The Holy Trinity: A Red-Hot Charcoal of Divine Mystery

The Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is a cornerstone of Christian faith. But it often perplexes believers and draws criticism from skeptics who question how three can be one. A simple, vivid image—a red-hot burning charcoal—offers a way to glimpse this divine mystery. Like a glowing ember in an oven, the Trinity reveals three distinct…

From Meditation to Contemplation: A Journey Toward Divine Union

In a world of constant noise and distraction, the human heart longs for stillness, connection, and intimacy with the divine. Many turn to practices like meditation and contemplation to find peace and draw closer to God. Though these terms are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct spiritual experiences with unique purposes and outcomes. This article…

The Role of Memory & Imagination, Intellect & Emotion, and Will & Action in Vox Divini Meditation

In Christian anthropology, the human soul possesses faculties that reflect the imago Dei. St. Augustine, in De Trinitate (Book X), describes memory, intellect, and will as a trinitarian analogy for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Memory stores divine truths. Intellect understands them. Will chooses to act in love. St. Ignatius of Loyola, in his…