“The Benedictine vow of conversatio morum is a renewal of the baptismal vow. It is an absolute decision that I want to die and rise with Christ, and that I renounce all seductive counterfeits.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
“How do you allow obedience to set you free in your daily life?” Fr. Derek Sakowski offers a reflection on obedience and the rule of St. Benedict.
Moderation has a seasoned way of wisely tempering zeal, and obedience a way of stretching us to do the things of God which go counter to the way we might decide to do things by way of our own preferences.
Fr. Derek Sakowski reflects on the dramatic difference between solitude and isolation and their contrasting fruits.
Fr. Boniface Hicks explains his calling to the Benedictine way of life.
There are two ways the Lord creates space for Himself: He empties us, then He increases our capacity by expanding us.
The birth of new religious orders breathed new life into the Church. David Torkington continues his history of the Mystical Tradition.
In part 9 of his Mini-Course on Prayer, David Torkington concludes his explication of the final letters of the “OUR FATHER” mnemonic highlighting the importance of an examination of conscience and of repentance.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview liturgy expert Christopher Carstens and discuss the most effective way to listen to the readings during the Liturgy of the Word.
EWTN Bookmark show host Doug Keck interviews Dan Burke on his book “The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila”, which Dan wrote with Connie Rossini.
