In dryness and emptiness the soul becomes hum­ble. The earlier arrogance disappears when one no longer finds in oneself anything that would give rea­son to look down on others; instead, others now appear to one to be more perfect; love and esteem for them awakens in the heart. One is too occupied with one’s own misery to be concerned about others. Through her helplessness the soul also becomes sub­servient and obedient; she longs for instruction in order to reach the right way. Spiritual avarice is thor­oughly healed; when one no longer finds any practice to one’s taste, one becomes very moderate and does whatever one does purely for the sake of God with­out seeking any satisfaction for the self. And so it goes with all imperfections. All the confusion and unrest disappear with them. Instead, a deep peace and a constant remembrance of God are established. The only care that remains is the concern not to dis­please God.

+ St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein).

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Fr. Ignatius on the life of St. Therese of Lisieux which is his theme for the Fall Marian Day here at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center. He continues this with St. Therese’s own words on the importance and place of prayer in our life for our holiness and happiness. We should at least book end each day with prayer, but should also strive for more time of prayer, one step at a time, Then strive to increase the fervor of the will whenever we pray even if we don’t feel the fervor, and to ask Our Lady to help us in all of this.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Therese of the Child Jesus – Mem
Readings: 
1st: isa 66:10-14
Resp: psa 131:1bcde, 2, 3 0
Gsp: mat 18:1-4

Audio (MP3)

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CCC # 2558-2565 – Fr. Mahan continues his Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church where it teaches on prayer in the Christian way of life, explaining what prayer is.

Part Four – Christian Prayer
– Section One – Prayer in The Christian Life – #2558 – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1.htm
– – WHAT IS PRAYER?
– – – Prayer as God’s gift
– – – Prayer as covenant
– – – Prayer as communion

“Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church” is given by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, S.T.L., pastor of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, and St. Jude the Apostle in Spencer. He will cover the entire Catechism in about 111 videos, giving an outline of the content along with clear easy to follow explanations. It will be based on the 2nd Edition of the Catechism.

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CCC #2566-2577 – Fr. Mahan continues his Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church where it teaches on prayer in the Old Testament and how Man is in search of God but God is seeking him first.

Part Four – Christian Prayer
– Section One – Prayer in The Christian Life
– – Chapter One – The Revelation of Prayer
– – – The Universal Call to Prayer – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c1.htm
– – – Article 1 – In The Old Testament –
– – – – Creation – source of prayer
– – – – God’s promise and the prayer of Faith
– – – – Moses and the prayer of the mediator

“Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church” is given by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, S.T.L., pastor of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, and St. Jude the Apostle in Spencer. He will cover the entire Catechism in about 111 videos, giving an outline of the content along with clear easy to follow explanations. It will be based on the 2nd Edition of the Catechism.

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CCC #2578-2597 – Fr. Mahan continues his Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church where it teaches on the example of prayer in the Old Testament, focusing on David, Elijah and the Psalms.

Part Four – Christian Prayer
– Section One – Prayer in The Christian Life
– – Chapter One – The Revelation of Prayer
– – – Article 1 – In The Old Testament – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c1a1.htm#2578
– – – – David and the prayer of the king
– – – – Elijah, the prophets and conversion of heart
– – – – The Psalms, the prayer of the assembly

“Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church” is given by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, S.T.L., pastor of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, and St. Jude the Apostle in Spencer. He will cover the entire Catechism in about 111 videos, giving an outline of the content along with clear easy to follow explanations. It will be based on the 2nd Edition of the Catechism.

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CCC # 2598-2622 – Fr. Mahan continues his Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church where it teaches on how the fullness of the Christian Prayer life is found in the New Testament in the Fullness of Time as Jesus himself as well as His Mother Mary gives the most prayerful examples.

