Memorial of John of the Cross – a Haiku poem
I wrote this Haiku poem after an intense session of Contemplative Prayer.
The Catholic Church gives the title “Doctor of the Church” to their very greatest teachers of theology or doctrine.
I wrote this Haiku poem after an intense session of Contemplative Prayer.
I wrote this Haiku poem after reading The Living Flame of Love by John of the Cross.
Catherine of Siena is an outstanding figure of the medieval era. She was a mystic, author, stigmatist, saint, and Doctor of the Church.
Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences.
The practice of Contemplative Prayer is clearly taught by some of the great heroes of the faith. But is it taught in the Bible?
The Catholic Church gives the title “Doctor of the Church” to their very greatest teachers of theology or doctrine. Here are the current 37.
The Story of a Soul (l’Histoire d’une Âme) is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux (1983-1897). She is probably the most loved Christian writer of all time.
John of the Cross wrote a book called “The Living Flame of Love.” He was near the end of his life and at the very peak of mystical experience.
We Christians know that Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine. To deny his human nature, or deny his Divine nature, is a heresy.
Ambrose of Milan studied Scripture and theology. His preaching made a difference in the lives of people for Jesus Christ.