Reflections: How to Grow in Spirituality

Reflections: How to Grow in Spirituality For anyone interested in growing in Montfortian Spirituality, the French School of Spirituality, for which Fr, de Montfort was the last from that school, has a starting point from which one prays. It consists of the coupling of two things we Christians do not normally put together. In scripture we often hear about Jesus . . . the servant. Jesus came into this world to serve. The homily goes on to describe this further. However, scripture also tells us of the times Jesus is at prayer. Several examples are cited. The French School of Spirituality states that separation of these two actions . . . service and prayer . . . is not correct and is not healthy. These two areas are important for our spirituality and the school insists on the coupling of the two . . . adoration and service. Hear why these two areas are coupled within the audio . . . and what it means to our spirituality. Fr. de Montfort had a great love for the Mystery of the Incarnation. He always saw the Blessed Trinity within this Mystery. He sees the Son of God, the Word, being born. Always coming forth from the Father. The Son is always begotten from the Father; always receiving from the Father. The audio speaks on this further. Spirituality, for Fr. de Montfort, begins with gazing into the Trinity. It follows that gaze, following the movement of God, into the Mystery of the Incarnation. This is where St. Louis de Montfort is at home within his Spirituality. The Mystery of the Incarnation begins with the Adoration of the Word becoming flesh. Begins with Jesus Living in Mary. The audio explains this further. What is Devotion to the Mystery of the Incarnation? It begins with paying attention to this Mystery. Few Christians spend much time paying attention to this Mystery! Largely unfamiliar to many. Hear more about this within the audio. The Incarnation first and foremost is about Jesus . . . the Word Becomes Flesh! However, one can not contemplate this Mystery in its fullness without seeing Mary. In this Myster