Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they speak with Connie Rossini about Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Time for God and the efforts and dispositions involved in establishing a prayer life.
Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:
- Why are prayer and the liturgy attacked so frequently in our time?
- Love is a matter of will not of feelings.
- How should one go about advancing in prayer if he or she is authentically trying to love God?
- The Holy Spirit will lead us in prayer.
Why does Fr. Philippe believe that it is deeply important to realize God’s love for us?- How much effort should be involved in prayer?
- Does God work in our souls even if we do not feel like our prayer time was successful?
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
- Spiritual Canticle: Stanza 1, Number 12 by St. John of the Cross
- “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).
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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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