Groundhog Day and the Monotony of Piety — Saint In Progress, Episode 13

This week Mike goes back to something written by a Catholic priest in the 1800’s to help us understand why our faith life can sometimes seem like Phil Conners in Groundhog Day. The bad news: piety is monotonous. The good news: there’s something to do about it.This Week’s Resources & Recommended Reading* The Spiritual Conferences of Frederick William Faber* The Mass in Sacred Scripture by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers* Why Do Catholics Do That?: A Guide to the Teachings and Practices of the Catholic Church by Kevin Orlin Johnson* Catholic Customs & Traditions: A Popular Guide by Greg Dues* Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots Hardcover by Scott Hahn* The Latin Mass Explained by George J. Moorman and R. Michael Schmitz* Treasure and Tradition: The Ultimate Guide to the Latin Mass by Lisa BergmanSaint In Progress is a reader-supported effort. Paid subscribers help keep the lights on in the Treehouse. Get full access to Catholic Treehouse at catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe