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Elijah

God turns sinners into saints
29 Nov 2014

God turns sinners into saints

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 7

Sometimes my mind is too tired or distracted to engage in detailed meditations during prayer time. I look for a simple image to focus on that will bring me into God’s presence and still my scattered thoughts. One of my … Continued

Elijah, Mt. Carmel, Prayer, Sacrifice
In the spirit of Elijah
25 Jul 2014

In the spirit of Elijah

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 5

  In the past week we’ve celebrated two major Carmelite feasts: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (July 16) and the prophet Elijah (July 20). These two great saints in different ways exemplify what Carmelite spirituality is about. Elijah demonstrates the … Continued

Blessed Virgin Mary, Carmelite, Catholic, Elijah, Prayer, Prophetic Spirit
The Transfiguration teaches us detachment
25 Mar 2014

The Transfiguration teaches us detachment

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 18

  Last week’s Gospel was about the Transfiguration of Jesus. As you recall, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up Mt. Tabor. Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Him about His coming Passion. Hearing the Gospel, I was struck … Continued

Catholic, Elijah, Holiness, Moses, Transfiguration
Are you crowding out God’s voice?
14 Mar 2014

Are you crowding out God’s voice?

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 1

Lent is a good time to clear the clutter out of our spiritual lives so we can focus on Christ. We are in the desert like Jesus, like Israel in the Old Testament. The desert is barren, yet full of … Continued

Carmelite, Catholic, Elijah, Lent, Prayer, Sacrifice, Silence
Finding patterns in the Bible
24 Sep 2013

Finding patterns in the Bible

by crossini4774 | posted in: Homeschool & Parenting | 8

Last week for homeschool we did a narration of the Transfiguration. While reading the story aloud, I had an epiphany: it echoes the story of Moses receiving the 10 Commandments. I shared the parallel between the two stories with my … Continued

10 Commandments, Catholic, Elijah, homeschool, Moses, Mount Tabor, Transfiguration, Typology
To hear God, be silent
6 Aug 2013

To hear God, be silent

by crossini4774 | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 19

Remember when God spoke to Elijah on Mt. Horeb?  There was a mighty wind, an earthquake, and a fire, but it was not until Elijah heard a gentle whisper or “a still, small voice” that he knew God was present … Continued

Carmelite, Catholic, Elijah, Mother Teresa, Prayer, Simplicity

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