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Cristo, Salvador del Mundo by Pedro Berruguete (1450-1504). 1501, oil on panel, Museo Camon Aznar / Wikimedia Commons

3 Steps to True Humility

Humility is the queen of virtues. Follow St. Bonaventure’s three steps to attaining true humility. To see personal defects aright a man must feel himself

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Christ as the Man of Sorrows by Colijn de Coter (1493-1506). 1500, oil on wood, Private collection / Wikimedia Commons

Nine Aids for Securing Devotion

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,

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Crowning of the Virgin Mary in Heaven by Hans Rottenhammer (1564-1625). 1595, oil on canvas, Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection / Wikimedia Commons

3 Joys of Heaven

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

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St. Catherine of Siena Besieged by Demons by anonymous. 1500, tempera and gold on panel, National Museum in Warsaw / Wikimedia Commons

Ten Hindrances to Devotion

Saint Peter of Alcantara warns that devotion can easily be lost through sin, excessive worry, worldly distractions, and overindulgence in comfort or curiosity. He identifies

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