Regnum Christi Essays are extended, in-depth reflections on particular aspects of life as a Regnum Christi member. An Essay may develop the nature of a virtue, showing what that virtue might look like when lived out in harmony with the Regnum Christi identity and mission. An Essay may explore the challenges of living out one of the commitments shared by all members. An Essay may be instructive, explaining the history, context, and meaning of certain Movement traditions. In short, RC Essays are a chance for all of us to delve deeper into our charism, reflecting seriously on our spiritual patrimony, which the Church has recognized and lauded, and in that way helping that patrimony grow and bear fruit.RC Essays make no pretense of being the sole and exhaustive expression of our charism. The RC Spirituality Center will review and edit them to ensure their quality in expression and content, but no single person owns a collective charism in such a way as to give it a definitive and exhaustive expression. This is one of the important lessons we have begun to learn in our process of reform and renewal.Some RC Essays will lend themselves naturally to personal meditation; others will be especially apt for group study circles; all aim to be useful as spiritual reading for members in every branch of the Movement.It is our hope and prayer that this series will continue to grow organically under the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Some Essays will connect more strongly with our members, and others less, while some may fall by the wayside after their useful moment has passed. Yet perhaps the best RC Essays will stand the test of time, becoming spiritual and intellectual nourishment for many generations of Movement members.Please send your ideas and feedback to us through the feedback button at RCSpirituality.org.

Sharpening Your Tongue: A Regnum Christi Essay On Charity in Our Words

Fr. John Bartunek

Religion & Spirituality

RCSpirituality

The first in a series of four seasonal meditations books, Spring Meditations explores religious topics in the context of modern-day living. The 12 reflections in this book follow the calendar season, rather than the liturgical season, with one reflection written for each week of the calendar year. Reflection questions will be provided for each week, to take the reader even deeper so they can apply the reading to their own life.

Spring Meditations

Christian Books & Bibles

Christian Living

Liguori Publications

The second in a series of four seasonal meditations books, Summer Meditations explores religious topics in the context of modern-day living. The 12 reflections in this book follow the calendar season, rather than the liturgical season, with one reflection written for each week of the calendar year. Reflection questions will be provided for each week, to take the reader even deeper so they can apply the reading to their own life.

Summer Meditations

The third in a series of four seasonal meditations books, Autumn Meditations explores religious topics in the context of modern-day living. The 12 reflections in this book follow the calendar season, rather than the liturgical season, with one reflection written for each week of the calendar year. Reflection questions will be provided for each week, to take the reader even deeper so they can apply the reading to their own life.

Autumn Meditations

Seeking First the Kingdom is full of practical examples and down-to-earth wisdom which will show you how to bring Christ into each facet of your life. In these 30 meditations, you'll learn: how to bring every dimension of your being into your relationship with God, how to handle the emotional roller coaster of everyday life, how to overcome spiritual obstacles and roadblocks, and ways to develop virtue and grow in holiness. Along the way, you'll discover how to cultivate a deep and joy-filled friendship with Christ an adventure that begins today, here on earth, and continues for all eternity.

Seeking First the Kingdom: 30 Meditations on How to Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength

Ministry23

Daily meditation keeps your faith lively, supple, and relevant. It irrigates the soil of your soul, making your life more fruitful and continually opening up new vistas along the path to spiritual maturity. Let God change you from the inside out. St. Alphonsus Liguori, one of the Church's all-time great prayer masters, believed that sin could not survive in the soul of a person who practiced mental prayer. 'He will either give up meditation,' wrote Alphonsus, 'or renounce sin.' And a strong aversion to committing offenses against God is just the beginning of the benefits that flow from even modest dedication to Christian meditation. Join Father John Bartunek on an exhilarating, how-to journey into this time-tested method whose ultimate aim is intimacy with God - the Author not only of life but also of the life of the mind.

A Guide to Christian Meditation

Sophia Institute Press

Today's world offers us so much! Wherever we go, products and possibilities battle raucously for our attention and our commitment. Amidst all the noise, how can we focus on what really matters? In this Retreat Guide, we will set our sights on the most important aspect of life. In the First Meditation, we will find that Jesus calls this the "one thing needed." The Second Meditation looks at the relationship between the one thing needed and all the other things that make up our daily life. And the Conference reviews God's own not-so-secret formula for helping us keep our priorities straight: the Third Commandment.

Retreat Guide Booklet - The One Thing Needed: A Retreat Guide on Martha and Mary

This book should be declared a national treasure! We lead tremendously busy lives, with 1,001 things to do. Even so, every saint and renowned spiritual director through the ages has said the same thing: If we desire to become saints, we must spend time daily in meditation. With this book (which is in its fourth printing!), Father Bartunek has created an extensive, Christ-centered resource to serve as a daily meditation companion. Part I is an incredibly practical explanation of Christian meditation (along with a cheat-sheet!). Part II contains material to use during your meditations. The resource is a Bible study on the four Gospels, a survey of saints' writings, a guide to prayer, and a fresh introduction to Jesus rolled into one. The Better Part enables us to read, meditate, absorb, and apply the Gospels to our lives. It serves as a catalyst to personalize times of prayer, enabling us to follow the Holy Spirit's lead along the path of holiness. The portable resource has a ribbon to mark your place and contains detailed indices to help you meditate either on the liturgical seasons or the virtues you feel most in need of developing. All four Gospels are included inside the resource, divided into 303 sections, with each section divided into six parts: 1. the Gospel text, 2. Christ the Lord, 3. Christ the Teacher, 4. Christ the Friend, 5. Christ in My Life, and 6. questions for small group discussion. There are quotes from saints and popes at the beginning of each section and references to the Catechism following the discussion questions. Each section is about 4 pages long, totaling 1024 pages.

The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer

Catholicism

Four-volume set comprising meditations on all four Gospels, as well as a guide to Christian meditation.

The Better Part: Four-Volume Set

Every saint and renowned spiritual director through the ages has said the same thing: if we desire to become saints, we must spend time daily in meditation. With this book, Fr. John Bartunek has created an extensive, Christ-centered resource to serve as your daily meditation companion. The Better Part offers a practical explanation of Christian meditation (along with a cheat-sheet!) as well as material to draw from during your meditations, including a Bible study on the Gospels, a survey of saints' writings, and a handy guide to prayer. As you learn to read, meditate upon, absorb, and apply the Gospels to your life, you'll also find ways to personalize your times of prayer, allowing you to follow the Holy Spirit's lead along the path of holiness. Open these pages to discover the methods of meditation that best suit you, to develop your friendship with Christ, and to experience the true Christian joy of a deep, fruitful life of prayer. Book jacket.

The Better Part, Gospel of Matthew

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