Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A Message from St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, Johannes Vermeer, 1657-8. At that time: And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David: and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, [...]
The Truth About Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Truth About Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger Outline of Talk Introduction and Prayers: 0:00-1:19 Some Groundwork: 1:19-14:07 Some Types of Catholic Prayer: 1:56-4:51 Mystical Union with God Cannot Be Achieved/Earned. It Has to Be Given: 4:51-6:09 Salvation Comes Through Ordinary Means of Prayer, Virtue, Sacramental Grace: 6:09-7:09 All Called to Holiness Not Well-Being: 7:09-7:29 Evil One Presents Counterfeits: 7:29-7:49 St. John of the Cross: 7:49-8:25 [...]