I place my blog under the patronage of Ste. Thérèse de l’Enfant Jésus. I also prefer the TLM. All that I post reflects my personal interests and beliefs.
"Work for souls is accomplished, for the most part, in silence. Its efficiency does not depend upon occupation, position or popularity. From a humble cell, hidden away in some cloistered nunnery, there radiates spiritual power which influences thousands of souls scattered over the entire world." (from Sheltering the Divine Outcast by A Religious, Peter Reilly Co., Philadelphia, 1952, p. 56) St. Catherine of Siena, who did not live in a monastery, “formed a cell in her own heart and there she remained continually united with God even when busiest, contemplating Him and speaking familiarly with Him. Thus she attained to a stable, uninterrupted union with her Lord.” (Spiritual Diary, Daughters of St. Paul, 1990). "Whenever you pray, go to your room, close your door, and pray to your Father in private…” (Matthew 6:6) "Brother Body is our cell, and our soul is the hermit living indoors in the cell, in order to pray to God and meditate on him.” (St. Francis of Assisi) "I offer You the cell of my heart; may it be Your little Bethany. Come rest there…” (Elizabeth of the Trinity) "Our Lord frequently told me that I should keep a secluded place for Him in my heart, where He would teach me to love Him." (St. Margaret Mary) "I set up a little cell in my heart, where I always kept company with Jesus." (St. Faustina) "Within yourself you have made a room... a secluded place. You have built it by prayer…. You live in the marketplace and carry the poustinia within you. That is your vocation… The Lord is calling us to stand still before him while walking with men.” (Catherine de Hueck Doherty, Poustinia, Ave Maria Press, 1975) "May the God who is all love be your unchanging dwelling place, your cell, and your cloister in the midst of the world.” (Elizabeth of the Trinity) "Christ is held by the mind knowing Him and the heart loving Him... what is this room except the inner secret of your own person? Keep this inner room clean, so that when it is pure, unstained by sin, your spiritual home may stand as a priestly temple with the Holy Spirit dwelling in it. One who seeks and entreats Christ is never abandoned, but visited by Him frequently, for He stays always with us." (St. Ambrose) Painting of nun: Luigi Busi, In Contemplazione Painting of woman in bedroom: Moritz von Schwind, Early Morning Painting of city street: Arntzenius Spuistraat click here to leave comments in The Parlor
Father John Bartunek answers question on how to love God with the mind; the three interrelated powers of the mind; Christianizing the mind.
I’m grateful for physical traditions to reinforce my spiritual practices. I’m grateful to share in God’s work of creation. Most of all, I'm grateful for...
The saints are said to belong to the world of the incorrupt - a Roman Catholic belief that Divine Intervention allows some humans to avoid decomposition after death as a sign of their holiness.
THE CLOISTERED HEART IS a way of living for God in the midst of the world. It is heart monasticism that can be embraced by married or single persons.
A post about Hilaire Belloc, his influence on my book - and excommunicating capitalism ...
One Minute Reflection – 11 April I know my sheep and my sheep know me….. for these sheep I will give my life……John 10:14-15 REFLECTION – “Jesus, the Good Shepher…
One Minute Reflection – 11 April I know my sheep and my sheep know me….. for these sheep I will give my life……John 10:14-15 REFLECTION – “Jesus, the Good Shepher…
Isn't there a song titled "I drove all night?" Each morning, John asks how Kapaun slept and this song usually comes to mind. I would love ...
Mother Angelica is probably the most famous religious sister in America: she founded EWTN and her shows were a favorite of Catholic audiences for years. And as anybody who watched her knows, she certainly had a way with words! Here are 18 of her best quotes. [See also: 11 Quotes that Explode the “Spirit of Vatican II”] [See also: 12 Quotes from the Master of Middle Earth, J.R.R. Tolkien] And while you enjoy reading her quotes, remember to say a prayer for her. She’s 92 years old
A post about Hilaire Belloc, his influence on my book - and excommunicating capitalism ...
St. Padre Pio said "Serve the Lord with laughter." These 15 Catholic memes will help you do just that! Enjoy these memes, then share!
We take hope and wisdom from St. Therese of Lisieux's sayings and reflections from her Story of a Soul and other writings.
Our Nicene Creed is the beautiful Profession of our Faith. The Church has encouraged us to pray this prayer every day during the Year of Faith in order that we may live it every day for the rest of our lives. This is where the New Evangelization begins....
St. Padre Pio – The Cross Will Not Crush You “The Cross will not crush you; if its weight makes you stagger, its power will also sustain you.” – St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina St. Padre Pio – Guardia…
