How is it that the Holy Trinity dwells within each individual soul? Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they discuss Divine Intimacy, Meditation #222 about why God chooses to dwell within the souls of His beloved creation.
Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:
- “Jesus not only came to reveal the mystery of the Blessed Trinity, but also to establish the ties of closest friendship between our souls and the three divine persons.” ~ Divine Intimacy, Meditation #222.
How can the Trinity dwell within us?- What spiritual conditions open our hearts to the Triune God?
- Why does St. Teresa of Avila describe the soul as a garden?
- What makes the soul of each individual so beautiful to God?
- Why does Fr. Gabriel emphasize the virtue of charity as a crucial step to allowing God access to the soul?
Resources:
- Spiritualdirection.com – website
- EWTN Global Catholic Radio
- Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
- EWTN Religious Catalogue – online
- Divine Intimacy
by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen - Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer by Dan Burke
- The Better Part by Fr. John Bartunek
- Elizabeth of the Trinity: A Life of Praise to God by Sr. Giovanna della Croce
- “The Avila Summit” Information and Registration
- 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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