When Temptation and Delectation are Sin. THAT princess, whom we have already taken as an illustration, was not to blame in the unlawful...

Encouragement for the Tempted Soul. GOD never permits such grievous temptations and assaults to try any, save those souls whom He designs...

Two striking Illustrations of the same. THIS distinction, which is very important, is well illustrated by the description S. Jerome gives...

Of Temptations, and the difference between experiencing them and consenting to them. PICTURE to yourself a young princess beloved of her...

The need of a Good Courage. HOWEVER much we may admire and crave for light, it is apt to dazzle our eyes when they have been long...

-By St. Francis de Sales We must not trifle with the Words of Worldly Wisdom. DIRECTLY that your worldly friends perceive that you aim at...

Remember, Christian Soul (English) Remember, Christian soul, that thou has this day, and every day of thy life: God to glorify. Jesus to...

Since Fr. Franco will be away until August 15, the blog will take a short break. For those who are new (as well as our seasoned...

From The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. Keep the Faith! CHAPTER VII Of imperfections with respect to spiritual envy and...

From The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. This section on "Spiritual Gluttony" is particularly useful. St. John makes...

From The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John the Cross. Keep the Faith! CHAPTER V Of the imperfections into which beginners fall with...

We continue with our series from The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. Keep the Faith! CHAPTER IV Of other imperfections...

Continuing from The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. Keep the Faith! CHAPTER III Of some imperfections which some of...

Fr. Franco will be away from July 30 until August 15 inclusive. Mass times will be modified as follows: Sunday: 8:30am, 11:00am, and...

Perhaps through recent events, you find yourself wishing to grow in your spiritual life. You know there is more than just avoiding mortal...

Blessed Karolina Kózka, a Polish martyr, died defending her virginity - just as St. Maria Goretti. Below there is article from the...

Below there is a link to a biography of St. Simon of Lipnica, a Polish Saint whose feast we celebrated last Saturday, July 18. Saint...

Have you ever wondered why at the Solemn Mass subdeacon covers his face? We recommend you this article which explains subdeacon's role...

From The Great Means of Salvation and of Perfection by St. Alphonsus Liguori, 2.2: God knows the great good which it does us to be...

From The Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus Liguori, a continuation of the chapter named Various Examples Appertaining to the Most Blessed...