Day 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving

Day 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving

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Day 306: Gift of Self (2026)

What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is "a school of the gift of the person." Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to thi ...  Show more

Day 305: The Call to Chastity (2026)

We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery an ...  Show more

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