The Jesus Prayer serves as a grounding spiritual tool, offering solace during stress and negativity. Originating from early monastic tradition, it integrates breathing techniques to unify physical and spiritual well-being, enhancing connection with God.
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Martyrs for Marriage
In 1597, five Franciscan friars were martyred in Georgia for teaching the sanctity of Christian marriage to the Guale people. Their sacrifices underscore the importance of understanding marriage within the context of faith and salvation.
Hope in Solitude
Pope John Paul II reflected on solitude, drawing parallels between Adam’s loneliness and his own experiences during Nazi occupation. He emphasized that, while facing despair, turning to God and self-giving leads to deeper companionship and purpose.
Jesus: The Source of All Healing
As Christians and non-Christians alike have made counseling and self-help books a greater part of their lives, it has become increasingly common to hear stories of healing journeys. People today have become comfortable with the idea that they are wounded (emotionally...
Bodily Anxiety and Jesus
The post emphasizes the importance of listening to our bodies, which signal needs and emotions, such as anxiety. It advocates seeking fulfillment through Christ for peace and healing from emotional struggles.
God’s Will For My Body
This blog explores finding God’s will through personal struggles and gifts, using a mix of personal experiences and references to Tolkien’s characters to illustrate that our bodies and time are God-given resources meant for fulfilling our divine purpose.
Connected to Christ’s Resurrected Body
One of the beautiful things about Catholicism is the Sacraments. When we receive the Sacraments, we recognize through visible signs that a spiritual reality is being effected in us. Most of us know that the sacraments provide a unique kind of grace. Through baptism,...
Beggars Before God
“The greatest sinner is the one who has the greatest right to my mercy.” Jesus said these words to Saint Faustina in her famous diary. The greatest sinner is the one to whom Jesus’ Heart is most opened. The thief on the cross. Those who mocked Jesus. It was to these...
Superpowers in Heaven
Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Believe it or not, Jesus wants you to be a superhero—both now and in the world to come. Sometimes we close our minds to the possibilities of the supernatural and of heaven. Many of us know the catechism definition of heaven that...