Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every fact may be...
The Weakness Of St. Peter: What He Teaches Us About Surrendering Our Fears
How do you deal with suffering? How do you learn to push through discomfort, fear and anxiety for the sake of Jesus Christ? At some point in life, we all must encounter fears, and some of them are too heavy to overcome alone. In Matthew 16:21, Peter balks at Jesus'...
When Does Love Go On Sale? The Fear Of Being Deceived By Life | Catholic Bible Study
A great form of prayer is Lectio Divina, a powerful method that we explain here. This week, Fr. Piccolo reflects on Matthew 13:44-52. We hope that it serves you in your personal prayer and that it serves as a resource that you can share with your apostolate....
Wrestling With Fear And The Mystery Of Injustice: The Parable Of The Wheat And The Weeds
In today’s Gospel reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a spiritual exercise based on the readings for Sunday’s Mass. St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of...
How To Trust In God’s Infinite Love When Life Is Difficult
One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the Mass Readings personally and to meditate on a Gospel reflection. A great way of doing this is using the technique of Lectio Divina, a powerful method that we explain here. The following is...
How Jesus Teaches Us To Be Patient and Courageous | Catholic Bible Study
St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of contemplation, of vocal and mental prayer, and of other spiritual activities. "For just as taking a walk, journeying on foot, and...
As We Gaze Upon God Let Us Be So Bold As To Believe | Corpus Christi Gospel Reflection
In today's Gospel reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a spiritual exercise for the Feast of Corpus Christi based on John 6:51-58 St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of...
Holy Trinity Sunday: What The Mystery Of The Trinity Reveals About Humanity
This Holy Trinity Sunday we invite you to try the following spiritual exercises. St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of contemplation, of vocal and mental prayer, and of...
Real Love Is Trinitarian: Why Our Love Must Be Generative I Catholic Bible Study
One of the best ways to enrich your experience in prayer is to pray with scripture. A great way of doing this is using the technique of Lectio Divina, a powerful method which we explain here. The following is the Sunday Gospel reading with a reflection...
How Our Desires For Perfection Keep Us From Discovering True Love
One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the Mass Readings personally and to meditate on a Gospel reflection. A great way of doing this is using the technique of Lectio Divina, a powerful method which we explain here. The following is...
“I Will Not Leave You Orphans” I Catholic Bible Study
In today's Gospel reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a Catholic Bible study and spiritual exercise based on John 14:15-21. St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of...
How To Love Someone Who Leaves I Catholic Bible Study
One of the best ways to enrich your spiritual life is to pray with scripture and meditate on its application to your own life. Enjoy this free Catholic Bible Study that will enrich your spiritual reading! A great way of doing this is using the technique of...
Stir the Desire: Let Jesus Show You the Way to the Father’s House (Gospel Reflection)
In today's Gospel reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a spiritual exercise based on the readings for Sunday's Mass. St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of...
How to Encounter the Tender Voice of the Good Shepherd (Gospel Reflection)
In today's Gospel reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a spiritual exercise based on the readings for Sunday's Mass. St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of...
Discover Your True Identity When You Encounter Jesus | Catholic Bible Study
In today's video reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a spiritual exercise based on Luke 24:13-35. We hope you enjoy and use this Catholic Bible study. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 24:13-35 That very day, the first day of the week, two of...
Do Not Forget: You Are Part Of A Love Story
One of the best ways to enrich your faith is to read the scriptures daily. A great way of doing this is using the technique of Lectio Divina, a powerful method which we explain here. The following is from the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 with a Catholic Bible study that...
How Jesus’ Wounds Convinced Doubting Thomas To Open The Doors Of His Heart | Catholic Bible Study
One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the Gospel Reading personally. A great way of doing this is using the "Lectio Divina"; this is a powerful method which we explain here. The following is the Sunday gospel reading with a...
What Should Surprise You About The Adulterous Woman? | Catholic Bible Study
One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the gospel reading personally. A great way of doing this is using the “Lectio Divina”; this is a powerful method which we explain here. The following is the Sunday gospel reading with a...
The Prodigal Son Parable Explained | Catholic Bible Study Luke 15: 11-32
One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the gospel reading personally. A great way of doing this is using the “Lectio Divina”; this is a powerful method which we explain here. We hope that this reflection on the parable of...
The One Thing That May Be Holding Your Life Back | Luke 13:1-9
One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the gospel reading personally. A great way of doing this is using the “Lectio Divina”; this is a powerful method which we explain here. The following is the Sunday gospel reading with a...
How To Learn To Make Real Decisions Instead Of Just Watching Your Life Go By
One of the best ways to enrich your prayer life is to pray the gospel reading personally. A great way of doing this is using the “Lectio Divina”; this is a powerful method which we explain here. We hope that it helps you in your personal prayer and that it serves as a...
What Temptations Can Tell Us About Ourselves
One of the best ways to enrich your faith is to pray with the gospel readings. A great way of doing this is using the “Lectio Divina”; this is a powerful method which we explain here. We hope that it helps you in your personal prayer and that it serves as a resource...
Would A Modern Day Peter Have Taken A Selfie?!
One of the best ways to enrich your prayer life is to pray with scripture. A great way of doing this is using the “Lectio Divina”; this is a powerful method which we explain here. We hope that it helps you in your personal prayer and that it serves as a resource that...
The Real Reason that the Wine Ran Out in the Wedding at Cana
Catholic Bible Study On The Gospel of John 2:1-11 There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And...
The Desire For Someone That Truly Listens | Catholic Bible Study
Gospel of the Fourth Sunday of Luke 1: 39-45 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And...
























