Scripture and the Spiritual Life

The path to being a true disciple of Jesus takes time. Sister Anna Marie McGuan discusses this and more at a recent talk at the University of St. Andrew's Canmore Catholic Chaplaincy on Sept. 14.  

The Our Father prayer and the crux of the Sermon on the Mount

Sister Anna Marie discusses our motivations for righteousness in almsgiving, fasting, and prayer.

Seeking credibility in what we say.  Does your "yes" mean "yes" and your "no" mean no?  Sister Anna Marie continues her discussion of Matthew.

Sister Anna Maria continues her discussion of Matthew, Chapter 5, and focuses on the complicated topics of adultery and divorce. 

Do you live with contempt in your heart? Can we be freed from contempt and live rooted in God?

Jesus' promise of fulfillment.

What does Jesus mean when we're told to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world?

Sister Anna Marie continues her meditations on the Gospel of Matthew with a discussion of The Sermon on the Mount and The Beatitudes 

Sister Anna Marie continues her series on the Gospel of Matthew, discussing the ministering to a great multitude. 

Sister Anna Marie continues her meditations on the Gospel of Matthew and explores the call of the first disciples. 

Sister Anna Marie continues her series on the Gospel of Matthew, exploring the beginning of the Galilean ministry.

Our relationship with God is worth fighting for. Sister Anna Marie discusses the need to return to confession, even when it is difficult, and the healing and freedom that can come from the sacrament. Originally presented for the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh.

Sister Anna Marie explores the temptation of Jesus in the desert, continuing her series on the Gospel of Matthew.

Sister Anna Marie continues her series on the Gospel of Matthew, exploring the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.

Sister Anna Marie continues her series on the Gospel of Matthew, discussing the disciples' call to follow Jesus and messages of consolation and mercy.

Sister Anna Marie continues her series on the Gospel of Matthew and discusses fallen human nature and the slaughter of the innocents. Additional resource: School for Prayer by Anthony of Sourozh

Sister Anna Marie continues her series on the Gospel of Matthew and discusses what we can understand about authority and fulfilled prophecies through the visit of the Magi.

Sister Anna Marie continues her series on the Gospel of Matthew with a look at the Holy Family in Matthew 1.

Sister Anna Marie begins a series on the Gospel of Matthew and praying with Scripture. This episode introduces the steps of lectio divina and looks at the first 17 verses of Matthew.

Sister Anna Marie talks about New Age spirituality and the occult seen in today's society and how its desire for empowerment can distort the meaning of truth, self, and values. This talk was originally given at the Catholic Students' Union at the St. Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy at the University of Edinburgh.

Part three of a three-part series on Pope Francis' encyclical, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love). Father Nick Welsh and Sister Anna Marie look at what family can teach us about relationships and how to live out our calling. They also discuss the realities of broken or hurting families and the need for grace. Originally given as a talk for the Archdiocese of St. Andrews & Edinburgh.

Part two of a three-part series on Pope Francis' encyclical, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love). Father Nick Welsh and Sister Anna Marie look at how the domestic church is actualized and how we can strive for holiness in our families and home despite common obstacles. Originally given as a talk for the Archdiocese of St. Andrews & Edinburgh.

Part one of a three-part series on Pope Francis' encyclical, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love). Father Nick Welsh and Sister Anna Marie look at the background of the encyclical discuss the Family as an icon of the Trinity. Originally given as a talk for the Archdiocese of St. Andrews & Edinburgh.

St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Margaret of Scotland, and the power of a virtuous woman's heart. From talk given at the University of Saint Andrew's on Nov. 17, 2021.