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- IP#220 Mother Dolores Hart O.S.B. - The Ear of the Heart on Inside the Pages
- 12 hours agoIP#220 Mother Dolores Hart O.S.B. – The Ear of the…
IP#220 Mother Dolores Hart O.S.B. – The Ear of the…
12 hours ago Kris McGregorThis is the best biography I have read in years! What a glorious testament to the fruitfulness of the Benedictine rule and how it transforms lives. Mother Dolores Hart brings to us a generous sharing of her life experience and the joy found in the peace and stability in the living with her monastic community. How could a woman walk away from "having it all"? Mother Dolores discovered the "pearl of great price", and she found it by listening to the "ear of the heart". An absolutely fantastic…Read More - IP#219 Fr. Kenneth Baker S.J. - The Will of God on Inside the Pages
- 13 hours agoIP#219 Fr. Kenneth Baker S.J. – The Will of God o…
IP#219 Fr. Kenneth Baker S.J. – The Will of God o…
13 hours ago Kris McGregor"The Will of God: Finding and Fulfilling Your Purpose in Life" is a great book which uses the great Psalm 119 to help us in the area of discernment. Taking a lifetime of steeped in prayer and sound theology, Fr. Baker gives us a unique and penetrating resource to aid in our growth in the areas of contemplation and discernment. Father Baker was the editor of Homiletic & Pastoral Review for more than 40 years, and currently serves as Editor Emeritus of the online edition. He was a joy to talk w…Read More - BKL35 - The Great Gift of Penetcost with Msgr. John Esseff
- 6 days agoBKL35 – The Great Gift of Penetcost with Msgr. Joh…
BKL35 – The Great Gift of Penetcost with Msgr. Joh…
6 days ago Kris McGregorMsgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the great feast of Pentecost He discusses the birth of our true identity, and in particular, what it means to be Christ in the world today.Read More - Holy Spirit, Make Your Home In Me - In Conversation with Fr. George Montague
- 6 days agoHoly Spirit, Make Your Home In Me – In Conversatio…
Holy Spirit, Make Your Home In Me – In Conversatio…
6 days ago Kris McGregorFr. George Montague is an exceptional biblical scholar, as well as a humble pastor. His experience with the gifts given by the Holy Spirit are extraordinary and he shares those with us, but he also encourages us to seek the deepening of our own prayer lives so that we too may discover what the Father desires to give his beloved children. Through Scripture and the practice of prayer, Fr. Montague helps to encounter the Holy Spirit who is eager for our response. Bruce and I loved our conversati…Read More - IP#131 Fr. Louis Cameli - The Devil You Do Not Know on Inside the Pages
- 8 days agoIP#131 Fr. Louis Cameli – The Devil You Do Not Kno…
IP#131 Fr. Louis Cameli – The Devil You Do Not Kno…
8 days ago Kris McGregor"The Devil You Don't Know: Recognizing and Resisting Evil in Everyday Life" is not about some "sensationalistic" overview of the "creepy", instead it is a solid resource for those seeking to vanquish the ordinary means in which evil disrupts and damages our spiritual lives. Highly recommended, I've passed this book along to many. Publisher's Weekly says it well: In some ways, it's easy to believe in a devil who makes heads spin round and enables people to levitate. Ubiquitous movies and bo…Read More - IP#218 Dick Lyles - Answer Your Call on Inside the Pages
- 12 days agoIP#218 Dick Lyles – Answer Your Call on Inside the…
IP#218 Dick Lyles – Answer Your Call on Inside the…
12 days ago Kris McGregorI cannot recommend a book more highly than this, "Answer Your Call: Reclaim God's Purpose For Faith, Family, and Work" is OUTSTANDING! The combined gifts of Dick and Martha Lyles have brought us must a gem which serves as a practical everyday guide for prayer and discernment. The book description below and the interview I have with Dick can provide just some of the reasons why this work is so important, but neither really goes far enough. I have heard from so many men and women looking for s…Read More - IP#217 Pat Gohn - Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious on Inside the Pages
- 12 days agoIP#217 Pat Gohn – Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious…
IP#217 Pat Gohn – Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious…
12 days ago Kris McGregorWhat a sheer delight to talk with Pat Gohn about "Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood"! This book is a tour de force of insight on the unique gift of the authentic feminine nature. Pat has an engaging writing ability which richly and warmly blends the teachings of the Church and the Saints with her personal experience and witness. She is informative, sensitive, affirming and challenging; in her you will find the best qualities of the maternal nurtu…Read More - IP#216 Russell Shaw - American Church on Inside the Pages
