Posts Tagged ‘christianity’
Does Spiritual Growth Mean Being Poor?
What exactly is the role of money in God’s plan for our spiritual growth? The Second Vatican Council warned us about the growing gap between our faith and our everyday lives. As disciples of Christ, we are called to sanctify every aspect of life for the authentic† development of human life and for the glory…
Read MoreCatholic Prayer and Intimacy with God – Live a Joyful Celebration of the Truth
Second Key to Spiritual Growth: Forming the Habit of Prayer & Spirituality Like any relationship, prayer needs to be grounded in the truth. In prayer, truth becomes intimacy with God. Growing in intimacy with God is a major goal for you, isn’t it? Forming a habit of prayer is an important first step of developing…
Read MoreCatholic Community: the Heart of Catholic Learning
Note: while this post is about smaller versions of a Catholic community, some of you may be interested in taking this idea to the next level and actually living in a Catholic neighborhood. Such a lifestyle has its strengths and weaknesses, but it’s a fascinating idea. As I went through the client needs survey I was…
Read MoreWhy Virtues are the Secret to Transforming Your Life
Could the secret to the life transformation you seek lie in the depths of ancient Catholic teaching? Yes! The ancient Catholic teaching on good moral habits can be life-changing! Character development is a very important part of Catholic spiritual growth – becoming who God created us to be. None of us are really satisfied with…
Read MoreSpiritual Growth in Gaudium et Spes from Vatican II
Lumen Gentium and Gaudium et Spes both seem to focus on Church policies and procedures. They don’t seem to be about spiritual growth at all. Yet, the Second Vatican Council reminds us that the mission of the Church belongs to everyone. Gaudium et Spes discusses how the Church needs to respond to the modern…
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