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Learn to Discern Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Learn to Discern Part 2 of 2” as we continue talking with Susan Brinkmann about new age practices such as reiki and yoga, and why they do not align with Catholic teaching! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place
The Retreat that Never Ends: Who Should Take the Ignatian Exercises?
“Coupled with the meditations of the Exercises, healing takes place and self-reliance is slowly replaced with God-reliance. The enemy loses his hold on them.” – Debra Black
Messy Yearly Planner? Recognize the Daily Bread
“Jesus Christ did not come into the world to give us the grace to do it all, but to liberate us from the illusion that we possibly can. This opens up the hope that God will always provide, and the vision to see that He already, always has—not in color-coded schedules, but in a creative brilliance of unpredictable days as only He can.” – Claire Dwyer
Consolation in Prayer and Activation through Mercy
God gives us the gifts of faith, hope, and love in Baptism. To be rooted in faith and hope and to live out love, we need prayer. Prayer brings us consolation and, by allowing God into our lives, brings Him consolation. Moreover, prayer makes us new, as the prophet Haggai illustrates in the following parable:
Learning from Joseph
“Joseph’s way of living in the present moment, trusting, receiving, and surrendering leaves nothing for the evil spirits to take hold of in a wrestling match.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Learn to Discern Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Learn to Discern Part 1 of 2” as we talk with Susan Brinkmann about discerning between new age practices and authentic Catholic spirituality! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show is over, make sure to watch
Wounding and Healing: The Mystery of Suffering
“It would be years before the Lord delivered me from the oppression I suffered during that season in my life. God tested me, certainly, but then He delivered me.” – Christine Hanus
Kindled in Love
“This is not the dull path of obligation. It is an adventure, into a wild freedom.” – Glenn Dickinson
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a powerful one that renews the hesed covenantal love between God and man. This devotion consists of five basic elements, which renew humanity by restoring our relationship with the God who loves us. Our Lord gave these five aspects of the Sacred Heart devotion to St.
Tantrum in Aisle 10
“One would not expect to find any sort of Divine inspiration in such a scenario as late-night Walmart. But that would be to underestimate the creative ways God finds to crash into our distracted little brains.” – Denise Trull
Demonic Oppression and Discernment of Spirits
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Demonic Oppression and Discernment of Spirits” as we answer your questions about spiritual warfare, the rules of St. Ignatius, and discernment of spirits! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show is over, make sure to watch
Lord and Shepherd – A Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter
“To be in the Lord’s flock is to be in a life-changing, transformative relationship with the Lord.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Following Jesus to Eternity
“Ultimately, we must leave the comfort and even the consolation of books, retreats, and spiritual conversations, and follow Christ wherever and however he is leading us.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Piercing Peace
“This is peace: resting in God even when the world is chaotic, your mind touting a list of to-dos and many people calling for your attention.” – Nichole Berlucchi
Mercy Moments: We Don’t Have to Fix the Whole World
“As I slowly work through a re-reading of the diary, I’m slowly working on seeing the world through the lens of God’s mercy.” – Danielle Bean
