Are You Too Loud to Hear Christmas?
We want God to arrive with fireworks. He arrived in a quiet cave. Are you addicted to the spectacle?
The Only Two Types of People Who Find God
The Shepherds knew they knew nothing. The Magi knew they didn't know everything. Which one are you?
Is Silence Empty or Are You Just Not Listening?
Silence isn’t just a lack of noise; it’s a specific kind of presence. Here is why you need to stop treating silence like a vacuum.
The Silent Stable: Preparing the Soul for the Incarnation (S11, EP01)
How do you find silence in a noisy world? Join the Midnight Carmelite podcast to learn how mortification prepares your heart for Advent.
The Challenge of Spiritual Dryness (S10, EP10)
This is a members-only guide from The Midnight Compass. In this post, we explore how to turn 'notional belief' into 'real assent' when prayer feels dry. Upgrade to unlock the full post and the 3-step practice guide.
The Antidote to Dryness
The antidote to spiritual dryness? "Determined determination." The practical tip is to sit down and pray even when it feels pointless.
A Question of Assent
We know things about the faith, but is it 'notional' or 'real' assent? Does your life match what you say you believe, even in dryness?
The Colloquy, Session 1: Dr. Larry Chapp
Dr. Larry Chapp joins the Midnight Carmelite podcast to tackle the problem of evil, the randomness of death, the history of the Catechism of the Catholic Church,and the battle against ego.
God is Beyond Things
By expecting to experience God in how you feel... you're forcing God into something that would make him not God." We must let God be beyond our boundaries.
Assent in Prayer
When prayer feels dry, 'real assent' means acting on faith, not just feelings. We trust God is there even when we feel nothing.
Navigating Spiritual Dryness in Prayer (S10,EP10)
Prayer feels pointless? Learn how to overcome spiritual dryness with "real assent" and hope in this Midnight Carmelite podcast.
The Spiritual Workout: A Practical Guide to Mortification (S10, EP09)
This is a members-only guide from The Midnight Compass. In this post, we explore how to find your hidden attachments and build spiritual muscle. Upgrade to unlock the full post and the 3-step practice guide.