Saint Peter of Alcantara outlines nine practical means for fostering true devotion in prayer and meditation. These include guarding one’s heart and senses, cultivating solitude,

What is heaven like? Read this article from St. Bonaventure to discover 3 joys of Heaven. 1. The Angel Hosts First, there is a servant

This excerpt from The Practice of the Presence of God presents Brother Lawrence’s simple yet profound spirituality—living entirely out of love for God in all

Saint Alphonsus Liguori teaches that faith and reason are not opposed but that faith humbly transcends reason’s limits. When tempted to doubt, believers should reject

This excerpt from No Greater Love explains that non-Catholics who die for Christ may be martyrs before God, but the Church cannot officially recognize them

In this timeless teaching, Saint Albert the Great shows why the contemplation of God surpasses every other pursuit. Unlike pagan philosophy that seeks only knowledge,

No Greater Love presents the Church’s teaching on martyrdom and a prayerful exposition of Catholic witnesses. Born from the sacrifice of Christ, the Faithful Witness,

St. John of Ávila exhorts Christians to remain vigilant, using the parable of the ten virgins as a call to preparedness and spiritual prudence. He

Saint Bonaventure teaches that silence is not merely the absence of speech, but a powerful virtue that guards the soul, preserves peace, and opens the

Thomas à Kempis warns against the dangers of idle talk, which distracts the soul and weakens the conscience. True progress comes through silence, recollection, and

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

Center your household around Christ. With the example of St. Benedict, you can become the architect of your family. Why Is St. Benedict the Master

Saint Albert the Great teaches that true perfection in this life is found in union with God alone. This timeless excerpt explains how to turn

In this timeless reflection, Saint Albert the Great lays out the soul’s journey to perfect union with God through charity, silence, and detachment from the

Learn how to speak with virtue from the Benedictines and Aristotle! Read this excerpt to discover the 3 traits of good conversation. We teach when

In the following excerpt from A Treatise on Perfection, Duke Richelieu reflects on the supreme dignity of the human soul, its divine origin, and its

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In this excerpt from The School of Christian Perfection, St. Alphonsus Liguori explores the supernatural virtue of hope—its purpose, its objects, and the profound longing

Drawn from The Liber Christo Method, this reflection explores how your guardian angel—assigned by God—acts as your spiritual ranger buddy, protecting your soul in the

At only 11 years old, little Maria was stabbed when she refused to forsake her purity. On her deathbed, she lovingly forgave her murderer and

What are the signs of true patience, and how do I cultivate this virtue? Read this excerpt from St. Albert the Great to learn more!

In this excerpt, St. Alphonsus Liguori teaches that the soul remains united to God through three things: solitude, silence, and the constant awareness of His

Discover how to become the architect of your life and your household in cooperation with God’s will! First, we must shed the burden of victimhood

In this excerpt from The Battle of the Virtues and Vices, Pope St. Leo IX presents a dramatic contrast between Severity and Gentleness as they

Pope Leo XIII is one of the greatest contemporary teachers of humility. Discover his first 5 lessons on this queen of virtues in this excerpt!

This powerful reflection outlines twelve spiritual benefits of contemplating death, urging the soul to detach from worldly vanities and refocus on eternal truths. By keeping

In this powerful reflection on death and eternity, we are reminded that for the faithful, death is not to be feared but embraced as the

St. Joseph was endowed by God with unmatched virtues and privileges, making him the worthy spouse of the Queen of Heaven and guardian of the