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magnanimity

Magnanimity Presence of God – O Lord,give me a generous heart, capable of undertaking great things...

preparing for mass: taking a cue from a prayer for...

Preparing for Mass: Taking A Cue from A Prayer for Priests A runt over five years gain now passed...

humble and reverent love

Humble and Reverent Love Presence of God – O God,who art so worthy, deign to lift up my soul, or...

11. a path and a goal (matthew 5:1 12)

“Waiting and patience are essential whether we are to fulfill what we contain begun to be,and to...

what s wrong with crazy with joy ? - day 17, 30...

What does St. Teresa of Avila have to say approximately being crazy with delight? Find out...

on the advent of our lord and its six...

On the Advent of Our Lord and Its Six Circumstances (Part III of III) (from the Advent Homilies of...

join the releasers!

Join the Releasers! Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) An Irish nun from...

how do you prepare to pray? [finding god through...

What does Peter of Alcántara bear to say how you should prepare to pray? Find out in today’s...

help me understand attacks of the devil (part ii...

wait on Me Understand Attacks of the Devil share II of II Editor’s Note: In share I,we looked at...

6 things you need for prayer - finding god through...

What does Peter of Alcántara have to say approximately prayer and what you need to pray? Find out...

who is st januarius?

Today is the feast of St Januarius,also known as San Gennaro. The streets of shrimp Italy in...

feast of the triumph of the cross

“What a great thing it is to possess the Cross! He who possesses it possesses a treasure.”* In...

on the advent of our lord and its six...

Advent’s Second,Third and Fourth Circumstances Editor’s Note: In fraction I, we looked at the...

the hidden treasures of christmas: a retreat guide...

The Hidden Treasures of Christmas: A Retreat Guide for Advent The newest Retreat Guide from RC...

new book begins today: finding god through...

Finding God Through Meditation (Week 1 of 7) Welcome back! After a brief sabbatical...

do you ever get a busy signal when you call god?

Author’s note: It’s Fr. Hilton’s birthday! The Confessions of St. Augustine (Week 15 of...

art that draws us to god

Art and the Angels Art is authentic in its essence when it draws us to God. Everything that is...

contemplating the triumph of mercy — easter week

Contemplating the Triumph of Mercy The Resurrection is a mystery of the triumph of divine mercy over...

growing in prayer

Growing in Prayer Growing in prayer is one of the most important things we can do in our spiritual...

stay with us — easter monday

Stay with Us Easter Monday Presence of God – Do not leave me,O Jesus, gentle Pilgrim; I beget...

pope saint leo the great on the passion of the...

Pope Saint Leo the remarkable’s Sermon LV on the Passion of the Lord* I. The inequity between...

the mystery of the incarnation

The Mystery of the Incarnation Presence of God – I space myself in the presence of Jesus in the...

the pain of meditation [finding god through...

What does Peter of Alcántara beget to say about the pain of meditation? Find out in nowadays’s...

distraction and reading in meditation [finding...

What does Peter of Alcántara have to say about distraction and reading in meditation? Find out...

how to start your day in holiness

How to Start Your Day in Holiness We learn so much from our parents,good habits and bad. perhaps...

interior trials

Interior Trials Presence of God – O Lord,purify me as gold in the crucible; purify me and do not...

devotion makes all things easy

Finding God Through Meditation (Week 4 of 7) It is all too easy to see this phase of life as...

if you only knew…st teresa the waters of...

whether You Only Knew…Saint Teresa and the Waters of Prayer (Part I of II) Jesus tired and...

apostolic maturity

Apostolic Maturity Presence of God – Your admire,O my God, matures my soul and renders it capable...

help me understand attacks of the devil (part i of...

aid Me Understand Attacks of the satan Part I of II Dear Father John, I seem to be constantly...

sleep is good - day 25, 30 days with teresa of...

What does St. Teresa of Avila have to say approximately sleep and human frailty? Find out in todays...

getting things done - day 23, 30 days with teresa...

What does St. Teresa of Avila have to say about getting things done? Find out in nowadays’s...

feast of the archangels

Feast of Saints Michael,Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels final year, and we brought you this post...

challenges in prayer - day 20, 30 days with teresa...

What does St. Teresa of Avila hold to say approximately challenges in prayer? Find out in today’s...

a contemplation that hears heaven

A Contemplation that Hears Heaven Beyond every psychological experience in prayer,however...

alleluia! alleluia! alleluia! christ, the day, is...

