The Life of Christian Prayer
5 Surprising Facts About the Sacrament of Confession
(And Why You Need to Go Back to the Sacrament) Is the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession a regular part of your Catholic spirituality? Here are 5 surprising facts about Confession to encourage you to get back to the Sacraments! Fact 1: Reconciliation is an act of community The main purpose of the Sacrament of…
Read MoreLiving the Sacrament of Confirmation
We’re in the Chapel this month, exploring how we can live out the Seven Sacraments in our daily spiritual lives. In this spot check we’ll take a closer look at the Sacrament of Confirmation. But before we launch into that, remember that the Sacraments are always first and foremost actions of the Holy Trinity to…
Read MoreCharity: the Core of Catholic Spirituality
Catholic spirituality, including our prayer life, is founded on charity. The goal of our spirituality is to help us grow in a personal relationship with God. At its heart, that means to live in charity. Let’s discuss what charity is, how it is formed in us, and how we can engage the power of charity…
Read MoreCatholic Prayer: The Virtue of Prudence and the Habit of Prayer
Catholic spirituality and prayer often begins with the virtue of prudence. We need to deal with our own weaknesses & bad habits in order to grow in love for God.
Read MoreCatholic Prayer: How Sacramentals Tie your Prayer to the Sacraments
Sacraments are the fonts of grace that Jesus gave us to draw us into the Mystery of the Holy Trinity. But from that font springs other outpourings of grace from our loving Lord. The sacramentals are one of those smaller fonts of grace. These are ceremonies, rites, or blessed objects instituted by the Church for private…
Read MoreHow the Sacrament of Confession Deepens Catholic Prayer
Most Catholics don’t see the intimate unity between the Sacraments and their daily Catholic prayer life. Here are three connections to encourage you to use the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a regular part of your Catholic spirituality. Reconciliation is physical prayer One of the keys to learning how to pray is to engage your whole…
Read MoreFunerals Are a Time to Celebrate Life!
Losing a Loved One: How to Celebrate Life During Grief Death is a part of life, but that’s a difficult concept to a person who’s lost a close friend or relative. The pain may be intense. Dealing with everyday tasks is outright tiring. It can be difficult to remember the Hope we have in the…
Read More5 Ways to Feel Closer to God
Maybe you’ve been struggling with your faith. Maybe you just want to affirm the love that you have in your heart for Jesus Christ. Whatever your reasons for wanting a deeper connection with the Holy Trinity, here are just a few ways that you can let your inner light shine. 1. Read the Bible Every…
Read MoreDaily Reading: Walk Humbly With Your God
Today’s Readings for the Holy Mass In today’s first reading the prophet Micah tells us that what God really wants from us is our hearts. That doesn’t mean that religious practices, such as sacrifices in the Old Testament or liturgy in the Church today, aren’t necessary. It means that the purpose of every religious practice is…
Read MoreHow Can I Pray to the Holy Spirit?
“I can relate to the Father as creator and as a father. I can relate to Jesus because He actually walked among us. But the Holy Spirit? I just don’t know how to relate to Him.” I hear this all the time. On one hand, I understand. The Third Person of the Holy Trinity doesn’t…
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