September 21, 2018: Q&A - The Writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, Overcoming Habitual, Mortal Sin, and Desire for Prayer

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about delving into the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, overcoming habitual, mortal sin, and the desire for prayer.

Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:

In what order should one read the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross?
How can we overcome habitual, mortal sin?
Why is confession so important in overcoming habitual sin?
Is the desire for prayer incompatible with being in the state of mortal sin?
Is it ever inappropriate to ask questions about spiritual matters?

Resources:

Spiritualdirection.com – website
EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
EWTN Religious Catalogue – online
The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, Vol.I Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD, and Otilio Rodriguez, OCD
The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, Vol.II Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD, and Otilio Rodriguez, OCD
30 Days with Teresa of Avila by Dan Burke and Dr. Anthony Lilles
The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD, and Otilio Rodriguez, OCD
The Impact of God by Iain Matthew
The Seven Deadly Sins by Dr. Kevin Vost
The Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli
Discerning Hearts Podcast featuring Fr. Timothy Gallagher
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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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses. Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com. In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.