- 13 days agoIP#216 Russell Shaw – American Church on Inside th…
IP#216 Russell Shaw – American Church on Inside th…
13 days ago Kris McGregor"Americanization " a very important concept to comprehend when trying to understand the state of the Roman Catholic Church in America. In "American Church: The Remarkable Rise, Meteoric Fall, and Uncertain Future of Catholicism in America" offers that many of the benefits of cultural assimilation exprienced by Catholic immigrants to the U.S., around the turn of the last century, were good. However, the secular culture has threatened the "Catholic identity" of millions of faithful and of their…Read More - The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio mp3 edition – The Seventh Mansions chapter 4
- 15 days agoThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
15 days ago Kris McGregor1. Vicissitudes of the Seventh Mansion. 2. Humility produced by them. 3. Such souls free from mortal and from wilful venial sins. 4. The fate of Solomon. 5. Holy fear. 6. These favours strengthen souls to suffer. 7. Crosses borne by the saints. 8. Effect of vision of our Lord on St. Peter. 9. Fruits of these favours. 10. Why the spiritual marriage takes place. 11. Love for Christ proved by our deeds. 12. True spirituality. 13. Humility and the virtues must combine with prayer. 14. Zeal of advanc…Read More - St. Damian of Molokai, apostle of the exiled w/ Dr. Matthew Bunson
- 15 days agoSt. Damian of Molokai, apostle of the exiled w/ Dr…
St. Damian of Molokai, apostle of the exiled w/ Dr…
15 days ago Kris McGregorDr Matthew Bunson co-wrote, with Margaret Bunson, a compelling biography of St. Damien. Dr. Bunson took time to share many more aspects of the life of this incredible saint.Read More - The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio mp3 edition – The Seventh Mansions chapter 3
- 15 days agoThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
15 days ago Kris McGregor1. Effects of the graces last received. 2. The soul only cares for God’s honour. 3. But still performs its duties. 4. Other fruits of these favours. 5. The soul’s fervent desire to serve God. 6. Christ dwells within this soul. 7. And recalls it to fervour if negligent. 8. God’s constant care of such souls. 9. Their peace and silence. 10. Few ecstasies in the Seventh Mansions. 11. Probable reasons for this. 12. Allusions in Holy Scripture to this state. 13. Watchfulness of such souls. 14. Crosses…Read More - The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio mp3 edition – The Seventh Mansions chapter 2
- 22 days agoThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
22 days ago Kris McGregorThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio mp3 edition – The Seventh Mansions chapter 2 1. The spiritual nuptials introduced by an imaginary vision. 2. Spiritual betrothal and marriage differ. 3. Spiritual marriage lasting. 4. Not so spiritual betrothal. 5. Spiritual marriage permanent. 6. St. Paul and spiritual marriage. 7. The soul’s joy in union. 8. Its conviction of God’s indwelling. 9. Its peace. 10. Christ’s prayer for the divine union of the soul. 11. Its fulfilment. 12. Unalter…Read More - The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio mp3 edition – The Seventh Mansions chapter 1
- 22 days agoThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
22 days ago Kris McGregorThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio mp3 edition – The Seventh Mansions chapter 1 1. Sublime mysteries of these mansions. 2. St. Teresa abashed at treating such subjects. 3. Our Lord introduces His bride into His presence chamber. 4. Darkness of a soul in mortal sin. 5. Intercession for sinners. 6. The soul an interior world. 7. The spiritual nuptials. 8. Former favours differ from spiritual nuptials. 9. The Blessed Trinity revealed to the soul. 10. Permanence of Its presence in th…Read More - FG#6 Interior Freedom episode 6 - Fountains of Grace with Donna Garrett
- 23 days agoFG#6 Interior Freedom episode 6 – Fountains of Gra…
FG#6 Interior Freedom episode 6 – Fountains of Gra…
23 days ago Kris McGregorDiscussed in this episode, among other topics, from "Interior Freedom" page 84 ““We can suffer for Only one Moment.” This effort to live in the reality of each moment is of the greatest importance in times of suffering. St Therese of Lisieux said during her illness; “ I only suffer for one moment. It is because people think about the past and the future that they become discouraged and despair. Nobody has the capacity to suffer for ten or twenty years; but we have the grace to bear today…Read More - St. Athanasius - Father and Doctor of the Church w/Mike Aquilina
