St. Albert the Great teaches that true devotion means surrendering entirely to God’s providence. By detaching ourselves from earthly distractions, trials, and even consolations, the

St. Alphonsus teaches that true poverty of spirit is not mere lack of possessions but detachment from all earthly things, so that the heart is

True charity is more than sentiment—it is expressed in action toward the poor, the dying, and even our enemies. St. Alphonsus reminds us that almsgiving,

Do you struggle with envy of others? Take the counsel of the saints and discover the greatest remedies for envy! To these rewards that you

Everyone suffers in our fallen world. Suffer with merit by uniting your will to God’s and surrendering your life to Him! The Pains of Resisting

Saint Bonaventure teaches that evangelical poverty is essential to true holiness and perfection. Inspired by Christ’s radical poverty in birth, life, and death, Christians are

We know well the institution of the Eucharist, but do we study the institution of confession? Follow its origins through Scripture with this selection from

Saint Bonaventure teaches that true holiness begins with deep and honest self-examination. By identifying negligence, passions, and malice within, the soul can progress toward perfection.

St. Albert the Great teaches that true union with God begins by freeing the soul from earthly distractions and attachments. By cultivating a pure will

In this reflection from The Month of Mary, According to the Spirit of St. Francis de Sales by Don Caspar Gilli, we explore the profound

In The School of Christian Perfection, St. Alphonsus Liguori teaches that true holiness depends on daily self-conquest. Prayer alone is not enough if we do

In The Life of Christ Revealed, Blessed Veronica sees a hidden moment of sorrow and love between Jesus and His Mother before His Passion. She

All over the world, statues and icons of the Blessed Mother have wept tears. Read a Church-approved account of miraculous weeping, told by the Miracle

Christ specifically asks us to imitate His Heart in its humility and meekness. This is no accident, for humility is the queen of virtues and

St. John of Ávila reminds us that because God is so great, He deserves the highest service from His people. In this powerful passage, he

Written by St. John of Ávila and taken from My Burden Is Light, this stirring reflection shows that true peace comes from rejecting our own

What are the four virtues of the intellect that will strengthen your resolve against vice? Read this excerpt for Benedictine counsel on the subject! I

In this excerpt from The Gift of Oneself by Rev. Joseph Schryvers, C.SS.R., the soul reflects on its complete dependence on divine grace. Father Schryvers

What would the saints tell you if they were your spiritual director? Find out in this excerpt from Pope Leo XIII’s Practice of Humility! Saint

In The School of Christian Perfection, St. Alphonsus Liguori draws our hearts to the meekness of Christ — the Lamb of God — and calls

Saint Albert the Great teaches that the highest perfection for the soul is total Union with God. By turning the mind away from worldly things