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Christians Can’t Bypass Suffering

Melanie Jean Juneau February 5, AD2022 12 Comments

What a tragedy if, at the end of my days when I stand before God, I finally realize that I spent my earthly life playing

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Boredom Nurtures Spirituality and Creativity

Melanie Jean Juneau May 1, AD2018 5 Comments

People, from infants to the elderly, thrive spiritually when they have enough free time to relax, create, and pray. We all need unscheduled time, time

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Discipleship and Union with Christ:  A Carmelite Insight

Father Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm. March 28, AD2018 2 Comments

Discipleship within The Carmelite Rule The Rule of St. Albert of Jerusalem, also called The Carmelite Rule, speaks about religious life being a call to

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Remaining Obedient to God: Understanding the Tools of Our Enemies

Father Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm. March 6, AD2018 3 Comments

The Season of Lent can be seen through many different lenses, all correct and important. This diversity makes lent a truly rich season for any Christian

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Man-Made Spirituality versus Communion With God

Melanie Jean Juneau January 9, AD2018 5 Comments

Attendance at Mass, regular confession, spiritual exercises, fasting, and prayer are wonderful vehicles of grace but if we think pious activities alone will sanctify us,

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