Liturgical Seasons
Remaining in the Crypt: Diligence
We can be so impatient when we are faced with how slow our hearts are to change. This article addresses that impatience, including how facing the impatience an be part of our spiritual project!
Read MoreFinding Strength
Reflecting on the spirituality of giving also means reflecting on the spirituality of receiving. What gifts from God do you need to be more aware of?
Read MoreThe Boomerang Gift
Christians are not altruists. We don’t give and expect nothing in return. We give to store up treasure in Heaven, and to build up the Kingdom of God, which benefits all of us. Listen to this story!
Read MoreGenerosity Starts with the Heart
Gift giving doesn’t have to be about materialism. True gift giving starts with a desire to express love.
Read MoreWhen You Need Wisdom
Discerning how to give, how to serve the Kingdom of God, isn’t always easy. How can you know what God wants you to do? Today’s reflection offers some wisdom.
Read MoreInto the Crypt: Ash Wednesday and True Repentance
Lent is the perfect time to visit the Crypt of your Inner Abbey. The Crypt is about cooperating with grace in order to become the masterpiece God created you to be. Ash Wednesday calls us to repentance. But what is true repentance? How does it differ from simple remorse? Come explore the Crypt of your Inner Abbey with us!
Read MoreSitting in the Crypt: Self-Reflection and Self-Knowledge
By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear. Dare to look in thy chest; for ’tis thine own; And tumble up and down what thou find’st there. Who cannot rest till he good fellows find, He breaks up house, turns out of doors his mind. Herbert. Our…
Read MoreFrom the Crypt: What Example of Transformation Can You Present to the World?
True repentance means moving not only away from sin, but toward goodness (and ultimately toward God). So let’s consider what example of God’s goodness we share with the world.
Read MoreWhy You SHOULD Give Up Chocolate for Lent
Apparently, giving something up for Lent has become lame. The current wisdom is instead of sacrificing something for Lent and making yourself miserable, we should focus on doing something “positive” instead. This article shares a better idea . . .
Read MoreWhose Day Will You Brighten
The best gifts we can give are often those that don’t cost any money, but that let people know we haven’t forgotten them. We can give these gifts even to people we don’t know!
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