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Welcome to “Ordinary Time”
“There is no vacation from our vocation. Do not miss what God is doing, even in the ordinary.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Michelle Duppong: North Dakota’s Servant of God
A Reflection from “Michelle Duppong” by Patti Armstrong and Stephanie Parks Who Is Michelle Duppong? How would you describe Michelle Duppong — What made her so special? By all accounts, Servant of God Michelle Duppong grew up on a farm; she studied horticulture and loved plants; she had many friends and often traveled to visit
Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: How To Protect Your Children
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: How To Protect Your Children” as we talk with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett about teaching discernment of spirits to beginners and how to protect your children from spiritual attacks! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch
The Saving Mystery of the Lord’s Baptism
“Up from the river, the Messiah’s saving gaze is on us, for deep waters could not quench His love.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
The Letters of St. Paul of the Cross: True Spiritual Riches Are in the Secret Place with God
“The fire consists of difficulties, trials, tribulations, persecutions—anything that would cause the soul to depend on God alone.” – Amy Knight
Following the Great Forgiver
A Reflection from “Wisdom from the Cross” by Casey Chalk Following the Great Forgiver The earliest Christians saw Jesus’ willingness to forgive His enemies as a model for their own lives. Certainly St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, viewed it as an exemplar to follow. When the Jewish leaders decided to stone Stephen to death,
Epiphany and the Simple Movement of Love
‘The heart has its eyes. Those who open them truly understand what is at stake.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
Desolation, the Grinch, and Our Savior: A Reflection On Rule 4 From St. Ignatius’ First Week Rules For Discernment Of Spirits
“The reality is that we have no more direct control over spiritual consolation than we have over a white Christmas.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
Antidote for Desolation
“She would go into the bathroom, shut the door, and sing the Doxology loud and clear: “Praise God from Whom all Blessings flow…” – Ann Radtke
New Year’s Suggestions Regarding Your “Device”
“Learn from God; let things have their time. Waiting and silence are key concepts in the spiritual life and in God’s world.”- Monsignor Charles Pope
Mary: The Loving Mother of Jesus
A Reflection from “Fairest Flower of Paradise” by Alexis Cardinal Lepicier “She brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger” (Lk 2:7). Let us transport ourselves in thought to that solemn moment when Mary, having carried in her womb for nine months the Word of God
Accept Her Motherhood: Mary and the Path to Holiness
“There is no saint in the history of the Church- nor will there be any in the future-who does not possess a great love for Mary.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
The Biggest Lie the Devil Tells You about Prayer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Biggest Lie the Devil Tells You about Prayer” as we discuss the biggest lie the enemy tells you about prayer, that you do not have time, and how you can reject this lie! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch
How the Head of the Holy Family Healed Me
“If I was healed, it was to bring healing to the Church. To extend the healing power of Jesus to others.” – Dan Burke
The Paradoxes of Christmas
“There are many paradoxes and seeming impossibilities in the Incarnation. They cannot be fully solved, so they claim our reverence.” – Monsignor Charles Pope