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Of Saints and Snooze Buttons

Saints know nothing of snooze buttons. Because they know nothing of snooze buttons, they know much of encountering God in the sublime silence of the early dawn. Our bodies, our lower natures seek to own us. Our flesh is ever ready to rule and guide us and take the place of God. This is why we have such harsh language provided by the Holy Spirit through St. Paul: "For those who live a...

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How does Apostoli Viae provide formation for its members?

Question: How does Apostoli Viae provide formation for its members? Answer: There are a number of direct and indirect paths of formation in Apostoli Viae. All of our formation has two purposes 1) to draw the Apostoli Viae member ever more deeply into relationship with God, and 2) to equip them to do the same for others. Here are a few key paths of formation: Community Cenacle Gatherings (...

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Should I pursue balance in my spiritual life?

It is common for those who are fervent to be criticized for their energetic love of the faith. Should that fervor be tempered?

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Contemplation - Why Do Definitions Matter in Mystical Theology?

Dan reflects on how the misuse or misunderstanding of terms can cause spiritual harm.

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Communion - Approach During High Health-Risk

How should we participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when there is a high health-risk situation?

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Why Did Jesus Say that it is Impossible for the Wealthy to be Saved?

Dan reflects on the effects of wealth and the antidotes, that if heeded, will allow for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

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You are Beautiful

Do you feel ugly inside or outside, unworthy of love? You may be surprised to discover what God thinks about you...

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Pentecost Novena for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

One of the most profound mysteries of our Faith is that by entering into the rhythm of the liturgical year, we do not simply remember things that have happened in the past and are now over, but we also — in a mysterious way — experience and participate in those very realities, these sacred and eternal things touching us in our own time. We can dispose ourselves to receive specifi...

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November 8th - Feast of St. Elizabeth of The Trinity

Today, November 8, we celebrate the feast day of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, a French Carmelite considered by Pope St. John Paul II to be one of the most influential mystics of his life. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was born as Elizabeth Catez, “Sabeth” to her friends, in 1880. She was a hot-tempered child with sometimes “furious eyes” whose father died while she ...

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Advent Prayer

Advent begins this Sunday, December 3. We invite you to join us in praying this prayer to help orient our minds and hearts to Him. Redeemer, Messiah, Savior—Your people always long for You, yet we often fail to give in to that longing or seek to satisfy it with worldly things. We beg of You, this Advent, to come to our aid and to draw our hearts to the only Love that satisfie...