INTIMACY
My relationship with God
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Should I be Searching for a Spiritual Director?
Spiritual direction makes us feel special. We get to talk about ourselves and feel heard. We get to think about how well we are doing and pat ourselves on the back for making such "great efforts" in our spiritual lives. It gives us space to feel bad for ourselves and...
The Actual, Physical Impediment to Growth in the Spiritual Life
Could this be your problem? It is wonderful to have a comfortable relationship with God, to read the Bible and desire His presence and action in your life. It is beautiful indeed to pray and praise with all your heart, soul, and voice. It is commendable to give your...
What is the Purpose of Lent? – Why live Lent?
Lent is coming up quickly. It's so easy to "give up chocolate" or take the cursory but meaningless, "I'll be nicer", approach to Lent (now that "Don't just give up chocolate for Lent" has become popularized). Maybe our goal is to "Read the Bible more" or "Pray 10...
Why Seek God? – Benefits vs. Difficulty
Why seek God? Seek the Lord, while He may be found: call upon him, while He is near. - Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and His justice, and all these things shall be added unto you. - Matthew 6:33 We live in a culture of self-sufficiency. We...
The Real Problem with Catholicism…
I've been reading internet articles and listening to people spout their anti-Catholic nonsense for years. Problem is, none of it makes me hate Catholicism, it's just another form of bullying or prejudice, based on false information, misunderstandings, painful...
How to Foster a Spirit of Mental or Interior Silence
Interior quietude allows you to experience a strong connection with God no matter what is going on around you. It is like a clear communication channel, one that does not easily succumb to distraction or get drowned out by the “static” of everyday life. Mental silence...
