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The Discovery of Mental Prayer Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Discovery of Mental Prayer Part 1 of 2” as we talk with Gabriel Castillo about discovering mental prayer and how it has impacted his relationship with the Lord! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show
Five Images of the Holy Spirit from Scripture
“Since Pentecost is approaching, we will consider some of the biblical images for the Holy Spirit, and in so doing, strive to learn more about what God the Holy Spirit does for us.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Thou Shalt Renew the Face of the Earth
“However, for the rest of us, the Spirit’s fruits seen in our actions are preceded by a change in our perspective, a perspective that differs in its clarity and purity because our eyes now see with Love. These fruits become our attitude.” – Debra Black
Faith of Our Grandmothers
“Sarah’s grandmother — surely a devout church lady – one whom I had never met, taught me something: pain can be directed; It can be purpose-filled.” – FB Smit
Love, True Love
“Motherhood calls us to a mature understanding of love, which is deeply satisfying.” – Christine Hanus
Motherhood and Our Blessed Mother
“Oh how the devil hates this beautiful gift of motherhood! In every age, he renews his assault against it, and against the precious daughters of God who are called to it.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord
“By going before us, Jesus our Head has given us the right to follow Him there some day, and we can even say with St. Leo, ‘In the person of Christ, we have penetrated the heights of heaven’ (Roman Breviary)” – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
Prayer in Early Christianity
When we consider how important prayer is for the life of the Church, it is very surprising just how little the Church fathers and mothers wrote about prayer. They talk about it, of course, but they almost never engage in teaching their people how to pray. If you want to write a book on how
Healing and the Holy Spirit
“Only Jesus, through the anointing of the Holy Spirit, can liberate us. He breaks our chains, rolls away the stone that is blocking our self-created tomb, calls us forth, unbinds us and pulls off the masks that have obscured our vision.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Learn to Discern Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Learn to Discern Part 2 of 2” as we continue talking with Susan Brinkmann about new age practices such as reiki and yoga, and why they do not align with Catholic teaching! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place
The Retreat that Never Ends: Who Should Take the Ignatian Exercises?
“Coupled with the meditations of the Exercises, healing takes place and self-reliance is slowly replaced with God-reliance. The enemy loses his hold on them.” – Debra Black
Daily Bread
“Jesus Christ did not come into the world to give us the grace to do it all, but to liberate us from the illusion that we possibly can. This opens up the hope that God will always provide, and the vision to see that He already, always has—not in color-coded schedules, but in a creative brilliance of unpredictable days as only He can.” – Claire Dwyer
Consolation in Prayer and Activation through Mercy
God gives us the gifts of faith, hope, and love in Baptism. To be rooted in faith and hope and to live out love, we need prayer. Prayer brings us consolation and, by allowing God into our lives, brings Him consolation. Moreover, prayer makes us new, as the prophet Haggai illustrates in the following parable:
Learning from Joseph
“Joseph’s way of living in the present moment, trusting, receiving, and surrendering leaves nothing for the evil spirits to take hold of in a wrestling match.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Learn to Discern Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Learn to Discern Part 1 of 2” as we talk with Susan Brinkmann about discerning between new age practices and authentic Catholic spirituality! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show is over, make sure to watch
