John the Baptist, Patron of Our Order
June 22, 2020“Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Read More
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Chaplains’ Corner: Essays & Interviews
This Spirituality section features special interviews and essays from our Chaplains on aspects of our Catholic life and the challenges of choosing to grow spiritually by our membership in the Order of Malta.
“Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Read More
Facing Our Current Challenges: A Spiritual Reflection
May 11, 2020Fr. Joseph Johnson provides us with an insightful way to face our current challenges during COVID-19. Read More
The 4 P’s of Thriving in the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 6, 2020Fr. David Caron shares his advice for spiritually thriving during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Read Father Joseph Johnson’s Reflection on “Fasting From the Eucharist”
March 25, 2020Sharing words from Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (before he became Pope). Read More
An Interview with Rev. Patrick J. Beidelman, STL, ChD
January 8, 2020Rev. Beidelman is a Deputy Chaplain for the Central and Southern Indiana Area. Read More
An Interview with Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB
June 26, 2019He has led several retreats for the Order of Malta including the Annual Retreat for the Subpriory of Our Lady of Lourdes for members of the Second Class. Read More
The Religious Nature of the Order of Malta
November 27, 2018Read Frá Richard Wolff's presentation on understanding the religious nature of the Order of Malta. Read More
The Essential Elements of the Spirituality of the Order of Malta
November 29, 2017The religious nature of the Order of Malta, the family of Malta, must be a reason of pride for each one of us. It is our distinctive mark. Read More
Summer: A Perfect Time for Spiritual Reading
June 1, 2017If the last spiritual book you read was when you graduated from Catholic school, then you know that you are overdue for some “freshening up.” We change as we grow older. We encounter new situations in life which require us to keep learning how to stay in tune with God’s grace. Read More
Reflections on the Creed
February 28, 2017When we speak of the charism of the Order, bearing witness to and defending the faith, the truth of the Creed can provide a framework for what it is to which we are giving witness. Read More
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