- 23 days agoSt. Athanasius – Father and Doctor of the Church w…
St. Athanasius – Father and Doctor of the Church w…
23 days ago Kris McGregorSt. Athanasius is one of the great Father and Doctors of the Church...the Father of Orthodoxy. His extraordinary life is shared with us by Mike Aquilina. When we say "consubstantial" at mass it's due in part to St. Athansius and the battle against the Arian Heresy. Take a listen and learn more...Read More - The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio mp3 edition – The Sixth Mansions chapter 11
- 24 days agoThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio m…
24 days ago Kris McGregorThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila audio mp3 edition – The Sixth Mansions chapter 11 1. Favours increase the soul’s desire for God. 2. The dart of love. 3. Spiritual sufferings produced. 4. Its physical effects. S. Torture of the desire for God. 6. These sufferings are a purgatory. 7. The torments of hell. 8. St. Teresa’s painful desire after God. 9. This suffering irresistible. 10. Effects of the dart of love. 11. Two spiritual dangers to life. 12. Courage needed here and given by our…Read More - IP#215 Joseph Pearce - Candles in the Dark on Inside the Pages
- 25 days agoIP#215 Joseph Pearce – Candles in the Dark on Insi…
IP#215 Joseph Pearce – Candles in the Dark on Insi…
25 days ago Kris McGregorJoseph Pearce is one of my all time favorite writers!!! What a joy to speak to him about "Candles in the Dark: The Authorized Biography of Fr. Richard Ho Lung and the Missionaries of the Poor". Fr. Ho Lung is a fascinating figure: poet, teacher, mystic, and musician (reggae, no less). The child of Chinese Buddhist immigrants, this Jamaican priest is the founder of one of the fastest-growing religious orders in the world, whose mission is to serve the poorest of the poor. With all those…Read More - IP#214 Dr. Benjamin Wiker - Worshipping the State on Inside the Pages
- 25 days agoIP#214 Dr. Benjamin Wiker – Worshipping the State…
IP#214 Dr. Benjamin Wiker – Worshipping the State…
25 days ago Kris McGregorDr. Benjamin Wiker once again brings to us a fascinating, well-researched, and informative historical review of the multiple factors which have brought us to the rise of "secular liberalism" in the United States. This is not book about political parties, but rather the overall mindset that has infected every fabric of our society. He demonstrates the interplay between ideas and events. By looking at the teachings of certain influential philosophers (Machiavelli, Hobbes, Spinoza, Rousseau, and…Read More - BTP#22 St. Catherine of Siena - Passion for Truth: Beginning to Pray w/ Dr. Anthony Lilles
- 26 days agoBTP#22 St. Catherine of Siena – Passion for Truth:…
BTP#22 St. Catherine of Siena – Passion for Truth:…
26 days ago Kris McGregorAn Excerpt from today's posting and podcast: Catherine of Siena - passion for truth She is an important figure for those who see a rediscovery of prayer as the force of renewal in the Church. Because she put her devotion to Christ first, she found herself with a spiritual mission to help restore the life and unity of Christ's body. Some of her efforts met with a little success. But as she approached her death at the age of 33, her lifetime of effort in building up the Church seemed to be in…Read More - Prayers of St. Catherine of Siena
- 26 days agoPrayers of St. Catherine of Siena
Prayers of St. Catherine of Siena
26 days ago Kris McGregorO Supreme and Ineffable God O Supreme and Ineffable God, I have sinned! Therefore, I am unworthy to pray to Thee. But Thou canst make me less unworthy. Punish my sins, O Lord, but turn not away from my misery. From Thee I have received a body which I offer to Thee. Behold my body and my blood! Strike, destroy, reduce my bones to dust, but grant me what I ask for the Sovereign Pontiff, the one Bridegroom of Thy Spouse. May he always know Thy will, may he love it and follow it, so that we may n…Read More - St. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 9
- 26 days agoSt. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 9
St. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 9
26 days ago Kris McGregorDay 9 "My Nature is Fire": In your nature, eternal Godhead, I shall come to know my nature. And what is my nature, boundless love? It is fire, because you are nothing but a fire of love. And you have given humankind a share in this nature, for by the fire of love you created us. And so with all other people and every created thing; you made them out of love. O ungrateful people! What nature has your God given you? His very own nature! Are you not ashamed to cut yourself off f…Read More - SOP4 – Who Are We? Jacob and Wrestling with God - The School of Prayer w/ Deacon James Keating
