Detachment – Page 4 – Contemplative Homeschool

7 Jun 2013

Why is spiritual detachment necessary?

by crossini4774 | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 9

In my post last week we defined spiritual detachment as getting rid of our selfish clinging to things or persons other than God in response to His love for us. Today I would like to address why detachment is necessary. … Continued

31 May 2013

What is detachment in the Catholic spiritual life?

by crossini4774 | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 28

Among Carmelite saints, John of the Cross, co-founder of the Discalced Carmelites with Teresa of Avila, is not the most popular. Why not? He insisted that detachment was necessary for holiness. Many Catholics, misunderstanding his teaching, think it too hard … Continued