HOLY SILENCE

Corruption, vanity, idleness, amusement, and worry tear us away from God. They make us slaves to our earthly life. "Night comes with its...

Sadness, difficulty, anger, and fear seem to be a part of life. But from where do these arise? Setting aside illness and death for the...

"So, a sinner persists incessantly in his troubles and anxieties, and in his search for excessive knowledge, many possessions, and...

You step up. Your heart quickens. You stare. You fold your hand into a peaceful fist. You lift your newly heavy arm. Your knuckles meet...

Traveling can be joyful at this time of year. Airports are filled with festive decorations, trios play smooth jazz, travelers are...

The end of summer and the beginning of fall. Changes in the weather and a new school year. Stricter focus at work and a preparation for...

Change comes to us. Maybe a relationship breaks down or you start a new one. Maybe you lose a job or find a new one. Maybe your prayer...

Pray. Then, act. This is what the Apostles taught us. We don't make it easy for ourselves or others to take the path that God wants for...

If you've ever experienced a quiet moment under a tree, alone in a taxi cab sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, or simply staring out of...

Emptying yourself - so that the fullness of the love of Christ can take over your interior - can feel like a Crucifixion. When it does,...