“Sometimes methods and programs of meditation are aimed simply at this: learning to play a religious role. The idea of ‘imitation’ of Christ and of the saints can degenerate into mere impersonation, if it remains only exterior.” Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer, 69 Remember the WWJD? bracelets? The idea is pretty simple: ask yourself frequently throughout…
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A “Praying the Angelus” Book Club
I’m very excited that Praying the Angelus has been selected by the St. Teresa’s Online Book Club as their featured book for the months of May and June 2017. Nearly 1,000 people will be participating in this online discussion (and you can too). I invite you to join us in reading and praying the Angelus…
Why I Pray the Angelus
My new book, Praying the Angelus: Find Joy, Peace, and Purpose in Everyday Life, is now officially on sale. Find it on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Here’s what I find to be most interesting about Catholic devotions like the Rosary, novenas, and the Angelus: they are passed on from one person to…
What You Should Know about Daily Catholic Devotions
To prepare for the release of To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, I’m dedicating each week to a specific theme. This week’s theme is “Be Evangelized.” Even the most veteran of teachers and ministers need to be continually evangelized. As Catholics we have a treasure trove of devotions to help us be evangelized each and every…
Because God Loves Me
Adding a new prayer practice? Giving something up for God? I hate to break it to you, but you won’t get anything out of it. Well, at least not all by itself. Setting the table and sitting down, doesn’t make a meal. You still need the food. It’s pretty easy to put all of our…