Part Four – Christian Prayer
– Section One – Prayer in The Christian Life
– – Chapter One – The Revelation of Prayer
– – – Article 2 – In The Fullness of Time – # 2589 – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c1a2.htm
– – – – Jesus prays
– – – – Jesus teaches us how to pray
– – – – Jesus hears our prayer
– – – – The prayer of the Virgin Mary

“Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church” is given by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, S.T.L., pastor of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, and St. Jude the Apostle in Spencer. He will cover the entire Catechism in about 111 videos, giving an outline of the content along with clear easy to follow explanations. It will be based on the 2nd Edition of the Catechism.

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CCC # 2623-2649 – Fr. Mahan continues his Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church where it teaches on prayer in the age of the Church, starting from the time of Pentecost onward as the Holy Spirit inspires the early Church to many rich forms of prayer life. He covers the use of the Old Testament Psalms and the forms of prayer: Blessing, Adoration, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, and Praise.

Part Four – Christian Prayer
– Section One – Prayer in The Christian Life
– – Chapter One – The Revelation of Prayer
– – – Article 3 – In The Age of The Church – # 2623 – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c1a3.htm
– – – – I. Blessing and Adoration
– – – – II. Prayer of Petition
– – – – III. Prayer of Intercession
– – – – IV. Prayer of Thanksgiving
– – – – V. Prayer of Praise

“Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church” is given by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, S.T.L., pastor of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, and St. Jude the Apostle in Spencer. He will cover the entire Catechism in about 111 videos, giving an outline of the content along with clear easy to follow explanations. It will be based on the 2nd Edition of the Catechism.

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CCC # 2650-2682 – Fr. Mahan continues his Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church where it teaches on the wellsprings of prayer (Scripture, Liturgy, Theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity) and the ways of prayer, (to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit).

Part Four – Christian Prayer
– Section One – Prayer in The Christian Life
– – Chapter One – The Tradition of Prayer – # 2650 – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c2.htm
– – – Article 3 – At the Wellsprings of Prayer – #2652 – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c2a1.htm
– – – – The Word of God
– – – – The Liturgy of the Church
– – – – The theological virtues
– – – – “Today”
– – – Article 2 – The Way of Prayer – # 2663 – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c2a2.htm
– – – – Prayer to the Father
– – – – Prayer to Jesus
– – – – “Come, Holy Spirit”
– – – – In communion with the holy Mother of God

“Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church” is given by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, S.T.L., pastor of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, and St. Jude the Apostle in Spencer. He will cover the entire Catechism in 111 videos, giving an outline of the content along with clear easy to follow explanations. It will be based on the 2nd Edition of the Catechism.

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CCC # 2683-2696 – Fr. Mahan continues his Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church where it teaches on the tradition of prayer in the Church and the role of saints, religious orders and places of worship to help us grow closer to God in a life of prayer.

Part Four – Christian Prayer
– Section One – Prayer in The Christian Life
– – Chapter One – The Tradition of Prayer
– – – Article 3: Guides for Prayer – # 2683-2696 – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c2a3.htm
– – – – A cloud of witnesses
– – – – Servants of prayer
– – – – Places favorable for prayer

“Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church” is given by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, S.T.L., pastor of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, and St. Jude the Apostle in Spencer. He will cover the entire Catechism in 111 videos, giving an outline of the content along with clear easy to follow explanations. It will be based on the 2nd Edition of the Catechism.

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CCC # 2697-2724 – Fr. Mahan continues his Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church where it teaches on the various expression of prayer including, vocal prayer, meditation and contemplative prayer,

Part Four – Christian Prayer
– Section One – Prayer in The Christian Life
– – Chapter Three: The Life of Prayer
– – – Article 1: Expressions of Prayer – # 2697 – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c3a1.htm
– – – – I. Vocal Prayer
– – – – II. Meditation
– – – – III. Contemplative Prayer

“Tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church” is given by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, S.T.L., pastor of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, and St. Jude the Apostle in Spencer. He will cover the entire Catechism in about 80 videos, giving an outline of the content along with clear easy to follow explanations. It will be based on the 2nd Edition of the Catechism.

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