It is the evening before the Disciples Investiture and I have just entered the Church for Holy Hour at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Three hours earlier, I had arrived in the Birmingham airport after a six-hour flight from California, having left my four young children in the care of my generous husband who wasn’t exactly sure what to think about what I was doing but supported...
Dan reflects on how the misuse or misunderstanding of terms can cause spiritual harm.
“Hear and let it penetrate your heart, my dear little son: let nothing discourage you, nothing depress you. Let nothing alter your heart or your countenance. Also do not fear any illness or trouble, anxiety or pain. Am I not here who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not your fountain of life? Are you not in the fold of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms?...
Stephanie Burke talks about The Lies that the Devil Tells Women and the Antidote to those Lies
Hide yourself for a time from your turbulent thoughts. Make a little space free for God; and rest for a little time in him.
The investiture was something that has changed everything for me...
In the important article below, Dr. Grondelski explains the philosophical, cultural, and theological backdrop to a few important maxims that I regularly propose. This piece and these maxims are helpful to lead us to an important traditional reflection on the last four things as we head into Advent. Here are the maxims:
The human person has an infinite capacity for self-deception
We alwa...
Vital correction of the most problematic errors of our time...
Please join us in praying this novena to Our Lady of Good Success of the Reform for the following intentions:
that the revelations that need to be uncovered to heal the Church be uncovered,
in reparation for the sins of those who allowed the idolatrous activity at the Amazonian Synod,
for the healing of the Church,
for the protection of good priests, bishops, and cardinals, and that...
A Powerful Prayer for Difficult Times in the Church
Mary - Mother of the Church, Guardian Angels of the Church, our parish, and diocese, St. Peter - Father of the Church, St. Joseph - Protector of the Church, we beseech you to join with us in prayer for the Pope, Cardinals, Bishops, leaders, and all Apostoli Viae members around the world.
Merciful Father, we beg You by Your boundless lov...
