Catholic Spiritual Direction

Sayings of Light and Love #6

Dan Burke — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:58 +0000

A tree that is cultivated and guarded through the care of its owner produces its fruit at the expected time. St. John of the Cross

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Self-knowledge and the spiritual life – Part I

Dan Burke — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:00:01 +0000

How are the brake lights on your car? Are they working properly? I have an experiment for you. Go out to your car all by yourself and try to verify that they are working. Back already? How did it go? Did you cheat and do the exercise in your head? That’s ok, let’s just go [...]

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59. Married in Christ (Mt 19:1-15)

Father John Bartunek — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:25 +0000

“Yes: the wife and the mother is the radiant sun of the family. She is this sun by her generosity and gift of self, by her unfailing readiness, by her watchful and prudent delicacy in all matters which can add joy to the lives of her husband and her children. She spreads around her light [...]

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Sayings of Light and Love #5

Dan Burke — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:00:29 +0000

Whoever wants to stand alone without the support of a master and guide (spiritual director) will be like the tree that stands alone in a field without a proprietor (caregiver and protector). No matter how much the tree bears, passers-by will pick the fruit before it ripens. Saint John of the Cross...

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Does the Holy Spirit work in the un-baptized?

Father John Bartunek — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:00:54 +0000

Q: I thought I understood, more or less, how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. But in a recent faith sharing group, a question came up that made me wonder. Someone asked if the Holy Spirit would or would not be with un-baptized persons if they ask Holy Spirit to dwell in them or [...]

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Sayings of Light and Love #4

Dan Burke — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:00:06 +0000

It is better to be burdened and in company with the strong man than to be unburdened with the weak. When you are burdened, you are close to God, your strength, who abides with the afflicted. When you are relieved of the burden you are close to yourself, your own weakness; for virtue and strength...

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What exactly is meant by “self-gift”?

Father John Bartunek — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:00:51 +0000

Q: Dear Father John, I’ve always understood the term “self-gift” in the context of relationships with people, especially a spouse. Recently I learned it is also similar to abandonment, surrender and humility – self-gift to God. Evidently I’ve missed out on...

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58. Ocean of Mercy (Mt 18:21-35)

Father John Bartunek — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:00:53 +0000

“O Christian, be aware of your nobility – it is God’s own nature that you share; do not then, by an ignoble life, fall back into your former baseness.” - Pope St Leo the Great Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter went up to him and said, ‘Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he [...]

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Sayings of Light and Love #3

Dan Burke — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:00:09 +0000

Though the path is plain and smooth for people of good will, those who walk it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if they do not have good feet, courage, and tenacity of spirit. Saint John of the Cross

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57. United We Stand (Mt 18:15-20)

Father John Bartunek — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:46 +0000

“He proved that neither unity nor peace could be kept unless the brethren treat one another with mutual forbearance, and preserve the bond of concord through patience.” - St Cyprian Matthew 18:15-20 ‘If your brother does something wrong, go and have it out with him alone, is between your two...

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