- 26 days agoSOP4 – Who Are We? Jacob and Wrestling with God -…
SOP4 – Who Are We? Jacob and Wrestling with God -…
26 days ago Kris McGregorJacob wrestling with Angel. The mystery of the name. We have to let God ask us who we are or will you resist and remain isolated? Our prayer is only going to be fruitful if we surrender ourselves to the question...who are you? Like Jacob, once we give over our name then God can begin to transfigure that name, or in other words, our persons to be more inline with His will, His love, His power. Eventually, in prayer, we have to enter into the struggle...what is really going on in our souls…Read More - St. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 8
- 27 days agoSt. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 8
St. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 8
27 days ago Kris McGregorDay 8 To Queen Giovanna of Naples (written in trance): We have three chief foes. First, the devil, who is weak if I do not make him strong by consenting to his malice. He loses his strength in the power of the Blood of the humble and spotless Lamb. The world with all its honors and delights, which is our foe, is also weak, save in so far as we strengthen it to hurt us by possessing these things with intemperate love. In the gentleness, humility, poverty, in the shame and disgrace of Christ c…Read More - St. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 7
- 28 days agoSt. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 7
St. Catherine of Siena Novena Day 7
28 days ago Kris McGregorDay 7 To the King of France: Oh, how the man should be ashamed who follows the teaching of the devil and his own lower nature, caring more to gain and keep the riches of this world, which are all vain, and pass like the wind, than for his soul and his neighbor For while abiding in hate with his neighbour, he has hate by his side, since hate deprives him of divine charity. Surely he is foolish and blind, for he does not see that with the sword of hate to his neighbor he is killing himself.…Read More
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- Kris McGregor
- Deacon James Keating PhD
- Fr. Timothy Gallagher
- Archbishop George J. Lucas
- Omar F. A. Gutierrez M. A.
- Dr. Anthony LIlles
- Joseph Pearce
- Mike Aquilina
- Dr. R. R. Reno PhD
- Dr. Matthew Bunson
- Fr. Paul Hoesing
- Dr. Carson Holloway PhD
- Mark Hart
- Msgr. John Esseff
- Dr. Thomas Hilgers & Pope…
- Sharon Doran
- Donna Garrett
- Teresa Monaghen & Pro Sanc…
- Greg Youell
- Jesus
Enter into this room for prayers, devotions, litanies, and novenas dedicated to our Lord.
Included are The Stations of the Cross, The Litany of the Sacred Heart, The Litany of Humility, The 15 Prayers of St. Bridget (The Pieta Prayers), The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena and many others- Blessed Virgin Mary
This the is room dedicated Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary:
The Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, The 7 Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mary, Untier of Knots, Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Litany of Loreto, A So MUCH MORE….- The Holy Spirit
Including the Novena to the Holy Spirit
- Prayer with the Saints
Enter this room for prayers and devotions (audio and text) to The Holy Spirit and to the Saints:
A Prayer of Teresa of Avila, The Chaplet of St. Charbel, A Prayer to Gerard Majella, For the intercession of Padre Pio, A Novena to Blessed Mother Teresa, The Novena Prayer to St. Therese the Little Flower and more
- St. Joseph
Enter this room to join in “The Litany of St. Joseph” and the “30 Day Devotion to St. Joseph” (audio and text provided). Plus a posting with a special conversation about St. Joseph.
- The Holy Angels and St. Michael
Enter this room for the great Chaplet of St. Michael which honors all the holy choirs of angels!
- The Poor Souls in Purgatory
Enter this room to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory (audio and text provided). Daily Prayers and the Poor Souls Novena.
- Sacred Music
Music has the ability to touch the soul and remain in the memory in a special and powerful way. This is why we connect so deeply to St. Augustine’s memorable quote: “He who sings, prays twice.” Music doesn’t just combine with prayer to make something special. Music multiplies prayer and can make it into something even more powerful and beautiful.
