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Today we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. In honor of this feast, you can lessen one of the disciplines of St. Michael’s Lent today. In […]

Day 31: The World Passes Away

St. Michael's Lent

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us remember that we are in the presence of a holy God. Come […]

Day 30: Seducer of Nations

St. Michael's Lent

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us remember that we are in the presence of a holy God. Be […]

Day 29: Fall of Cities

St. Michael's Lent

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us remember that we are in the presence of a holy God. Praise […]

Prayer is meant to be relational. We not only speak to God, pouring out our hearts to him, but we must also listen to his voice. Lectio divina is an ancient form of prayer perfected by monks. It entails reading Scripture, meditating upon it to unpack its meaning, responding to it in prayer, and resting in silence in response to this give-and-take conversation with God.