Tag - ReligiousLife

Advent Reflection on the Necessity of Detachment

From Fatima Center Website   Fatima Editor’s Note: As we near the end of Advent, the subject of detachment is eminently appropriate. Advent is a time of penance and prayer when we focus on the Coming of Christ – both in Bethlehem but also at the end of time. During Advent we should spend time contemplating the...

Lay Catholics & Obedience: Limits of Priests’ Power

From Lifesitenews - extracts... The idea that the command of the superior is the command of God could be very dangerous unless it is remembered that it contains in itself this important limitation: that we should obey God rather than man (Acts 5:29). If we regard our bishop — as we should — as exercising...

November: Month of Holy Souls & Indulgences …

Often, you may hear people praying for the intentions of the Holy Father at the end of their Rosaries or other prayers since this is usually a requirement to gain an indulgence. But should we join in such prayers if the Pope’s personal, private intentions seem contrary to the Church’s intentions? Yes, because we are...

Feast of St Teresa of Avila: God Alone Suffices!

Editor writes... One of the best known prayers of St Teresa of Avila - "Let Nothing Trouble Thee" - is mentioned in the above video.  It is quoted differently by various people/groups, but my favourite version is this one, which I heard put to music, and have even been heard singing myself ... in my...