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Wedding Feast of Cana
Do Whatever He Tells You This morning as I was reflecting on the story of the Wedding Feast of Cana, the second Luminous Mystery, 3 things struck me from Christ’ first miracle that helped me in search for a meaningful Advent spiritual exercise. The need to surrender First is the hopeless predicament of the bride…
Read Full PostBook Review: Eucharistic Meditations from St. John Vianney
Eucharistic Mediations About a year ago I was struggling to keep my focus during adoration and honestly that is something I continue to battle; however, thanks to fellow Council of Man member Mike Hans I have been able to use this book he recommended to help me reorient my thoughts during adoration. I think if…
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German Theological Training and German Volume Training I am the first person who wishes for a quick fix. If I can honestly speak, I would say that crying babies are at the top of my list, closely followed by a quick fix for stubborn stomach fat. And yet, in my previous blog post asserts, Building…
Read Full PostThe Catholic Paradox of a “Normal Saint”
“Normal Saints”-yet another Catholic Paradox The Catholic Church loves paradoxes. The source and summit of the faith, the ultimate paradox of the Eucharist, can be summed up well in this: “What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble Himself…
Read Full PostTCMS Book Review: Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool
Book Review: Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool In recent years I have heard Steve Ray recall fondly how his father would read books to him each night. In addition, last year I remember Raymond Arroyo talking about his books and the importance of engaging children’s minds in stories that are not only full of adventure…
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