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Awaken

Awaken

October 16, 2016
Steven Thomas
Editor's Choice

There’s this part in Dune that I would like to take hold of as ours in faith, oh children of Abraham, “The sleeper has awakened!”…

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Offensive Resistance

Offensive Resistance

October 12, 2016
Steven Thomas
Editor's Choice

Ignoring oppression will not make it flea.  In fact, the attack will be compounded.  If you are a Christian in complete armor you are armed…

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bride

Your Bride Oh Lord, Your Bride

August 15, 2016
Steven Thomas
Editor's Choice

God, I pray that you would heal the Church, bearing her wounds in your Sacred Heart.  Hold not back your tender mercies toward her.  Remember…

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Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 5, Chapter 2

Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 5, Chapter 2

March 4, 2014
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Book Talk, Introduction to the Devout Life

CHAPTER II. Meditation on the Benefit conferred on us by God in calling us to His Service. 1. CONSIDER the points on which you are…

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Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 4, Chapter 15

Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 4, Chapter 15

February 18, 2014
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Book Talk, Introduction to the Devout Life

CHAPTER XV. An Illustration. LET me illustrate what I have said by an anecdote of Saint Bernard. It is common to most beginners in God’s…

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Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 4, Chapter 14

Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 4, Chapter 14

February 11, 2014
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Book Talk, Introduction to the Devout Life

CHAPTER XIV. Of Dryness and Spiritual Barrenness. SO much for what is to be done in times of spiritual consolations. But these bright days will…

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Advent Planning

Advent Planning

November 30, 2013
Bekah
Practice

Advent has become one of my favorite Liturgical seasons.  After months of Ordinary Time, we change directions and start looking ahead.  Our focus becomes preparation,…

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Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 3, Chapter 37

Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 3, Chapter 37

October 8, 2013
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Book Talk, Introduction to the Devout Life

CHAPTER XXXVII. Of Wishes. EVERYBODY grants that we must guard against the desire for evil things, since evil desires make evil men. But I say…

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Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 3, Chapter 35

Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 3, Chapter 35

September 24, 2013
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Book Talk, Introduction to the Devout Life

CHAPTER XXXV. We must be Faithful in Things Great and Small. THE Bridegroom of the Canticles says that the Bride has ravished His heart with…

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Honeycomb

Sweeter than honey

August 17, 2013
Bekah
Personal Experience

Anxiety has bee plaguing me most of the summer. I know intellectually that God is calling me to a deeper trust in Him and rely…

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