Deanna Bartalini

Deanna Baratalini considers a few lies we tell ourselves that do not serve our spiritual lives well at all. I do not think we are all a bunch of liars. I think we want to believe certain things are true. Or that could be true given a very specific set of circumstances. Maybe if we believe them strongly enough and try to make them happen, they will be true. Because then life would be better, easier, run more smoothly, and be less stressful. And what are these lies I speak of?

Deanna Bartalini, an Ignatian trained spiritual director, recommends a new book by Father Ed Broom, OMV. 10 Weeks to Spiritual Advancement: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises By Father Ed Broom, OMV Published by Sophia Institute Press There are many translations and variations of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Some are direct translations of his original work, meant to be done as a 30 day silent retreat.

Explore how familiarity can breed indifference towards Jesus in your life. Reflect on what parts of your soul you hold back and seek to honor Him fully. Today's Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58 “Where did this man get all this?