Stripping the Intellect and the Illusion of Understanding (S11, EP08)
You are not doing it wrong if God suddenly feels impossible to understand. The intellect must be stripped of its limited maps and biological attachments so that the darkness of faith can actually guide you to the True Mystery.
The Anatomy of the Passive Voice
Tomorrow we move from "I must decrease" to "I must be decreased." Learn the difference between effort and cooperation.
Spiritual Malpractice: The "Pay-to-Pray" Fallacy
True mortification isn’t a transaction to buy God’s favor; it’s the clinical removal of the cataracts on your soul.
The Necessity of Decrease: John 3:30 and the Excess of Light
The pain you feel in prayer isn't failure. In this Compass, we unpack the theology of Mortification to help you stop the "spiritual thrashing" and stop fighting the Divine Physician. Unlock the full prescription and navigate the night.
The Monday Morning "Blackout"
The "Monday Dryness" isn't a failure of your will; it's the "Night of Sense" asserting its dominance.
The Colloquy, Session 2: Dr. Larry Chapp On The Law of Proportionate Polarization (S11, EP07)
Struggling with spiritual dryness? We unpack the theology of Proportionate Polarization to help you navigate the Dark Night. Listen now.
The Phantom Pain of Insight
You heard the Truth on Wednesday. By Thursday, it feels like a dream. Here is why the "rejection" you feel is actually the beginning of your recovery.
The Myth of Trying Harder (S11, EP06)
Struggling with spiritual exhaustion? We unpack the theology of "spiritual thrashing" to help you navigate the Dark Night. Listen now.
Are You Succeeding or Persevering?
Are you stopped by failure? St. Teresa of Avila says the only failure is staying down.
Seeing What You Cannot See
God won't attach you to things that harm you. Learn how to trust the authority placed in your life.
The Hardest Person to Listen to
This is a members-only guide from The Midnight Compass. In this post, we explore how true obedience isn't just following rules, but "radically listening" to God through your specific state in life. Upgrade to unlock the full post and the 3-step practice guide.