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by Dr. Peter Kreeft | Jul 16, 2020 | Living, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Spotlight | 0 |

Recently I was late getting a manuscript to an editor. My excuse? By far the most popular one in...

A “Strong Catholic” Adrift

by Susannah Pearce | Sep 13, 2017 | Regular Feature, Slow Going | 0 |

One of the things I most enjoy during visits with my family in Southern California, is visiting...

Time

by Dr. Peter Kreeft | Jun 6, 2017 | Living, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Spotlight | 0 |

Recently I was late getting a manuscript to an editor. My excuse? By far the most popular one in...

The Distraction of Busyness

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Jul 17, 2016 | Sundays | 0 |

I once got a harsh letter from a Baptist lady protesting that she could not find the word...

Lack of Prayer is the Cause of Lack of Time

by Dr. Peter Kreeft | Jun 29, 2016 | Living, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Regular Feature | 0 |

Recently I was late getting a manuscript to an editor. My excuse? By far the most popular one in...

Catholic Quote of the Day — from St. Josemaría Escrivá

by ICL Editor | May 15, 2015 | Quote | 0 |

“Don’t you long to shout to those youths who are bustling around you: Fools! Leave those worldly things that shackle the heart and very often degrade it… Leave all that and come with us in search of Love!” (St. Josemaría...

Daily Reflection — Come and See

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 18, 2014 | Reflect | 0 |

John was standing with two of his disciples; and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said,...

The Danger of Martha’s Vindication

by Dan Burke | Jul 25, 2014 | Navigating the Interior Life, Regular Feature | 0 |

I have noticed a troubling trend in past years when the Gospel reading about Mary and Martha’s encounter with Christ surfaces. Of course we all know the passage: “Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village,...

Ask a Carmelite: Help! Sometimes Prayer is So Frustrating

by Carmelite Sisters | Jul 28, 2013 | Ask a Carmelite Sister, Regular Feature | 0 |

Dear Sister Mary Colombiere, In the second mansion St. Teresa strongly emphasizes the need for...

Stumbling Towards Peace

by Randy Hain | Mar 23, 2011 | Surrender & Strength | 0 |

Some weeks ago I blogged about an experience I had in Eucharistic Adoration where I was having a challenge with “noise” and finding peace during my prayer time in front of the Blessed Sacrament. The experience rattled me as my...

Making the Devil Howl on Sunday

by Lorraine Murray | Feb 15, 2011 | General | 0 |

I am sitting in the pew, holding my breath because directly in front of me is a man whose clothing reeks of cigarettes. As I desperately try to avoid being distracted, I remind myself that Jesus loves this man. I also remind...

When God Said No

by Anna Mitchell | Jan 21, 2011 | Young Adults | 0 |

It was a surreal moment at Mass the other day as I listened to the Gospel story from Matthew about Jesus healing the man possessed by a demon. He said: “Be quiet, get out of him!” And the demon left him. It was surreal because I...