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Former Liberation Theology leader criticizes ‘excess’ of social issues by Latin American bishops

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Prayer is not easy: It can be a ‘battle’

Jun 29
Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

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In the spiritual life, silence is the highest form of language

Jun 22
Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

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We cannot contemplate God and come away unmoved

Jun 15
Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

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Contemplation is vital to the Christian way of life

Jun 8
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Vocal prayer is fragile; meditative prayer is at the center

Jun 1
Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

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There is no set cookie-cutter expression of prayer

May 25
Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

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Meditation takes us to the heart of God

May 18
Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

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Sacred Scripture and good spiritual books can help struggling souls

May 11
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Human beings are not zombies or robots, and need prayer

May 4
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In vocal prayer, we hear God speak to us through Jesus Christ

Apr 27
Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

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