Matthew Leonard and Brant Pitre dive into a discussion of meditation and authentic Catholic spirituality that will leave you thirsting for God. The spiritual life is what Jesus calls the "one thing necessary" in Luke 10:42. Topics covered include:  What are the Jewish roots of prayer? How specific virtues oppose specific vices What are the Jewish roots of prayer? Why meditation is a key to happiness What does it mean to love the Lord with "all your mind" What is the difference between meditation and contemplation?  

119 A Powerful Introduction to the Spiritual Life with Brant Pitre

Join internationally-known Catholic evangelist & founder of ScienceOfSainthood.com, Matthew Leonard, for joyful, passionate (and often humorous) explanations of the deep truths of the faith and interesting interviews with Catholic luminaries. This is the art of living. This is the Art of Catholic. ScienceOfSainthood.com.

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Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

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Matthew Leonard is joined by Betsy Orr, Founder and President of The Retreat at Heritage, who shares her incredible conversion story and tells us all about how God led her to create this truly unique new retreat center focused on beauty and silence. 

137 From Megachurch to MegaCatholic & the Beautiful Power of Retreat

Every now and then I come across someone or something in the Church that leaves me slack-jawed...in a good way. This is one of those times. If you've heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, you know what I'm talking about. If not, prepare to have your mind blown. Matthew 

136 Priest & Beggar: The Jaw-Dropping Story of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz

135 The Dark Roots of Feminism & the War on Men

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119 A Powerful Introduction to the Spiritual Life with Brant Pitre

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