They say there’s nothing new under the sun, and this age-old adage bears weight in the spiritual realm as well. As humanity collectively – or individually – struggles with different aspects of our fallen human nature through the centuries, certain themes rise and fall in a cyclical timelessness. And so it is that a great …
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Looking for another rich tradition to incorporate into your celebration of Advent? Has your observance of the Advent season been derailed, causing you to search for something to help you finish strong and prayerfully? Look no further than the Latin American custom of Las Posadas! This is a beautiful and unique novena that brings to …
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Advent is fast approaching and will be gone before we know it, particularly because it is an unusually short season this year with the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve landing on the same day. Since we only have 3 full weeks of the season, it is especially important to be intentional about how …
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Thanksgiving Day kicks off the holiday season for us here in America – a season full of beauty and opportunity to reflect on the marvelous blessings we have been given in unique and individual ways, but also a season which can be challenging for those of us who struggle to connect with our families. Too …
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November is the month dedicated to the Holy Souls on the Church calendar, and it is a golden opportunity to deepen our understanding of Purgatory while praying for those on their way to the Beatific Vision. You can’t spend too much time thinking about Purgatory and the afterlife without having your thoughts turned towards Dante. …
When we think of a Carmelite nun, hidden behind the doors of Carmel and living a life centered on silence and prayer, we do not, perhaps, immediately think of the personality type of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Elizabeth was born in France in 1880. She was known for her fiery temper as a child …
A Snapshot of Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity’s Life and Spirituality Read More »