Spiritual Integrity and Discerning the Spirits
There are many common, detrimental ways that we accept small lies and ignore the voice inside us that objects to them. That little ‘voice’ is the Holy Spirit protecting us by firing up unrest in our conscience at the presence of untruths. Yet how easy it is to ignore the Spirit and go with the lie. This list of common false spirits provides fuel for a heart-y Examen and mental prayer. 😊
Fast from your cares
Posted in a parish bulletin and source unknown, we are invited to fast from worries and vices, and instead feast on truth and love.
Rules for eating!
With Lent on the horizon, now is the time to introduce moderation into your life. St. Ignatius of Loyola provides us with a set of eight rules to order your disordered eating habits. With a closer look, you’ll find that these concepts apply to anything that needs modification. 😊 In the rules that follow, Ignatius’ own words are first given and then explained in terms of living it today.
Journaling: the Written Memory of Grace Part 3
This is the last of a three-part series on spiritual journaling. Christian journaling differs from that of Eastern religions and new age personal development because it is a conversation with God focused on Him. Parts one and two differentiated it from diary-keeping and explained the steps to take in journaling. This final article will explain how to journal your mental prayer experience itself.