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ,the Day, is Risen! Christ is the Day! (Sermo 53, and...

137. staying ready (mark 13:28 37)

Editor’s Note: Click here for Father John’s reflection on the first part of this Sunday’s...

mysticism and the machine: mysticism and...

Mysticism and the Machine Mysticism and Magisterium Series fraction V The central truth running...

invisible allies: retreat guide on st michael and...

INVISIBLE ALLIES: A RETREAT GUIDE ON ST MICHAEL AND THE ANGELS The newest Retreat Guide from RC...

prayer that pleases god - day 21, 30 days with...

What does St. Teresa of Avila enjoy to say approximately prayer that pleases God? Find out...

cheerfulness helps cultivate charity

Cheerfulness Helps Cultivate Charity Cheerfulness is a very mighty assist in fostering the virtue...

peace to men

Peace to Men December twenty-ninth Presence of God – I place myself at the feet of the Infant...

157. the secrets of nazareth (luke 2:41 52)

“By giving us his Son whom,in order to spare us he did not spare, he gave us everything: graced,...

behold the savior comes

Behold the Savior Comes Fourth Sunday of Advent Presence of God – I place myself at the feet of...

offering ourselves to god [finding god through...

What’s the best way to offer ourselves to God? How is it done? Why is it critical? Find out...

december 8, 2015: a declaration of war against...

December 8, 2015: A Declaration of War Against Satan to Save the Christian Family! possess you ever...

mid life: cause for crisis or contentment?

Finding God Through Meditation (Week 5 of 7) Consider…the continual motion of our life,never...

webinar on spiritual warfare and discernment of...

Do you struggle with discouragement? Want to memorize how to battle forces in your life that are...

what is custody of the senses?

I’ve heard approximately custody of the senses. What exactly is it and why should I practice it?...

are you living it right?

Are You Living It Right? I wonder sometimes approximately the outcome of a still verdictless life. ...

how do we convert hearts? - day 19, 30 days with...

What does St. Teresa of Avila believe to say approximately conversion of hearts? Find out...

maiden of the lost ark

“Maiden of the Lost Ark” Two of the greatest mysteries of the Old testomony revolve around the...

peace of soul and humility

Peace of Soul and Humility Nothing troubles us so much as self-love and self-regard. Should our...

month of mary, our guide and our model

Month of Mary,Our Guide and Model Presence of God – Under your protection I hold refuge, O Mary;...

how sanctifying grace makes us like god

How Sanctifying Grace Makes us Like God With the Gift of the Holy Spirit,the gift of supernatural...

the supper at bethany

The Supper at Bethany Monday of Holy Week Presence of God— O Lord,with Mary of Bethany I wish to...

glory to god

Glory to God Presence of God – I unite myself in spirit to the angelic choir singing the glory of...

the annunciation and the blessed virgin s consent...

THE ANNUNCIATION AND THE BLESSED VIRGIN’S CONSENT (fraction III of III) An Advent Homily by Saint...

viva cristo rey: celebrating the life witness of...

¡Viva Cristo Rey! Viva Cristo Rey! Yesterday was the Solemnity of Christ the King,properly known...

saints see christ — glory truly hidden

Saints See Christ – Glory Truly Hidden Someone once told me that the greatest tragedy in this life...

if only you knew…st teresa the waters of...

whether You Only Knew…Saint Teresa and the Waters of Prayer (Part II of II) Editor’s Note: In...

127. the hard road to jerusalem (mark 10:32 45)

“Poverty is true riches. So precious is poverty that God’s only-begotten Son came on earth in...

how does one persevere in faith?

How Does One Persevere in Faith? Dear Father John,I possess returned to the Church after many years...

praying the clausular rosary on the memorial of...

Praying the Clausular Rosary on the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows final year when this solemn...

236. the lord draws near (luke 24:13 35)

“This glorious son of the carpenter,who set up his cross above the all-consuming world of the...

evangelization and the interior life

Evangelization and the Interior Life The Avila Institute offers courses in spiritual formation for...

the role of giving thanks in prayer [finding god...

What role does giving thanks play in meditation? How does it work? How should we approach it? Find...

158. preparing the way (luke 3:1 6)

“For Jesus Christ reigns over the minds of individuals by his teachings,in their hearts by his...

the dedication of the lateran basilica

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica “I have chosen and consecrated this house,says...

crossing over the sea of mediocrity and eternal...

