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The Beauty of the Lord

One characteristic of a deep prayer life is a sincere appreciation of and longing for true beauty.  In the Hebrew Scriptures, God is associated with the idea of beauty.  This longing for the beauty of the Lord is expressed in Ps. 27: 4: One thing I ask of the Lord that I will seek after: … Continue reading The Beauty of the Lord →

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The Gift of Freedom in Prayer

St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila) is well known for her writings on prayer.  She recognized our real need for freedom in our prayer lives. This freedom is one of her greatest gifts to us, and at the same time, it can be a real challenge. The general way of praying recommended by St. Teresa is known … Continue reading The Gift of Freedom in Prayer →

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Martha vs. Mary

Today is the feast day of St. Martha, who sparked countless debates down through the ages about the merits of the active life vs. the contemplative life. St. Thomas Aquinas believed the contemplative life was superior, based on the passage in Luke 10:38-42 where Martha complains about Mary for sitting at the Master's feet while she … Continue reading Martha vs. Mary →

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