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Meditations for Hearts Thirsting for God
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Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst; the water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. (John 4:14)
A Grateful Goodbye to Kansas
In December we Apostles of the Interior Life announced a significant transition for our community that involves...
NEW Series: A Grain of Wheat
"Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat." (Jn 12:24). This year, our...
The Power of Powerlessness
Over the last few months, we have begun our considerations of the meaning of suffering as we seek to live out our...
What will you name it?
It could happen that sometimes you feel tepid or lukewarm in your relationship with God, praying becomes tiresome and...
The Hidden Potential of Suffering
Lent is right around the corner — have you thought about what you might give up for Lent? Chocolate, coffee, your...
A Grateful Goodbye to Kansas
In December we Apostles of the Interior Life announced a significant transition for our community that involves...
NEW Series: A Grain of Wheat
"Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat." (Jn 12:24). This year, our...
The Value of Baptism
"Domenico, come here". This is how the parish priest of Santa Croce al Flaminio...
Jesus finds us in Ordinary Time
“Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life.” ― Brian Andreas Ordinary life. Ordinary...
A Grain of Wheat
Health problems. Discouragement. Weariness. Loss of a loved one. Stress. Pain. Who of us has not tasted at least one...
The Greatest Story Every Told
As we open to Matthew 1:1-17, let us gaze at the Father and listen to Him as He slowly recounts our “family history.”....
Consolidation Update: Important community discernment for 2022
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in...
The Examen Prayer
Many of us are familiar with the examination of conscience used to prepare for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Some...
The Way of Beauty
There are so many ways to encounter God — His creativity is truly infinite. For example, some are struck by the Gospel...
To Jesus Through Mary: How to Meditate with the Rosary
According to our Rule of Life as Apostles of the Interior Life the rosary is to be part of our daily prayer. For more...
Why Use a Spiritual Journal?
When was the last time you received a letter? When was the last time you wrote one? These days between email, texting,...
Heaven inhabited by the heart of a woman
Virtually all Christians including non-Catholics would agree that one of our most important religious celebrations is...
Ignatian Imaginative Prayer
Imagination. One of the more common distractions in prayer is an unruly, uncontrolled, vivid imagination. When we are...
What can I do when my prayer feels hopeless?
Discouragement has to be one of the most debilitating feelings. It can come in many forms: your plans are foiled, the...