Books Read: November 2025

The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard  Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Augustine the African by Catherine Conybeare Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Reading the Gospels as Christian Literature by Joshua W. Jipp E…

The Incompatibility of Comfort: Embracing the Carmelite Rule for the New Year

The journey to the interior life, as taught by  St. Teresa of Avila , requires true dedication. As we turn our hearts toward the future year, I find myself drawn back to the very foundation of her teaching in The Way of Perfection : "Our primitive rule states that we must pray without ceasing . If we do this with all the care possible—for unceasing prayer is the…

Books Read: October 2025

What Your Soul Needs for Stressful Times by Holley Gerth The Path to Peace by Ann Swindell The Hidden Peace by Joel Muddamalle Found by John MacArthur Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood

Prayer of the Paschal Mystery

Prayer of the Paschal Mystery O Christ, my Bridegroom, You are lifted high upon the tree, a throne of wood, a crown of thorns, yet my heart sees only majesty. Your whisper is mercy: “Father, forgive them”. Your gaze is promise: “Today you will be with Me in Paradise”. Your blood, poured out, is wine for my soul; Your side, opened, is a garden spring. The veil is to…

Books Read: September 2025

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling  Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry Change of Heart by Falon Ballard Sincerely, Stoneheart by Emily Wilson Hussem The Dark Fable by Katherine Harbour Let God Fight Your Battles by Joyce Meyer The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Midnight Lullabies by Lauren Eberspacher Peace for Your Mind, Hope for Your Heart by D…

Books Read: August 2025

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey The Awakening by Nora Roberts The Becoming by Nora Roberts The Choice by Nora Roberts Starling House by Alix E. Harrow The Way of Perfection: Study Edition The Way of Prayer by Father Gabriel The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Ma…

Books Read: July 2025

For Eternity by Geneva Lee Babel by R. F. Kuang Brother by Ania Ahlborn Keep It Shut by Karen Ehman Lord, Change My Attitude by James MacDonald The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni The Crime Brulee by Rebecca Connolly Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann Big Bad Wool by Leonie Swann Never Flinch by Stephen King

Books Read: June 2025

The Dragon Republic by R. F. Kuang Embracing Trust by Joanna Weaver Having a Mary Spirit by Joanna Weaver Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee

Books Read: May 2025

Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Sanditon by Jane Austen St. Teresa of Avila 100 Themes on Her Life and Work by Tomas Alvarez The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A. Flynn The Jane Austen BBC Radio Drama Collection by Jane Austen Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg The Art of Laziness by Library Mindset If You Tell by Gregg Olsen

Books Read: April 2025

When Cicadas Cry by Caroline Cleveland A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind by Shoukei Matsumoto Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee The 8 Minute Organizer by Regina Leeds Never Get Angry Again by Dr. David J. Lieberman, Ph.D. Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz Filthy Rich Vampires: Second Rite by Geneva Lee Darkfall by Dean Koontz  T…

Books Read: March 2025

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Gentle by Courtney Carver What if YOU are the Answer? by Rachel Hollis Manage Your Time to Reduce Your Stress by Rita Emmett Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer Twilight / Life and Death by Stephenie Meyer Early Christian Lives by Gregory Athanasius Homi…

Books Read : February 2025

Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz Keepers of the Sword by Guy Morgan Galli Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems: From Anger, Boredom, and Temptation to Gluttony, Gossip, and Greed by Joseph M. Esper How to Take Smart Notes by Sonke Ahrens The Hunter's Son by Gregg Luke Rethinking Mary in the New Testament by Edward Sri Walking with Mary by…

Books Read: January 2025

Ruth and Naomi by Toni Sorenson Peter by Toni Sorenson A Hopeful Christmas by Krista Jensen

Books Read: December 2024

Theology and Sanity by Frank J. Sheed On the Incarnation by Athanasius Catechism of the Catholic Church The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis The Sentinel by Lee Child The Secret by Lee Child Demon's Bluff by Kim Harrison Wicked by Gregory Maguire Better off Dead by Lee Child In Too Deep by Lee Child No Plan B by Lee Child Blue Moon by Lee Child Cleaning the Gold by …

Books Read: November 2024

City of God by St. Augustine of Hippo Thomas Aquinas in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern Kierkegaard in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern Descartes in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh How to Tell the Truth by Preston Perry The Midnight Line by Lee CHild Night School by Lee Child Make Me by Lee Child Personal by Lee Child Safe …

Books Read: October 2024

Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes Second Son by Lee Child Worth Dying For by Lee Child 61 Hours by Lee Child Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child The Catholic Cowboy Way by Fr. Bryce Lungren Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Nothing to Lose by Lee Child Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child One Child by Lee Child The Enemy by Lee Child

Books Read: September 2024

Sideswipped by Kim Harrison  Perfunctory Affection by Kim Harrison  Emergence by Kim Harrison Persuader by Lee Child Totality by Kim Harrison First Contact by Kim Harrison  Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

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The Central Mystery of Christian Faith

" The Trinity " by Laurent Girardin is marked with  CC0 1.0 . "The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself." (CCC 234) How are you living this out in your life?  Is the mystery of the Trinity the central mystery in your life?  I was asked this recently and what a co…