Medjugorje has confounded secular observers and others alike for many reasons. Many theologians, and
believers in general, bring an unreasoned, preconceived bias of the supernatural as an ingredient in the
spiritual journey. Yet the entire anthology of the Roman Catholic Church and people we call saints demonstrate that the miraculous and mystical were often commonplace.
As we are in a Holy Year dedicated to St. Joseph, I want to conclude this series of articles with a reflection on consecrations. The last several months we have been considering several forms of prayer – the Mass and the Daily Office, lectio divina, and mental prayer, with a separate piece outside of this set on the Holy Rosary.
Mental prayer is the furnace of love on this earth. The Church’s liturgy — Mass, Divine Office, liturgical devotions–, with lectio divina, the Holy Rosary, and personal devotions, all prepare us for the great personal encounter with Christ in our prayer.
It’s never easy to write about oneself. Basic writing principles suggest beginning with a strong lead, hooking readers right from the start with something interesting, exciting, or impressive. But to describe the Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, only one word …
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The last several months have seen us go through a sea-change, into waters we had hoped we would never see. Now we are on the open seas, and there is a storm about us. What are we to do?
Recent years have witnessed a shocking loss of faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. They’ve also seen a dramatic rise in instances of Eucharistic abuse. The coronavirus situation has elevated these related problems to crisis levels …
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I like everyone, have struggled with a wide range of emotions since the last presidential election. If there is a human emotion to be had, I have had it.
America is now faced with a very serious crisis. It can be argued it is as serious when General George Washington was hours away from defeat in Delaware with a country giving birth. Washington’s army of farmers and patriots in …
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Daily Mass should be the bedrock of our spiritual life, to the extent we are able to assist at the Holy Sacrifice. The Church does not require daily assistance at Mass of us: we are obligated on Sundays and holy days of obligation, unless we are dispensed. Yet the Church’s saints and doctors have always recommended daily assistance, and they advise us to attend with a missal in hand. Why?
