are concerned about being overly taxed by the commitment of involvement. 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
