Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they speak with author Connie Rossini about the necessities to establishing a lasting prayer life.
Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:
- Why does Fr. Philippe focus on having a strong faith as a necessary step to establishing a lasting prayer life?
- What role do feelings play in prayer?
- How can false humility drive us away from prayer?
- Why is perseverance important for spiritual growth?
- What is lacking in the spiritual lives of those who say they do not have time for prayer?
- How can prayer help us through the everyday struggles and exhaustion of life?
If we are not practicing mental prayer, are our works for God not as meaningful?- Can we break up our prayer time into two segments, or should we do all of our mental prayer at once?
- What should one meditate on if he or she is in the beginning stages of prayer?
Resources:
- Spiritualdirection.com – website
- EWTN Global Catholic Radio
- Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
- EWTN Religious Catalogue – online
- Time for God
by Fr. Jacques Philippe - Authentic Contemplative Prayer – Connie Rossini’s Facebook Group
- The Contemplative Rosary by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini
- Is Centering Prayer Catholic? by Connie Rossini
- The Better Part by Fr. John Bartunek
- 30 Days with Teresa of Avila by Dan Burke and Dr. Anthony Lilles
- Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer by Dan Burke
- The Soul of the Apostolate by Jean-Baptiste Chautard O.C.S.O.
- “The Avila Summit” Information and Registration
- Text “summit2018” to 38470 to save $50 on registration to The Avila Summit.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 – USCCB Bible link
- Questions? Send an e-mail to Questions@myavila.com or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).
What is Divine Intimacy Radio?
The Divine Intimacy Radio Show is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those people seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom. Every week our co-hosts 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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