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Books Read: November 2024
City of God by St. Augustine of Hippo Thomas Aquinas in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern Kierkegaard in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern Descartes in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh How to Tell the Truth by Preston Perry The Midnight Line by Lee CHild Night School by Lee Child Make Me by Lee Child Personal by Lee Child Safe …
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Books Read: August 2024 Edition
Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed Navigating the Interior Life by Daniel Burke Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence The Women by Kristin Hannah Wisdom of the Heart by Peter Kreeft Languishing by Corey Keyes Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Brandt Pitre Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy by Jo…
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Books Read: March 2024 Edition
The Three Conversions and the Three Ways of the Spiritual Life by Fr. R. Garrigou-Lagrange God: What Every Catholic Should Know by Elizabeth Klein The Little Way of Living with Less by Laraine Bennett Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke Let Sleeping Dragons Lie by Garth Nix The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams…
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Books Read: December 2023 Edition
These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan The Stolen Heir by Holly Black Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black Grit Don't Quit by Bianca Juarez Olthoff The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black A Queen of Thieves & Chaos by K.A. Tucker Quantum Supremacy by Michio Kaku A Curse of Blood &a…
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Books Read: November 2023 Edition
The Right Kind of Wrong by Amy C. Edmondson Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Think Faster Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams Behind The Seams by Dolly Parton Exactly What to Say for Real Estate Agents by Phil M. Jones The Awe of God by John Bevere 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders Murder at Midnight by Katharine Schellman The Hundred Years' War on Palestine…
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Self-Love
In the quiet wisdom of St. John of the Cross, we find a profound observation that resonates through the corridors of the soul: "A soul enkindled with love is a gentle, meek, humble, and patient soul." This poignant insight draws us into the depths of spiritual self-examination, prompting reflection on the nature of our inner disposition and the transformati…
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The Sign of the Cross
St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests, possessed a gift for inspiring devotion for the sacred. His words continue to resonate with believers today. One of his most cherished teachings revolved around a simple yet profoundly meaningful gesture - the act of entering a church, taking holy water, and making the sign of the cross. In those sacred moments, S…
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The Profound Role of Priests in Our Faith
In the intricate tapestry of the Catholic faith, priests hold a unique and central role. They are the shepherds, the mediators, and the conduits through which the divine grace and sacraments flow to the faithful. In the words of the Magnificat Year for Priests Companion, "At the sight of a spire, you may say, 'What is there? The Body of our Lord. Why is it t…
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Embracing the Shining Stars Within: A Lesson from Saint Louis Abbey
In the tranquil setting of Saint Louis Abbey, there is a heartwarming tradition that takes place every evening, one that reveals a profound lesson about our intrinsic worth as children of God. The monks of the abbey gather in the calefactory, their monastic "living room," to spend quality time together as a family. It's an opportunity to bond, share sto…
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Truth
"In class a few days later, the same boy raised his hand. When I called on him, he turned around to the rest of the group and said, 'I see what you guys do on the weekends. You’re no better than anyone else. At least I’m true to myself.' There’s a part of me that has to admire a kid like this. He certainly had the courage of his convictions, and I congra…
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Let's Have an Adventure
"In a recent article on postmodern spirituality, Timothy Muldoon makes the following claim about many contemporary young people: 'But what is so utterly foreign to many is the experience of falling in love with God. Religion, for them, is an intellectual exercise rooted in the individual conscience, rather than a response to a God who holds out a hand to say…
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Books Read: September 2023 Edition
Everyday Utopia by Kristen R. Ghodsee Fulfulled Study by Ascension Press Praying for Priests by Kathleen Beckman Fulfilled by Sonja Corbitt Assassin of Reality by Arina & Sergey Dyanchenko Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake Doctors and Distillers by Camper English Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey Book of Night by Holly Black Fou…
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Ponderings
"Thus, the matter in which the Carmelites follow the gospel takes on a deeply Marian character. Mary: magnifies the Lord and exults in the wonders of his merciful love (cf. Lk 1:46); listens to and ponders in her heart all the things concerning Jesus (cf. Lk :19, 51); identifies herself with her people, especially those in need, the spirtually and materially po…
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Fear Silence?
"Isn’t it a shame that we live in a society that so fears silence. We turn the radios on in our rooms, the TVs on in our dens, the stereos on in our cars, and when we are not near any of these places, we plug iPods into our ears—anything to avoid silence. Yet silence itself is the language of God! I’ll let you in on something I just recently learned: set aside a…
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Faithfulness Over Quantity
"There is a risk of taking on more than one could handle and end up discouraged. A relatively short time (twenty minutes or half an hour), spent faithfully on mental prayer every day, is better than two hours now and then." page 84 This is a gentle reminder that faithfulness beats quantity. A moment in prayer daily beats hours of prayer that leads to dis…
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Learn Everything Else
"When you meet a wise person, listen to him and you will learn wisdom; when you meet a foolish person, listen to him and you will learn patience; when you are alone, listen to God, and you will learn everything else." Phil sent me this recently. I thought it was a handy little image and wanted to share it with you. When it comes to the Word, we must realiz…
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Books Read: August 2023 Edition
An Exorcist Tells His Story by Fr. Gabriele Amorth Living with the Monks by Jesse Itzler Brick by Brick by David Robertson Lego Ninjago Season 11 by William N. Andrews Lego Ninjago School for Crooks by Meredith Rusu Friends 2 by Lego Friends Friends 1 by Lego Friends The Lego Story by Jens Andersen Learning Humility by Richard J. Foster Inheritance by Katharine McG…
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Thirst for the Beloved
"Experience shows that to pray well and to be brought to the state of passive prayer in which God and the soul communicate in depth, the heart must be pierced—pierced, that is, by the love of God, wounded by thirst for the Beloved. Only through such a wound can prayer truly descend into the heart and lodge there. God must touch us at such a deep level of our b…
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We are Dust
"I think how little children please their parents just as much when they are asleep as when they are awake; I think how doctors put patients to sleep in order to do operations. And finally, I think how 'the Lord sees our weakness, he remembers that we are but dust'" page 52 'the Lord sees our weakness, he remembers that we are but dust' How …
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Love - It's What Counts
"Remember: the value of mental prayer is not measured by how many things we do. On the contrary: the closer prayer comes to that simple act of love, the more it is worth. Normally, too, prayer becomes more simple the further we progress in the spiritual life." page 57 "St. Teresa of Avila says, 'In prayer, what counts is not to think a lot but to l…
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