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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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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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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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Books Read: December 2023 Edition
These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan The Stolen Heir by Holly Black Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black Grit Don't Quit by Bianca Juarez Olthoff The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black A Queen of Thieves & Chaos by K.A. Tucker Quantum Supremacy by Michio Kaku A Curse of Blood &a…
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Books Read: November 2023 Edition
The Right Kind of Wrong by Amy C. Edmondson Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Think Faster Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams Behind The Seams by Dolly Parton Exactly What to Say for Real Estate Agents by Phil M. Jones The Awe of God by John Bevere 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders Murder at Midnight by Katharine Schellman The Hundred Years' War on Palestine…
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The Profound Journey of Conversion and Contemplative Love
In the realm of spiritual reflection and contemplation, the words of the wise often carry profound insights that challenge our understanding and, at times, even shock us into deeper contemplation. Today, we embark on a journey inspired by the wisdom of Thomas Dubay's "Deep Conversion/Deep Prayer," a work that delves into the essence of conversion, love,…
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Books Read: October 2023 Edition
The Cloisters by Katy Hays Silence in the Library by Katharine Schellman The Eucharist in Scripture by The St. Paul Center Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas The Wicked Remain by Laura Pohl The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton Deep Conversion Deep Prayer by Thomas Dubay, S.M. Not That Fancy by Reba McEntire Holy Unhappiness by Aman…
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Praying for Priests: A Call to Spiritual Solidarity
When people seek to undermine religion, their first target is often the priest. The reason is simple – when there is no priest, there is no sacrifice, and when there is no sacrifice, there is no religion. Priests are the linchpin that connects the Divine with the human, the sacred with the worldly. Their role is indispensable, and their spiritual well-being is of par…
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The Profound Role of Priests in Our Faith
In the intricate tapestry of the Catholic faith, priests hold a unique and central role. They are the shepherds, the mediators, and the conduits through which the divine grace and sacraments flow to the faithful. In the words of the Magnificat Year for Priests Companion, "At the sight of a spire, you may say, 'What is there? The Body of our Lord. Why is it t…
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Fulfilled: A Journey of Spiritual Discovery - A Book Review
In "Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism," Sonja Corbitt takes readers on an illuminating journey of spiritual discovery. Through her insightful reflections and profound exploration of Scripture, Corbitt reveals the rich tapestry of Catholicism's biblical roots. In this book review, we delve into some key quotes from "Fulfi…
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Books Read: September 2023 Edition
Everyday Utopia by Kristen R. Ghodsee Fulfulled Study by Ascension Press Praying for Priests by Kathleen Beckman Fulfilled by Sonja Corbitt Assassin of Reality by Arina & Sergey Dyanchenko Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake Doctors and Distillers by Camper English Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey Book of Night by Holly Black Fou…
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Radical Jesus
"Jesus was a radical. He reminds us at every turn that God's ways are not a slight variation of man's ways, but they are in fact radically different. Embrace any one of Jesus' teachings seriously and some of the people around you are bound to think that you are taking it a little too far. His teachings don't invite us to the mediocre middle. The…
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A Twist on 60/60
"Offer each hour or activity of your day to God as a prayer for a specific intention. Set an alarm to go off each hour. Take a deep breath and lift the coming hour up to God. Ten seconds at the beginning of each hour will change your life." page 66 Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly This is an interesting idea to build off the 60/60 I wrote about here . …
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St. Therese's Mission of Love
"She had wanted to have all vocations, because she wanted to love Jesus to the point of madness and serve the Church in all possible ways. The breadth of her desires tormented her. She found peace of soul only when she realized, with the help of Scripture, that the greatest service she could render the Church, one that contained all others in itself, was to keep…
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