Wondering what I’ve been doing since I haven’t been blogging? Writing a new book, of course! The Q & A Guide to Mental Prayer is now available on Amazon in paperback and ebook formats. It should be available at other … Continued
The sexual abuse crisis of 2002 was often called the Long Lent. Have we at last reached Good Friday? If you have not yet read the statement of former Papal Nuncio to the US Vigano, regarding who knew what … Continued
My first published book was the brief, free Five Lessons from the Carmelite Saints That Will Change Your Life. Lesson four is: “Little things matter (a lot).” This came home to me earlier this week while meditating on Judas’ betrayal of … Continued
This past Monday, Dan Burke and I appeared live on At Home with Jim and Joy on EWTN. We discussed our book The Contemplative Rosary, what contemplation is, and how you can pray the Rosary better. If you missed the show, please … Continued
In my Facebook Group Authentic Contemplative Prayer some discussions recycle every few weeks. One is whether we need a spiritual director. Another is whether contemplation is necessary for holiness. Misunderstandings on these topics have the same root. They rest on … Continued
Can we legitimately mix Buddhist or Hindu practices with our Catholicism? Many people claim we can. Buddhist themselves believe anyone can practice meditation. Some Catholics take the same viewpoint. Centering Prayer, mindfulness, Yoga, and more have been introduced at … Continued