Spiritual Practices
The death of Jesus: what we are missing by rushing to Easter
Meditation on the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ
Spiritual Practices
Explore Catholic spiritual and devotional practices, approaches for spiritual growth, miracles, and apparitions
Spiritual Pilgrimage: Self-Denial
This blog post is part of a series reflecting on our spiritual pilgrimage in life. You can find the original post here: Spiritual Pilgrimage: Journeying Towards Selfless Love Since the beginning of Christianity, self-denial emerged as a transformative practice, calling us to relinquish our desires and comforts to follow Christ
Was Jesus the man on the Shroud of Turin?
In my article The Shroud of Turin: Authentic or Forgery? I provided evidence that led me, and more importantly, scientists, to conclude that the Shroud of Turin is not a forgery. The bloodstains and imprints on the cloth are from a man in 1st Century Judea who was tortured and
The Shroud of Turin: Authentic or Forgery?
I have been hearing about the Shroud of Turing for many years. I thought that it looked interesting and that it may be authentic, but I did not spend much time reading about it. I have recently devoted time researching it and I’m convinced that it is authentic. By
Did the Sudarium of Oviedo truly cover Jesus’ face?
Many people have heard of the Shroud of Turin, which is a burial shroud that shows the three-dimensional image of a man who died from crucifixion. For over 1,000 years, the shroud has been venerated by Christians as if it was the linen cloth that covered the body of
Spiritual Reflection Through the Daily Exam
The Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on all the things that happened during each day so that we can discover how God was present in our life. St. Ignatius emphasized the importance of finding God in all things and he popularized this prayer technique when he published
The Power of Silence and Rest: Rediscovering Spiritual Nourishment
For many years, I cultivated a sacred ritual of embarking on self-guided silent retreats. These retreats took me to diverse locations, ranging from rustic mountain cabins and monasteries to tranquil beachfront hotel rooms and campsites. Regardless of the setting, the goal remained the same: to immerse myself in solitude and
Prayer of Entrustment to Divine Mercy
Prayer of Entrustment to Divine Mercy O Lord, our God. We place our trust in you, because you are mercy itself. We repent of our sins and turn to you for mercy. We trust you to provide for our every need, according to your will. Help us to forgive others
4 Reasons why we do penance during Lent
This week we started the Season of lent, and with that we are called to repent for our sins, go to confession, and do acts of penance. This practice dates back to the first few centuries when this liturgical celebration was formed by combining a few practices. First, from the
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Ever since I was a child, I have seen many paintings depicting Jesus’ sacred heart and many times they were accompanied by a painting showing Mary’s immaculate heart. There was even a school near where I lived named “Sacred Heart” and many churches. I always found the paintings beautiful,
4 Reasons why we do penance during Lent
This week we started the Season of lent, and with that we are called to repent for our sins, go to confession, and do acts of penance. This practice dates back to the first few centuries when this liturgical celebration was formed by combining a few practices. First, from the
St Teresa of Calcutta quote on Eucharistic adoration
The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and will help bring about an