Aurora Vaticana
Aurora Vaticana is a podcast hosted by me, Edith, a lay Dominican and unapologetic daughter of the Catholic Church. Rooted in tradition yet alive to the present moment, each episode is a call to rise like the dawn and see all things in the light of Christ. Whether you’re driving to work, curled up with your journal, or praying your way through ordinary life, welcome! The dawn is breaking, and the Church is radiant!
Aurora Vaticana
Prelude to Lent: Strengthen your will with Saint Ignatius!
***As of June 2025, the podcast’s name is now Aurora Vaticana!***
Lent is a time of conversion, discipline, and strengthening our will to say ‘yes’ to God. In this episode, we’re talking about agere contra, St. Ignatius’ practice of going against our disordered tendencies to grow in holiness. We’ll look at how this connects to the brain’s AMCC, what JPII’s Theology of the Body has to say about it, and how even our weaknesses can bring us closer to God. Plus, I’ll share some practical ways I use agere contra in everyday life. Think of this as your prelude to Lent. Let’s get ready!
The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes To Achieving Goals
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