How do you feel? And why do emotions matter? Emotions, far from being mere reactions, have the power to transform us. Valuing the emotional life as necessary; they are an intrinsic part of us. Emotions are neutral, but how we respond to them can be fruitful and dangerous; this is why knowing how to navigate them is vital in our lives. In this episode, we’ll talk about the importance of emotions, the right word and place for them, and how they integrate with the spiritual life.
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Ordinary But Extraordinary
It is easy to fall into the temptation and believe that we can’t do it, that we can’t live a holy life. Although the ordinary life is simple, hidden, and seems kind of normal, there’s so much sanctity in our vocations that are being lived faithfully. It might not be flashy or spectacular but it’s one of the most real ways we can grow in holiness. We may not be in the chapel or church making a eucharistic holy hour, but no matter what our day-to-day experiences look like or what daily lives we are accustomed to, God is there.
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We Speak Praise
We allow our hearts to agree with the truth of who God is — that’s what adoration means. And as we become more familiar with the truth who God is through adoration, we start to see more clearly who God is to us and what is given to us by Him. Everything that we have…
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God is Working (Advent 2023)
Can you believe that God is working with what’s happening in the world? As exemplified by St. Juan Diego, during this Advent and throughout the year, we are invited to live in relationship with the Lord through Mary, our Mother, our Lady. We can do that by beginning with a humble Yes. Let’s say Yes and allow ourselves to be interrupted by her intercession and have…
