The Simplicity of Sainthood: Small Deeds with Great Love
The wisdom encapsulated in the quote, "We don’t have to work wonders, cast out demons, raise the dead, levitate, bilocate, have visions, or make prophecies to be a saint," profoundly challenges our conventional notions of what it means to be saintly. It is a reminder that sanctity is not solely reserved for those who perform grandiose miracles or engage in …
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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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Fulfilled: A Journey of Spiritual Discovery - A Book Review
In "Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism," Sonja Corbitt takes readers on an illuminating journey of spiritual discovery. Through her insightful reflections and profound exploration of Scripture, Corbitt reveals the rich tapestry of Catholicism's biblical roots. In this book review, we delve into some key quotes from "Fulfi…
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Prayer
Prayers for October 2023
I will be taking part in the All Souls novena for souls in purgatory and possibly another one or two. How about you?
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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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