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The Confessions
Here is a random collection of my highlights from The Confessions by St. Augustine. "...weeping at the death of Dido for love Aeneas but failing to weep at his own death for failing to love you, O God. You, O light of my heart; you, O bread of the depths of my soul; you, O power who gives vigor to my mind and rouses my thoughts; you I did not love. I was guil…
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No Greater Love: Edward Sri
Sri beautifully captures the essence of Christ's passion, inviting readers to reflect on God's love manifested on the Cross. Here are some poignant quotes that resonated deeply with me: "The nails could not have held him fast to the Cross if love had not held him there first." This quote, found on page 6, encapsulates the ultimate act of love dis…
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Books Read: March 2024 Edition
The Three Conversions and the Three Ways of the Spiritual Life by Fr. R. Garrigou-Lagrange God: What Every Catholic Should Know by Elizabeth Klein The Little Way of Living with Less by Laraine Bennett Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke Let Sleeping Dragons Lie by Garth Nix The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams…
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Surrender
"If love - real love - is a response to the love God has for us, then our inevitable response to God is surrender. God is God; we are not. His love is so pure that the only appropriate response to is is to receive it, to surrender. Surrender is 'an ongoing exodus out of the closed inward-looking self' so that our life is about God." page 173 of Th…
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Introduction to the Devout Life
Here are some of my highlight from this Catholic Classic: Chapter 8: On Meekness Toward Our Neighbors and Remedies Against Anger > Page 207 But this deception may be easily discovered , for despite all their shows of meekness and humility, in response to every little harsh word spoken to them or the smallest injury done to them, they puff themselves up with unpa…
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Consecration to Mary
This is a quick post to tell you that I was wrong with my post last month about the consecration start day for the Marian consecration for the Annunciation. Due to the Feast of Annunciation falling during Holy Week it was moved. The beginning date for the consecration is tomorrow, March 6th. Join both Phil and I as we do our annual consecration.
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Books Read: February 2024 Edition
Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger The Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration by Shane Kapler Sabriel by Garth Nix Overcoming the Evil Within by Fr. Wade Menezes Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Killing Floor by Lee Child The Power of Strangers by Joe Keohane Same as Ever by Morgan Housel Way of…
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New Exodus
The Prophetic Glimpses of a New Exodus: A Journey of Redemption and Promise
In the tapestry of Old Testament prophecy, there are threads of anticipation, weaving a narrative of a new exodus. These prophetic glimpses point towards a future liberation and restoration, mirroring the saga of the original Exodus. Let's explore some of these prophetic references, like Isaiah 43:18-21, Isaiah 11:11-16, and Jeremiah 16:14-15, that beckon us towa…
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New Exodus
Examine the Exodus from a Carmelite Perspective
Delving into the profound narrative of the Exodus unveils layers of spiritual wisdom that resonate with the rich contemplative tradition. Here are key spiritual lessons a Carmelite might draw from the Exodus: The Cry of the Soul: The Israelites' cry for deliverance becomes a metaphor for the soul's deep yearning for union with the Divine. This is the soul'…
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Prayers for February 2024
Here are some novenas for you to consider this month: February is the Holy Family month. February 5th start a novena to St. Valentine. It would be appropriate for those that suffer from epilepsy, for a happy marriage, for courtship, and for an engagement. Feast Day is February 14th. February 18th start a 30 day novena to St. Joseph. It would be appropriate for fa…
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Books Read: January 2024 Edition
When You Suffer by Jeff Cavins Lead Me, Holy Spirit by Stormie Omartian Frogkisser by Garth Nix The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Trustful Surrender To Divine Providence by Father Jean Baptiste Saine-Jure The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco The Mindful Catholic by Dr. Gregory Bottaro The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ros…
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