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John the Baptist’s Martyrdom: “It Is Not Lawful for You”
On the Feast of The Beheading of John the Baptist
Aug 29 • Lawain McNeil
Only God
True happiness and pure joy are not found in cheese coneys, chocolate fudge, fame, fortune, power, wine, beer, bourbon, scotch, cocaine, marijuanna…
Aug 28 • Lawain McNeil
What Am I Still Doing Here?
A short reflection on the Feast of St Monica
Aug 27 • Lawain McNeil
The Transverberation of the Heart of St Teresa of Jesus (Avila)
Today the Carmelite Order celebrates the Memorial of the Transverberation of the Heart of Saint Teresa of Jesus (Avila). See The Book of Her Life…
Aug 26 • Lawain McNeil
St Louis' Spiritual Testament to His Son
A just king raises up the earth
Aug 25 • Lawain McNeil
Thérèse’s Letter on the Eucharist and Trust
A reflection on the Feast Day of Pope St Pius X
Aug 21 • Lawain McNeil
Apophatic versus Kataphatic Prayer and Theology
Deacon Tracy Jamison, OCDS, PhD
Aug 20 • Lawain McNeil
St John Eudes and the Sacred Heart
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Aug 19 • Lawain McNeil
The Blessed Martyrs of Rochefort
Today the Carmelite Order remembers and honors the Blessed Martyrs of Rochefort.
Aug 18 • Lawain McNeil
The Assumption of the Blessed Mother
Today we celebrate and meditate on the Assumption of Mary body and soul into heaven at the end of her life on earth.
Aug 15 • Lawain McNeil
The Freedom of Surrender
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr
Aug 14 • Lawain McNeil
Schism and Reconciliation in the Salt Mines: Pontian & Hippolytus
There is a strong analogy to be made between our own times and the times of Pontian and Hippolytus.
Aug 13 • Lawain McNeil
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