Description: This week Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles unmask the truth behind scrupulosity through the wisdom of 
St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
- St. Thérèse’s cousin, Marie, is plagued by scrupulosity and will not receive the Eucharist.
- What is scrupulosity?
- Has St. Thérèse ever experienced this problem in her own spiritual life?
- At what point does scrupulosity commonly manifest itself during the spiritual journey?
- Can our wickedness ever be greater than God’s mercy?
- What advice does St. Thérèse give to Marie to help her with this problem?
- How do St. Ignatius of Loyola’s rules of discernment apply to this situation?
Resources for this week’s show:
- Spiritualdirection.com – website
- EWTN Global Catholic Radio
- Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
- EWTN Religious Catalogue – online
- Living the Mystery of Merciful Love: 30 Days with Thérèse of Lisieux by Dr. Anthony Lilles and Dan Burke
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Every week, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explore topics related to the interior life and Catholic teaching, including prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and holiness.
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