Rigorous Advent 2019: On Vainglory
Vainglory is “inordinate pride in oneself or one’s achievements; excessive vanity.” Oxford. Vainglory is a temptation for most people. Oh, how we loved to be praised and adored! Some temperaments… Read more »
Category Archives: Sanctity
It’s Just a Little Venial Sin, Right? – How Majoring in Minor Things Can Quickly Land You in Major Trouble
2019 update My dear brothers and sisters, some of us have grown very careless when it comes to venial sin. We strive to remain free from mortal sin or we… Read more »
Must-Listen “Examination of Conscience” Talk
This examination of conscience is completely traditional. If you listen to it, it will reinforce your faith and thoroughly prepare you for confession and lead you toward SANCTITY. There is… Read more »
Why Purity of Intention Matters
Many of us are full of zeal and absolutely on fire for God. We get involved in all sorts of activity, presumably for the love of God. But what is… Read more »
Why There is So Much Envy on Social Media – St John Vianney on Envy
Nowhere is envy more apparent than on social media. Social media being what it is, creates an atmosphere where validation comes in the form of likes and follows. Therefore, those… Read more »
Josemaria Escriva’s “17 Signs of a Lack of Humility”
In his book, The Way, Furrow, The Forge, St Josemaria Escriva lists 17 signs of humility. If we’re honest, these 17 signs of a lack of humility are not unfamiliar… Read more »
An Act of Contrition
This traditional act of contrition is a favorite among Catholics. Even though there are other variations, we find ourselves coming back to this one over and over. Oh, my God,I… Read more »
Radiating Christ Prayer
Our Lord told us that we are the light of the world. Nothing we do should bring shame to the Gospel. The Radiating Christ prayer reminds us daily that we… Read more »
Depressed When You Fall Into Sin? Check Your Pride
Below are excerpts from a wonderful little book called “Humility of Heart” by Fr Cajetan Mary. Are you depressed when you fall into sin? It may be a pride issue…. Read more »
Don’t Choose Your Own Mortifications; Accept the Opportunities for Interior Mortification That God Sends You
As our Creator, God knows everything about us. He knows our strengths and weaknesses. He knows where and when we need help. He knows which trials are most useful in… Read more »