In C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, the “senior demon” Screwtape reveals one very interesting plan of the devil. In order to drive us away from God Satan chooses to distract us with “Noise.” He knows that if we are overrun by countless distractions that we will be unable to hear the voice of God in silence. Here is how […]
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One of the most necessary skills to have in the spiritual life is the ability to discern who is speaking to us in the depths of our soul. Without this skill we run the risk of following a voice that leads us away from God to a place of eternal loneliness and despair. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Here are three ways
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After acquiring our “nautical chart” of Sacred Scripture, we now turn to one of the most essential items in a captain’s possession: the compass. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Historically the compass developed over time and was eventually used as a sure guide for the seafarer who desired to know which direction he was headed.
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As we embark upon this quest to “Save Our Souls,” just like any journey we need to have the necessary tools in our “Captain’s Desk” (for we are all captains of our own ships by virtue of our free-will) to ensure that we stay the course and arrive at our destination. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] First off,
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Another frequent temptation that has gained speed in our modern world is how the devil has convinced us that everything is “mine.” [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] This is how Screwtape describes the devil’s devious plan:
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“If there were three such priests as you, my kingdom would be ruined!” Satan’s words to Saint John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Every year on Holy Thursday we are reminded of the utter importance of the priesthood in the Catholic Church. We relive the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the Most Holy Eucharist
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The Stations of the Cross is one of the most neglected devotions in daily Catholic prayer. Often we are encouraged to pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Liturgy of the Hours (which are all great suggestions) but I do not remember anyone suggesting to me to pray the Stations of the Cross on a daily
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