Many saints have extraordinary stories. In this video, Fr. Mark-Mary dives into the concept of mystical experiences, especially those lived by Mother Teresa and St. Catherine of Siena.
He discusses the “dark night” and eating nothing but the Eucharist. Should we expect mystical events in our own spiritual journeys?
Fr. Mark-Mary instructs us not to be too practical regarding the mystical. He reassures us that we should focus on loving God and staying faithful rather than anxiously preparing for spectacular events. God provides the grace to endure all trials, and it’s not about what we do—it’s about his work in us.
Want more practical guidance for the spiritual life? Fr. Mark-Mary’s got you covered. Check out his book “Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress.”
Meet Fr. Mark-Mary
Father Mark-Mary was ordained as a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal (CFR) in 2018 and lives at a friary in the Bronx.
The mission of the CFRs is to wholeheartedly embrace Jesus through fidelity to the Church and her Sacraments. Paired with their commitment to prayer, contemplation, and study of Sacred Scripture, the CFRs serve those around them, especially the poor, in the footsteps of Christ.
Discover beautiful music from the CFRs and Fr. Mark-Mary’s book Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Spiritual Progress, both available from Ascension.
