Apocalypse of Wisdom
An important new book for the new evangelization, written by one of MAI's fellows Keith Lemna PhD, has just been released by Angelico Press....Read more
Prayer: What is it?
We will finish our treatment of the spiritual life with a short series on prayer and we'll begin by definining prayer. Prayer is a...Read more
Deliverance Prayer in the Practice of Surrender
Let us remind ourselves that one must not over estimate Satan’s power. He has only the amount of control over our lives that we...Read more
Fulfillment and Healing through Surrendering to Christ
The Practice of Surrender for Overcoming Temptations
Let’s now turn our attention to the practice of surrendering ourselves to God. The...Read more
A Process of Spiritual Discernment II - The Examen
We should all do a regular examination of conscience prior to going to confession. We should go to confession regularly; most spiritual guides suggest...Read more
A Process of Spiritual Discernment I
St. Ignatius of Loyola is well known for his founding of the Society of Jesus, a religious...Read more
On-going Conversion and Self-Surrender Through Acts of Faith and Love
The Latin origin of the word “conversion” can provide insight into how we should view the task of conversion. While etymology does not limit...Read more
Self-possession through Cooperation with Grace
As we continue our discussion of the spiritual life, we should now turn to the fruit of self-mastery--self-possession. Self-possession in not an end in...Read more
The Virtue of Temperance
Temperance is the habit of exercising self-discipline and moderation in the pursuit of created goods, particularly in their pursuit for the sake of the...Read more
The Virtue of Fortitude
Fortitude is the habit of being courageous in all circumstances. It means nothing other than the willingness to suffer harm and even death for...Read more