Show Up
Dom Cingoranelli
April 7, AD2026
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Each of us needs to show up if we want to develop a deeper relationship with the Lord. And not just once in a while—we
The Rule of Life: A Path to Sainthood
Dom Cingoranelli
December 16, AD2025
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Whether at the beginning of a new liturgical year, or any other time during the year, we can benefit from taking a look at where
Continual Conversion: Key to Growth in Sanctification
Dom Cingoranelli
February 12, AD2025
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Conversion–not just a one-time event, but continual–that’s what we’re all called to. Most of us may not have dramatic conversion stories such as St. Paul’s.
“My Prayer Seems Dry…”
Dom Cingoranelli
April 18, AD2024
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When someone tells me that their prayer seems dry, we need to consider an array of possible contributing factors. Dryness in prayer can result from
Answering the Call to Holiness
Dom Cingoranelli
March 28, AD2024
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St. In Luke 10:41-42, Jesus speaks to his friend and hostess, “…Martha, Martha, you are anxious and upset about many things, when only one thing
The Advantage of An Outward Focus
Dom Cingoranelli
September 12, AD2023
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Live with an outward focus, making God’s will and others’ needs the targets of your attention. God wants to use each of us for His
Deep Faith Amid Life’s Storms
Dom Cingoranelli
January 29, AD2023
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A deep faith–it’s what’s needed to weather life’s storms–now and in the days ahead. What storms? You pick: current trends in the Church, in society
Who’s Your Coach?
Dom Cingoranelli
September 28, AD2022
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Who’s your coach? Who is your spiritual coach or director? In the secular world, organizations provide mentors or coaches to help people on their way
Target Hardening for Your Soul
Dom Cingoranelli
June 29, AD2022
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The term “target hardening” generally refers to strengthening the security of a site against attack. It’s something we may hear or read about after terrorist
God Speaks to Us, But Do We Take Time To Listen?
Dom Cingoranelli
July 3, AD2021
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God speaks to us–makes Himself known to us–in Scripture. Many want to know God better, more intimately, more closely. Yet a question often remains—just how
Someone Else’s Reflections: An Aid To Prayer
Dom Cingoranelli
February 28, AD2021
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Someone else’s reflections are or can be, an aid to prayer. However, they are not your prayer or my prayer per se. Some such aids
The Secular Munchausen Syndrome and That God-Sized Hole
Steve Smith
February 21, AD2021
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Here’s a phrase you’ve certainly heard, in one form or another, “We have a God-sized hole in our heart. If we don’t fill it with
Mental Prayer: Commit to Pray Every Day
Kendra Von Esh
January 17, AD2021
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Prayer is the foundation of the spiritual life and is where we will find the beautiful gifts of the Spirit so that we can live
Praying with Scripture – Getting Started
Dom Cingoranelli
December 29, AD2020
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“Praying with Scripture – can a layperson like me can expect to do this? Is this like meditation? Seems that it requires a lot of
Prayer with Scripture Is Not Just for Monks
Dom Cingoranelli
October 25, AD2018
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Many Catholics may have fairly active sacramental lives and prayer lives. Unfortunately, for some, their prayer lives often omit prayer with Scripture. Instead, they focus
