Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles examine the ray of hope St. Therese sends to us through her oblation to merciful love in speaking of instantaneous purification; the Lord’s mercy when preparing a soul to meet Him.
Why does God feel mysteriously absent in deep prayer? Anthony Lilles explains in this excerpt from his book “Fire from Above.”
In this spiritual warfare post, Patti Maguire Armstrong shares her favorite insights from exorcists.
What does baptism do for us? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on this sacrament of initiation in an excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Is mindfulness a helpful practice and should a Catholic participate in in it? In this video Dan Burke compares mindfulness to Catholic mystical tradition and reveals the best way for Catholics to understand this practice and the path they should take as they seek to deepen their faith and be more present to God and those whom He has placed in their care.
Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss St. Thérèse’s meaning of true joy and justice in the eyes of God, and the source of our merits.
Can we really be made new again? Is there really hope for me, a sinner? These are difficult questions but the answer is a resounding YES. This is why Jesus came, to draw us into the reality of peace and healing that only comes through relationship with Him. This relationship begins in the sacraments but is nourished and deepened daily in and through prayer.
How can we find spiritual peace amid the storms of life? Charlie McKinney shares a reflection from “When God is Silent” by Servant of God Luis Martinez.
