“A New Assignment,” Part III: Victims of Divine Love

As I kept Jesus company at Holy Thursday adoration, I felt an expansion of the call of Part II to become Pure, Divine Love. As I meditated on this expansion, it seemed to tie together what God has been unfolding over the past four years. Almost as soon as I began my adoration on Holy … Continue reading “A New Assignment,” Part III: Victims of Divine Love →

Good news comes in threes–and don’t we need it!

Blessed Octave of Easter, dear friends as we approach the Feast of Divine Mercy. Good news abounds! I have had some friends send me some items of interest to pass on. Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Fr. Stefano Gobbi With great joy we announce that on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30 am in … Continue reading Good news comes in threes–and don’t we need it! →

Pure Love…

A couple of years ago I learned that a composer of popular Catholic hymns, many of which are in our hymnals, a married man, was found to have used his fame to seduce women. I was shocked and so disappointed, going so far as to cross out his songs in my choir book. I did … Continue reading Pure Love… →

St. Joseph, Terror of Demons, pray for us…

Votive chapel, St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal Dear friends, in 2021 the year Pope Francis decreed was the Year of St. Joseph, I felt inspired to write the following prayer in honor of St. Joseph. I think it is needed now more than ever. Divine Will Prayer in Honor of St. Joseph Come Holy Spirit! O … Continue reading St. Joseph, Terror of Demons, pray for us… →

“A new assignment,” Part II

(Note: While I refer a few times to the Franciscan Newborns in this blog post, the “new assignment” is an invitation for all those learning to live in God’s Divine Will.) The little school of Divine Love What was it that kept Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene at the foot of the cross while the … Continue reading “A new assignment,” Part II →

“A New Assignment,” Part I

(Note: While I refer a few times to the Franciscan Newborns in this blog post, the “new assignment” is an invitation for all those learning to live in God’s Divine Will.) Volume 10, October 14, 1911Everything Is In Love. How Scarce Is The Number Of Those Who Fuse Their Lives Completely In Love. [Luisa to … Continue reading “A New Assignment,” Part I →

Fr. Iannuzzi responds to self-appointed, unqualified critics of Luisa and her writings…

There is a troublesome series of videos being shared that are spreading grave and vicious misinformation about Luisa and her writings. Thanks be to God, Fr. Iannuzzi has responded to them in a document entitled, From a Catholic Exorcist on the Devil's Hatred toward the Servant of God Luisa and her Church-Approved Writings. Fr. Iannuzzi's response can … Continue reading Fr. Iannuzzi responds to self-appointed, unqualified critics of Luisa and her writings… →

Franciscan Newborns Handbook; Translation of the Volumes; Let nothing disturb you…

The Franciscan Newborns Handbook I have good news for those of you who have expressed an interest in learning how to live Divine Will and breathe Franciscan through the group I formed last fall, the Franciscan Newborns of the Divine Will of Nazareth. The news is that the Franciscan Newborns Handbook is available in print! … Continue reading Franciscan Newborns Handbook; Translation of the Volumes; Let nothing disturb you… →

“Don Dolindo’s Spiritual Guidance”…

I have recently posted some links to the blog of Elie Dib, where he highlights and reflects on the biblical commentary of Don Dolindo Ruotolo, which he has been translating from Italian to English. Here is the announcement Elie Dib just posted to his blog: I'm delighted to announce the release of my new book … Continue reading “Don Dolindo’s Spiritual Guidance”… →