Beauty So Ancient

The prayer before a crucifix is a great tool that we can use to keep our minds focused on Christ. St Bonaventure says ““He who desires”to go on advancing from virtue to virtue, from grace to grace, should meditate continually on the Passion of Jesus.“ Everytime we pass a crucifix, we should pause, if time permits to reflect on his passion, and contemplate his wounds. We must remember that because of us, they pierced his hands and feet and numbered all his bones. EPISODE NOTES [https://www.beautysoancient.com/prayer-before-a-crucifix/]

Sometimes we forget how important silence is and the power of external silence. EPISODE NOTES [https://www.beautysoancient.com/external-science/]

On Ash Wednesday, we are reminded our our deaths and the brevities of our lives.   "Remember man, thou art dust."   Today, we take a look at 3 reasons why we must embrace death.

What a wonderful thing it is to have great zeal for the Gospel, but is it true zeal?  Did you know mistaken zeal can destroy souls? In this Episode In this episode we take a look at three types of zeals: * The zeal that destroy souls. * Mistaken zeal. * True zeal. Sources The Spirit of St Francis de Sales [https://amzn.to/2FLqzFn] EPISODE NOTES: [https://www.beautysoancient.com/a-tale-of-three-zeals/]

IN THIS EPISODE Show notes [https://www.beautysoancient.com/45-what-to-do-if-your-husband-doesnt-lead-spiritually-8-tips/] What do you do if your husband doesn't lead spiritually? 1. Pray for God to show him how to lead. 2. Let him lead in prayer. 3. Praise him privately for the good things he accomplishes. 4. Praise him publicly. 5. Don't compare him to others, not even in your home. 6. Encourage him to read Catholic websites and books on masculinity. 7. Dress in a feminine manner. Encourage him to Make a Consecration to St. Joseph. MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Article: “Comparing You = Comparing Me: Social Comparisons of the Expanded Self [http://psp.sagepub.com/content/41/7/989.abstract]" Book: : Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father [https://amzn.to/3nLgJZD]