Author: Dr. Thomas Maples
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X Marks the Spot: Χριστός (Christ) as a Welcomed Center for Weary Travelers
The X Factor: Where Χριστός (Christ) Marks the Spot Lost and weary roadThe treasure sought, one abodeChrist, calls you to rest ~Thomas C. Maples Χριστός (Christ), guide me as I look for a treasure greater than my own senses afford me. Grant me a heart worthy to see You in all of Your workings. Bless…
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To Witness God’s Work: A Guide to the Spirit’s Gift of Wonder and Wisdom
To Witness Your WorkWonder and Wisdom Lead MeSpring of Spirit’s Gift ~Thomas C. Maples Cultivating Holy Wonder: The Psychology of Spiritual Awe “We shall not cease from exploration / And the end of all our exploring / Will be to arrive where we started / And know the place for the first time.” — T.S. Eliot,…
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Unity Unbound: Agape (Love) as Beacon of Hope
Unity as the Unbound Beacon Love is a beaconBeautifully set aboundOne note… Unity ~Thomas C. Maples Unity is more elusive than ever, distracted by endless noise. How can we intentionally focus on unity and find genuine peace amid modern chaos? A woman, once known as the life of the party, was surrounded by 5,000 close…
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The V-Triad: The Power of Virtue, Veracity, and Vulnerability
Vulnerability callsOn open hearts, the truth fallsSpring of virtue’s peace Thomas C. Maples Defining the V-Triad in Catholic Social Teaching What if we are mistaken, and strength is just a small form of self-sufficiency unless it relies on something greater? What if true Virtue only happens when we build it on the bedrock of truthfulness…
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The Alchemy of the Restless Soul: Turning Psychological Static into Divine Understanding
Understanding LoveIn Psyche. Let Spirit riseCalls the Sacred Heart ~Thomas C. Maples The Restless Soul: Psyche at Play Beyond Knowledge: The Shadow-Work of Insight Understanding. How many people truly have it? No, not knowledge—not facts or data—but true insight into that which we experience. It is the “knowing” that lies in the shadows behind the…
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Temperance: Finding Peace in the Age of Excess
Temperance to groundFaith unlocks the yearning heart. Pure Spirit to Spring~ Thomas C. Maples Temperance: The Sacred Architecture of Restraint For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. ~2 Timothy 1:7 Temperance; can you sense its presence? If you listen to the inspirational gurus on…
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Self-Control and the Sanctity of Spiritual Grounding
Self-control I giveTo thee oh Lord, take my pleaSoulful spirit rests~Thomas C. Maples Self-Control and the Wandering Spirit Self-control, or a sense of being rooted by the weight of soul, is that spiritual force that grounds us. It gives us a sense of presence in the eye of the many storms we will face. These…
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The Rhythm of Redemption: Life as a Practice of Return
Seeking redemption Inner voice calls upon me Grace springing within ~ Thomas C. Maples Redemption in the Integrated Self Have you ever felt that life is a practice? As I ponder this, it runs counter to my experience, which screams that people seek perfection. But sometimes, the true value in life comes from moments of…
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Quiet Pathways: Healing the Interior Garden of Soul
Quiet clears a pathInterior garden of soulInner peace sprouts within Quiet surrounds us, but are we truly present to hear its voice? Shh. Listen. Can you hear the distractions? There is so much noise vying for our attention, yet we must ask ourselves: do we need to give in to its calling? In a world…
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Piety and Peace: A Lullaby for the Restless Soul
Piety calls meInner peace to be my guideSoul springs to His voice.~ Dr. Thomas Maples Piety: A Lullaby for the Restless Soul Shh. Listen. Can you hear the noise around you? It’s everywhere. In moments like these, finding a sense of piety can offer profound inner peace, calming the listless Soul. Every morning, I start…
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Obedience and the Blessed Heart: A Catholic Perspective on Love, Will, and Offering
Obedience and will—where does it begin? One of my favorite subjects to write about is happiness. It is a cornerstone of the entire industry that supports my livelihood: the practice of psychotherapy. People yearn for happiness, but when they focus their will solely on that end, they fail to realize they are setting their psyche…
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Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love
Soul Eat’s Living Bread,Strong Spirit gives gentle rest,Grace falls upon me.~Thomas C. Maples The Divine Equation: From Vertical Ascent to Inner Wellspring When Christ gave us the Great Commandment, He established the divine equation for love, proclaiming the ultimate truth—a truth that can be closely related to Nuturing Grace in our daily lives. Embracing and practicing…