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.
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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.
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.
Detachment, Obedience, and Your State of Life (S11, EP05)
How do detachment and obedience intersect? The Midnight Carmelite podcast explores listening to God and finding holiness within your specific state in life.
Purgatory now, or Purgatory later?
This is a members-only guide from The Midnight Compass. In this post, we explore why the hard work of virtue is worth it and how to choose 'Purgatory now' over 'Purgatory later.' Upgrade to unlock the full post and the 3-step practice guide.
The Light of What Is to Come: Why This Hard Work Is Worth It (S11, EP04)
Why is the spiritual life a struggle? Explore St. John of the Cross and the "Active Night" on this episode of the Midnight Carmelite podcast.
Walking by the Starlight of Faith: When the Christmas Feelings Fade
This is a members-only guide from The Midnight Compass. In this post, we explore how to maintain a 'naked faith' when the emotional highs of the holidays fade and only the starlight remains. Upgrade to unlock the full post and the 3-step practice guide.
Walking by the Starlight of Faith: From Consolation to Union (S11, EP03)
Shift from holiday feelings to a steady "starlight" faith. Explore the mystery of the Incarnation and the Magi’s journey on the Midnight Carmelite podcast.
Is there room in your Inn?
This is a members-only guide from The Midnight Compass. In this post, we explore how to embrace spiritual poverty and navigate difficult family dynamics during the holidays. Upgrade to unlock the full post and the 3-step practice guide.
The Christmas Test: Spiritual Poverty and Difficult People (S11, EP02)
Dealing with a difficult family? This Midnight Carmelite podcast explores how spiritual poverty transforms holiday tension into grace.
The Shovel and the Straw: Preparing for Silence
This is a members-only guide from The Midnight Compass. In this post, we explore how to use mortification as a "shovel" to clear interior noise and cultivate active silence for the Nativity. Upgrade to unlock the full post and the 3-step practice guide.
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.