Grace does not erase who we are; it perfects and elevates what God has already placed within us. As the Catechism teaches, “Grace builds on nature” (CCC 2005). Strengths are part of that nature, and when we understand them, we can cooperate with grace more freely. Instead of trying to imitate someone else’s path to holiness, we can cultivate virtue in the way God designed us to flourish.
I’m excited to share Part 1 of my emotional intelligence at SpiritualDirection.com. The website is an outreach of the Avila Institute, a respected school of spiritual education and formation founded by author and educator Dan Burke. I’m grateful to Claire Dwyer, editor of SpiritualDirection.com (and an author herself), for accepting Read more
The temperaments, however, aren’t just for scientists. They’re for you and me as a guide for understanding our tendencies and behaviors and those of others.
One of my favorite things as a Life Coach is helping clients set and achieve their goals. Seeing them grow spiritually and personally and reach the heights they longed for is thrilling. Goals are vital to our growth and well-being. For goals to be effective, they must be SMART.