Crossing Over the Sea of Mediocrity and Eternal Fire Perhaps you were expecting a post along the...

heights of prayer - 30 days with teresa of avila -...

St. Teresa describes her spiritual ecstasies and how they caused her distress. Dan and Melissa...

from sorrow to joy: retreat guide on the sacrament...

FROM SORROW TO delight: A RETREAT GUIDE ON THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION The newest Retreat Guide...

sacrifice and the mystical body of christ

Sacrifice and the Mystical Body of Christ Our Lady of Fatima (Week 6 of 8) Did she expose you to...

confessions of a say the black do the red ...

It is tough to extend mercy when one is not intimately familiar with one’s own failures. Most...

ascetical practices 30 days with teresa of avila...

When St. Teresa’s brother expressed a desire to practice physical mortification she gave him some...

human frailty - 30 days with teresa of avila -...

How can we recognize temptations from the enemy when they are disguised as good works? Join Dan and...

vocal prayer

Vocal Prayer Presence of God – Lord,teach me to pray! MEDITATION When one of His disciples said to...

palm sunday of the lord s passion

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Presence of God: O Jesus,I want to follow You in Your triumph,...

prepare the way of the lord! advent christmas...

Prepare the Way of the Lord! Advent and Christmas Preparation Christian life is one of...

what exactly are virtues?

What precisely Are Virtues? AS HUMAN BEINGS in the world of time and space, we have to interact...

wisdom of the saints

Wisdom of the Saints The Graduate Program at the Avila Institute provides an opportunity for you...

why are peacocks considered symbols of the...

Why are Peacocks Considered Symbols of the Resurrection? Dear Father John, I was looking around...

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magnanimity

preparing for mass: taking a cue from a prayer for...

humble and reverent love

11. a path and a goal (matthew 5:1 12)

what s wrong with crazy with joy ? - day 17, 30...

on the advent of our lord and its six...

join the releasers!

how do you prepare to pray? [finding god through...

help me understand attacks of the devil (part ii...

6 things you need for prayer - finding god through...

who is st januarius?

feast of the triumph of the cross

on the advent of our lord and its six...

the hidden treasures of christmas: a retreat guide...

new book begins today: finding god through...

do you ever get a busy signal when you call god?

art that draws us to god

contemplating the triumph of mercy — easter week

growing in prayer

stay with us — easter monday

pope saint leo the great on the passion of the...

the mystery of the incarnation

the pain of meditation [finding god through...

distraction and reading in meditation [finding...

how to start your day in holiness

interior trials

devotion makes all things easy

if you only knew…st teresa the waters of...

apostolic maturity

help me understand attacks of the devil (part i of...

sleep is good - day 25, 30 days with teresa of...

getting things done - day 23, 30 days with teresa...

feast of the archangels

challenges in prayer - day 20, 30 days with teresa...

a contemplation that hears heaven

alleluia! alleluia! alleluia! christ, the day, is...

137. staying ready (mark 13:28 37)

mysticism and the machine: mysticism and...

invisible allies: retreat guide on st michael and...

prayer that pleases god - day 21, 30 days with...

cheerfulness helps cultivate charity

peace to men

157. the secrets of nazareth (luke 2:41 52)

behold the savior comes

offering ourselves to god [finding god through...

december 8, 2015: a declaration of war against...

mid life: cause for crisis or contentment?

webinar on spiritual warfare and discernment of...

what is custody of the senses?

are you living it right?

how do we convert hearts? - day 19, 30 days with...

maiden of the lost ark

peace of soul and humility

month of mary, our guide and our model

how sanctifying grace makes us like god

the supper at bethany

glory to god

the annunciation and the blessed virgin s consent...

viva cristo rey: celebrating the life witness of...

saints see christ — glory truly hidden

if only you knew…st teresa the waters of...

127. the hard road to jerusalem (mark 10:32 45)

how does one persevere in faith?

praying the clausular rosary on the memorial of...

236. the lord draws near (luke 24:13 35)

evangelization and the interior life

the role of giving thanks in prayer [finding god...

158. preparing the way (luke 3:1 6)

the dedication of the lateran basilica

crossing over the sea of mediocrity and eternal...

heights of prayer - 30 days with teresa of avila -...

from sorrow to joy: retreat guide on the sacrament...

sacrifice and the mystical body of christ

confessions of a say the black do the red ...

ascetical practices 30 days with teresa of avila...

human frailty - 30 days with teresa of avila -...

vocal prayer

palm sunday of the lord s passion