Episode 11: Monthly Report - Complementary PracticesTaking time once a month to review our points from the SDO helps us remain open to the Holy Spirit in our souls. Every now and then we need to stop and evaluate our particular examination as a way of responding to...

Episode 10: Monthly Report - Its MeaningAs simple as children, we imitate Christ in his way of totally belonging to the Father in heaven. We are invited to report about our spiritual life at the regular monthly confession, stating the facts about our SDO and our...

Episode 9: Sacrament of Reconciliation - Blessings  [CCC 1440ff]A true loyal, faithful, child of God wants to remain close to the Heavenly Father and therefore far from sin. In view of our ascetical goals, the sacrament of reconcilition is one of the most helpful...

Episode 8: Sacrament of Reconciliation - DifficultiesDifficulties are not obstacles; they simply make it harder for us to reach out to the actual sacrament or to prepare in the proper way. Such difficulties are found within. Our fears, inner fragmentation, and lack of...

Episode 7: Sacrament of Reconciliation - The Life of the SoulThe Sacrament of Reconciliation not only helps us to restore our relationship with God, it also strengthens the soul because it helps us to grow in humility and dependence on God. By speaking our contrition,...

Episode 6: Spiritual Daily Order - ExamplesEach person carries a different cross and different burdens. Being able to tailor our spiritual daily order (SDO) to the unique character God has given to each one is the fruit of prayer and discernment. Some examples and...

Episode 5: Spiritual Daily Order - ControlHaving an objective point of reference thorugh which a person remains attentive to God's way of educating human nature is not only helpful; it can become a blessing. This is the meaning behind the written control of the...

Episode 4: Spiritual Daily Order - DefinitionThe practice of having a spiritual daily order is a tangible way of holding ourselves accountable as we set partial goals and try to achieve them. Points related to our relationship with God, with self, with others, and...

Episode 3: Particular Examination: Working With ItWhat do we do when we renew our particular examination? How do we renew it? What happens in the here and now of that moment of renewal? What do we call to mind? Is it a moment of prayer, of reflection, or of...

Episode 1: Particular Examination: DefinitionOn our road to holiness, we encounter many obstacles. Most of them lie within us, in our nature. Sometimes we think we can achieve more if we formulate many resolutions. However, having a particular examination leads us to...