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The Cry of St. Monica
Some join for a day, others for a lifetime. Some hold whole handfuls of people they long to see in full reconciliation with Christ. All who become members of this club, however, wish they weren’t members. The first step in turning this pain from a defining ache in your heart into an act of giving and prayer, is to name the reality of the hurt.
How Can Buddhist Meditation Practices Harm the Faithful?
Connie Rossini takes a close look at why Buddhist practices are incompatible with authentic Christian prayer.
Union of Will
What is the first and most important result of the unitive power of love?
The Right Way
The right way is one of order, peace, and true freedom. The right way is God’s way.
Renewal and Family Love: Part 57 Mini-Course on Prayer
Marriage is not only a beautiful earthly reality but also a mystical sign and symbol of something greater than itself. David Torkington expands our understanding of this sacrament.
The Mindfulness Myth Part 1 – Divine Intimacy Radio
The Mindfulness Myth Part 1 – Join Dan Burke, Susan Brinkmann, and Connie Rossini as they discuss mindfulness, its history, and why its a problem on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio. Resources: Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits – Dan Burke (Brand-new and available for advance purchase!) A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness –
Some Underlying Principles of Christian Prayer
Connie Rossini continues to examine the latest document on Christian prayer from the Spanish Bishops.
The Holy Spirit and the Priesthood of Christ
The priesthood of Jesus Christ is not simply one particular item on the list of activities exercised by the Son of God, Who came in the flesh.
The Love of Esteem
What is the love of esteem of God? Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Newman: Disciplined Pursuit of the Truth, Doorway to Friendship
Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on the idea of a true liberal arts education and the idea of an authentic Catholic University according to St. John Henry Newman and from his own experiences.
The Fruits of Contemplation–The Infused Virtues: Part 56 Mini-Course on Prayer
Death to self allows us to receive the infused virtues–the sign and fruit of contemplative prayer. David Torkington reveals the wisdom of the Church as his series continues.
On All Souls’ Day: Join the Releasers!
Can we help release the Holy Souls in Purgatory? Find out how when Patti Maguire Armstrong recommends joining the Releasers of the Holy Souls!
Celebrating All Saints!
Does celebrating all the saints in heaven (canonized and uncanonized), today, increase their honor? Does it do anything for us? Find out from this excerpt of a sermon by St Bernard the abbot, from the Liturgy of the Hours today.
Q&A – Being Kind Online, Can I listen to Non-Catholic Authors, and Suffering.
How do you handle someone speaking inappropriately online? Can you rely on Non-Catholic authors? Join Dan Burke as he discusses these questions and many more on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio. Resources: Spiritualdirection.com – website Avila-Institute.org/events – website EWTN Global Catholic Radio Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online Apostoli Viae – website
It is Time to Overturn Tables
Let’s send every false and idolatrous thing back where it came from and bring back the timeless mystical wisdom of the Church.
