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
A couple of years ago I mentioned that I was co-writing a book with Dan Burke of the National Catholic Register, the Avila Institute, and SpiritualDirection. com. It is finally published! The Contemplative Rosary just became available. You can find it … Continued
Guest Post by Dr. Peter Howard Healthy families lead to solid vocations and a stronger and more fruitful sacramental life of the Church, which is its life-blood. If we want to know the needs of the Church, we … Continued
If you asked the saints what is the quickest way to become holy, most of them would answer one of two things: devotion to the Eucharist or devotion to Mary. We’ll save the Eucharist for another day’s post. Today I’d … Continued
Back in Advent, Dan and I sang The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came as part of our Evening Prayer. It struck me how perfect this hymn was for teaching children about the Annunciation. I conceived the idea (yes, that’s … Continued
As this month of the Rosary comes to an end, I’d like to celebrate this wonderful prayer by sharing with you five things you may not know about its history, and how and why to pray it. 1. The … Continued