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God’s innermost secret revealed
24 May 2016

God’s innermost secret revealed

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 2

Sunday was the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. At the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity here in New Ulm, Fr. Matthew Wiering gave a moving homily which inspired my thoughts for today’s posts. Thank you, Fr. Wiering! The Catechism … Continued

Centering Prayer, Communion, Holy Trinity, Love, Trinity Sunday
How many good works must we do?
21 Oct 2014

How many good works must we do?

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

In the thinking of St. Therese, what does it take to be a saint? Therese grew up in a culture influenced by Jansenism. Jansenism was a heresy from the seventeenth century that over-emphasized the role of grace in man’s salvation. … Continued

Carmelite, Love, Merit, St. Therese of Lisieux, trust, Works
Spiritual growth right where you are now
26 Sep 2014

Spiritual growth right where you are now

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue, Uncategorized | 14

    I remember reading long ago in The Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli, that we deceive ourselves if we think we would be holier if only our exterior circumstances were different. That made a great impression on me. … Continued

Detachment, Humility, Love, Perseverance, Prayer, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, Temperaments, trust
What’s the Little Way got to do with detachment?
8 Apr 2014

What’s the Little Way got to do with detachment?

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 4

  You can’t read the Carmelite saints for long without encountering the idea of detachment. We find it in the writings of John of the Cross, of Teresa of Avila, and even of St. Therese. Detachment for Catholics is not … Continued

Carmelite, Catholic, Love, St. John of the Cross, St. Therese of Lisieux, Suffering
Lessons from St. Teresa’s bookmark
14 Feb 2014

Lessons from St. Teresa’s bookmark

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 2

Lately I’ve been blogging a lot about St. Therese, mostly because I’m writing a book about her. Each day I am immersed in her Little Way. But I haven’t forgotten the other Carmelite saints. Last year I wrote a post … Continued

Carmelite, Catholic, Love, Patience, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Valentine
Top 10 tips for your spiritual life from 2013
27 Dec 2013

Top 10 tips for your spiritual life from 2013

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Uncategorized | 6

  ‘Tis the season for reviewing the old year. How did you advance towards God this year? Do you remember those blog posts that really struck you at the time, or have you forgotten them? Here are some reminders of … Continued

Bible, Catholic, Doing God's Will, Final Judgment, Holiness, Love, Prayer, Silence, trust, Year in Review

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