Philip Kosloski

The Fourth Step of Lectio Divina: Resting in the Gaze of Jesus

Returning to our series on lectio divina, we arrive at the final step, contemplation (contemplatio). [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Thus far we have read (lectio) the passage of scripture, meditated (meditatio) on it, and prayed (oratio) to God, relating everything back to Him. It is now our duty to rest in the presence of God and simply absorb the moment. This is how Father Luke Dysinger, OSB, describes it:

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Saint Aloysius Gonzaga and Ten More Heroic Saints Who Died Young

[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Check out my latest article on Aleteia: There is a common fallacy that says you must “live a little” while you are young. The implication is that young people should do something fun with their lives, see the world, experience life and disregard any “rules” that might weigh them down. Religion is often

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The Miracle That Prompted Poland’s Love for Our Lady

[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Robert Drózd CC via Wikipedia[/featured-image] Check out my latest article for Aleteia on Poland’s devotion to Our Lady: As we draw nearer to the celebration of World Youth Day next month, let us remember that this year’s patron saints were not only formed in a Christian culture devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, they

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