The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part III: Memory and Virtue – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Memory and Virtue Part III of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger Landauer Altar (detail), Albrecht Dürer, 1511 Outline Of Talk Memory and Virtue Embarking On a life of Prayer: 0:00-0:35 Enemy Has Access to One's Memory: 0:35-1:20 Common Tactic to Hinder One's Growth Through Memories of Past Injuries/Injustices: 1:20-1:50 Solution: Purify Memory Not to Forget: 1:50-11:45 See the Memory Through Eyes of Christ: 2:10-11:45 St. Thomas Aquinas -- Holding On to A Disordered [...]
Feast of the Circumcision — A Message From St. Anthony of Padua
The Circumcision, Studio of Giovanni Bellini, c. 1500.png Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. From St. Anthony of Padua's The Festival Sermons: The Circumcision of the Lord 1. At that time: After eight days were completed, etc. (Lc 2:21). In [...]