Tune Your Rule of Life for Summer
As wonderful—or challenging—as summer can be, for many people summer is at least one thing: different. How will you tune your rule of life to be intentional about prayer, community, and mission this summer?
How to Facilitate a Spirit-Filled Discussion (Part 2)
The first part of this article mentioned the redirect technique as a helpful tool for addressing thought-provoking questions that may come up during small group discussions.
How to Facilitate a Spirit-Filled Discussion (Part 1)
As a facilitator of a small group, you play a really important role. You are the instigator of a lively, edifying, spirit-filled conversation around the most important words ever written down—God’s word in Sacred Scripture.
Using Your Imagination in Prayer
Reflecting on Scripture exercises your mind. You use your intellect to understand the passage and ponder the meaning it conveys. But your mind is not only analytical.
Reflections on Pope Francis
My own spirit needs to find such refuge and mercy. My spiritual director once told me, “Jason, Jesus is not a war to be won.” He said this to me because I often slip into the thinking that I can take the ground of holiness—achieve greater love, more freedom, the abundant life of God in Jesus—through the power of my will.
Cómo Comenzar Amistades Basadas en la Fe (Con la Ayuda de Dios)
¿Alguna vez has sentido la motivación de acercarte a alguien de repente y simplemente preguntarle: «Oye,¿quieres ser mi amigo?» Bueno, probablemente esa no sería la forma en la que te acercarías a la persona y evidentemente esas no serían las palabras que utilizarías para iniciar una conversación, pero creo que te imaginas a lo que me refiero.
How to Make Faithful Friendships (With God’s Help)
Have you ever felt the need to randomly walk up to somebody and ask: “Hey, do you want to be my friend?” Ok, that’s probably not how you would approach the person and that’s not exactly how you would start the conversation, but you probably get the idea.
How to Stay Faithful When Your Spiritual Life Feels Dry
“When I first became Catholic,” a friend said to me, “it was easy. God showed up! I had new insights and experiences and I could feel his presence in prayer. But now…”
What Does It Mean to Greet Others?
“Please take a moment to greet those around you”, says the choir leader at my parish immediately before each Mass starts. You might be familiar with these words if you belong to a parish that strives to create a welcoming and hospitable environment.
The Love That Makes Us Real
In our day and age, Valentine’s Day comes with a mixture of feelings and expectations. For some people, Valentine’s Day is a happy reminder of how loved they are and how much love they have to share with those around them.
