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The Simple Phrase That Sanctifies Any Moment
“Thy Will be done”: Four simple words that sanctify each moment. Claire Dwyer reflects on the wisdom of Fulton Sheen and Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade.
The Works of Jesus
How are we to go about doing the apostolic work which God has called us to? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Love for Life: St. Teresa of the Andes
Dr. Anthony Lilles gives us St. Teresa of the Andes as an American prophet, witnessing to the love of life in a culture of death.
Q&A – Praying while Multitasking, Fasting, and Demonic Attack
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about Praying while multitasking, fasting, and demonic attack.
I Would Like To Take You On a Pilgrimage this July (At No Cost to You)
Blessed New Year to you! I have exciting news. For the past few years, it has been my hope to renovate SpiritualDirection.com into a site that better serves you in your journey to God. As the tenth anniversary of SpiritualDirection.com approaches we are excited to have launched the new and improved SpiritualDirection.com web site. To
Kindness: Anticipating the Needs and Wishes of Others
In this chapter from his book, “The Hidden Power of Kindness,” Lawrence Lovasik dwells on the importance of kindness in relation to obligation.
Then Sings My Soul: The Power of Beautiful Worship
The celebration of the Eucharist, the center of the Church’s life and the highpoint of its worship, should be given a dignity and a grandeur worthy of the reality it makes present.
What Jesus’ Teaching Exacts
What, in particular, does Jesus focus his ire on in his teaching? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in today’s excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Why is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord so important? Find out when Liz Estler reflects on the Church’s celebration today.
Q&A – Evangelization, Small Groups, & Family Curses
Listen in as Dan and Stephanie Burke discuss evangelization, family curses, and much more in the latest episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
Register for Avila Institute Courses Today!
Join the Avila Institute for courses this spring! Learn more about the wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit through dynamic online courses.
His Name Will Be Emmanuel: God With Us
In this chapter from his book, “Meditations for Advent,” