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Category Archives: spiritual direction
The Key to Sanctity
Why do so many Catholics when looking upon a cross, remain impassive and indifferent to the sufferings of our Lord? It would be good for our souls to examine ourselves and see if we are guilty of the reason … Continue reading
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Tagged key to sanctity, Passiontide Holy week, St. alphonsus Liguori
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A Get-Rich “Scheme”
According to Forbes Magazine, below is the 2012 list for the ten most wealthy individuals. In just a few sentences though, in what I hope you will take to heart, I am going to tell you how to surpass all … Continue reading
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Short Meditation from St. Eymard
“Now to have one’s mind in God is to have the thought of God ever present, ruling, sustaining, and fructifying. Do you habitually think of our Lord? If you do, He is in your mind and is living there; He … Continue reading
“Give up Communion…???
Don’t we all want to do great things for God? The times call for great saints, but where do we begin? Aaah, the answer is so simple. My prayer for everyone reading these line is that God will give you … Continue reading
4th Post – The Priesthood of the Laity
by Abbé Astruc, “Irish Messenger“ series, a continuation on the theme of Communion: Jesus is in the Holy Gospels, where, in some sort, an incarnation of Christ lies hidden beneath the letter. When you meditate on the Word of God … Continue reading
3rd Post – The Priesthood of the Laity
by Abbé Astruc, “Irish Messenger“ series, a continuation on the theme of Consecration: You, too, are to be changed into Jesus; you are to become “other Christs.” I do not say that this is done really, that is, substantially, but … Continue reading
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2nd post, The Priesthood of the Laity
Abbé Astruc, “Irish Messenger“ series: The Priest, in offering up the Sacred Host, says: “Receive, O Holy Father, Almighty and Eternal God this spotless host which I, Thy unworthy servant, offer unto Thee, my Living and True God, for mine … Continue reading
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Ist Posting – Traditional Understanding of the Priesthood of the Laity
The Priesthood of the Laity The perennial teaching on the exercise of the priesthood of the laity, by Abbé Astruc, “Irish Messenger“ series: Every Christian has received a true participation in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ; as a member of … Continue reading
The Garden of our Souls
We’ve started enjoying the fruits of our garden: tender squash, a variety of peppers, parsley, mint, basil, Swiss chard. I’ve even made pectin from apple drops. And what a delight to see the heaven-sent freebies! I keep a compost pile, … Continue reading
