Catholic Classics
Learn from the Catholic Church's greatest saints as teachers as you are led through classic Catholic spiritual writings.
Displaying items 1-10 of 178 in total of Catholic Classics with the tag "catholic spirituality".
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Day 8: God Is Near in Our Suffering
June 15th, 2026 | 20 mins 33 secs
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The Christian life is not about escaping suffering but discovering God within it.
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Day 7: Staying Faithful in the Waiting
June 14th, 2026 | 18 mins 26 secs
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We should not rush the work of grace, but rather trust in God's care of our souls.
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Day 6: Peace Through Holy Conversation
June 13th, 2026 | 21 mins 32 secs
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Brother Lawrence reminds us that holiness is not found in extraordinary experiences, but in simple and consistent attentiveness to God's presence.
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Day 5: The Goal of Devotions
June 12th, 2026 | 18 mins 3 secs
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Devotions are meant to lead us into loving communion with God.
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Day 4: A Gentle Gaze Toward God
June 11th, 2026 | 19 mins 52 secs
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Prayer is less about having extraordinary experiences and more about faithfully turning our hearts toward God throughout the day.
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Day 3: Practicing the Presence of God
June 10th, 2026 | 20 mins 55 secs
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How do we actually practice the presence of God in our lives?
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Day 2: The Way of Love
June 9th, 2026 | 21 mins 14 secs
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Holiness is not about completing a checklist—it’s about love.
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Day 1: Pure Abandonment to God
June 8th, 2026 | 15 mins 18 secs
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Do you actually trust God with your life?
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Introducing Season 5: The Practice of the Presence of God
May 18th, 2026 | 22 mins 32 secs
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The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence is known to be Pope Leo XVI's favorite spiritual book—what makes this text so special?
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Introducing Season 4: The Imitation of Christ (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
September 17th, 2025 | 31 mins 48 secs
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Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Fr. Gregory Pine for a special conversation about Season 4 of Catholic Classics! Beginning October 22, 2025, Fr. Mike will guide listeners through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Together, he and Fr. Gregory explore this spiritual classic's structure and central themes, highlighting why it has been of enduring value for Catholics throughout the centuries.