INTIMACY
My relationship with God
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What is the Difference between Traditional Catholicism & Other Religions?
What is the Difference between Traditional Catholicism & Other Religions? This question has been asked a thousand times and there are many different correct answers. There are some who believe that the point is mute and that the Religion you profess doesn't really...
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...
