The Lights of Advent Keep Vigil

Advent candles lit within my being, Prayer like a torch, Calling on the Spirit, To light the lamp of vigil And illuminate my soul. Thanksgiving, a spotlight, Setting blessings all aglow, While praise as a million votives Ring Your manger in the night. Though my soul be steeped in sorrow, For the sin that went … Continue reading →

Sins of Ignorance and Sins of the Flesh| Catholic Spiritual Direction

Sins of Ignorance and Sins of the Flesh by Fr. Mullady Sins of Ignorance and Sins of the Flesh Editor’s note: It is our great pleasure to welcome Father Brian Mullady OP to our writing team. He is a professor, preacher and retreat master, who has authored three books, and is the Theological Consultant to … Continue reading →

New Books by Sr. LaDonna M. Pinkelman OSF – Franciscan Flowers and Franciscan Flowers ll

Kindle editions: Franciscan Flowers Franciscan Flowers ll Christmas would be a lovely time to present a gift of poetry, prayer and praise.: Prayers, prose and poetry of Sr. LaDonna M. Pinkelman OSF, gleaned over a period of many years of journaling. Franciscan Flowers ll continues where she left off in her previous work, Franciscan Flowers, … Continue reading →