Prayer
We Are The Tabernacle
"Therefore the illustrious contemplative often complained that many souls given to prayer seek God very far from them in a distant Heaven, instead of seeking and very easily finding him in their own heart."pg 11 We are the Tabernacle! Oh Lord, reveal yourself to me in a new way!
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Prayer
Perpetual Adoration
"Not enough stress is laid on the fact that, though we cannot, whenever we wish, enjoy the company of the God-Man on our altars, it is, however, possible for us to withdraw, like St. Catherine of Siena, into ourselves to commune with the God of our hearts." pg 4 Drawing our attention to our Lord's dwelling place within, we enter adoration. As we mov…
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Book Recommendations
Proud Title of Nobility
"The divine adoption through sanctifying grace received in baptism, the mysterious participation in the Divine Nature, the incorporation with Christ, the mystic priesthood of all Christians, and above all the real presence of God in human souls, are all so many proud titles of nobility of which they are not even conscious. They bear God within them, and do no…
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Just a Thought
As I sat in church waiting for the Eucharist Procession to begin, I was praying that God draws me closer to him when he revealed a truth to me. I was saying, "God draw me to you" while acting like a feral cat caught in a trap trying to get away. It was so helpful for me to see the desires of my heart versus reality. How often are you a feral cat?
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Holiness
Holiness By Holding Open a Door?
Good morning all! Have I piqued your interest? This is me thinking out loud and might be heresy, but half of what comes into my brain is probably heresy. I don't mean to joke about heresy and I would never strive for that... but on to my point. You can hold open a thousand doors for others and never reach holiness. And you can hold open one door and reach …
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Prayers for June 2023
There are so many wonderful prayers! This month we see Phil's patron saints day! I think it might be good for us to do a novena for our marriage to St. Anthony of Padua. I would also like to do one for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Maybe a novena to St. Maria Goretti for someone that I know who is struggling to forgive me. …
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Review
Books Read: May 2023 Edition
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs River Marked by Patricia Briggs Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs Prayer by Hans Urs von Balthasar Moon Call…
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