As Ascension Thursday approaches, the Church prepares for the “granddaddy” of all novenas: the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This was not a private devotion
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The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps X
Conclusion The Soul Reordered for Joy At the beginning of this journey, we said that the Beatitudes are not moral ideals but descriptions of a
The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps IX
IX. Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake Fortitude and Joy Under Trial Beatitude Text “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’
The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps VIII
VIII. Blessed Are the Peacemakers Order Restored Within and Without Beatitude Text “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew
The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps VII
VII. Blessed Are the Pure in Heart Interior Unity and the Vision of God Beatitude Text “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall
The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps VI
VI. Blessed Are the Merciful Charity in Action Beatitude Text “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5:7 Aquinas: Virtue and Gift