Cor Vitae Formators Program Closing Retreat – October 16, 2024 – Feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Margaret Mary Alacoque, the 17th-century French mystic, is known for her spirituality that was centred on the boundless love and mercy of Christ, symbolized by His heart, wounded for the salvation of...
Articles for October 2024
Inner Mansions
Cor Vitae Formators Program Closing Retreat – October 15, 2024 Readings:o Galatians 5:1-6 It is faith not the law that justifies uso Luke 11:37-41 “You clean the outside of the cup and plate, while inside you yourselves are filled with extortion and wickedness. Did not he who made the...
Kenosis
Cor Vitae Formators Program Closing Retreat. Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1Luke 11:29-32 Reflection: Kenosis: Christ’s emptying Himself for the salvation of humanity (Philippians 2:7). It’s a profound act of love, humility, and trust in the Father. This is foundational to understanding the Christian call to freedom and the dangers of...
Aligning our hearts with God’s will in a way that transforms us
Cor Vitae Formators Training Closing Retreat – 28th Sunday Year B Wisdom 7:7-11Psalm 89Hebrews 4:12-13Mark 10:17-27 Reflection: Discernment is one of the great gifts of our faith, but it is often misunderstood. It’s not merely about making decisions but about aligning our hearts with God’s will in a way...
God has touched us
Cor Vitae Formators program Closing Retreat Galatians 3:22-29Luke 11:27-28 Reflection: In today’s readings, we are reminded of God’s radical love and inclusion. St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians (3:22-29) and the Gospel of Luke (11:27-28) offer profound insights into our identity in Christ and how we live in response...
Be Open
Cor Vitae Formators Training Closing Retreat Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14Luke 11:1-4 Reflection: As we begin a retreat, opening our hearts to God is essential. The readings from Galatians and Luke offer valuable insights into what it means to come before God with openness, humility, and a readiness to be transformed....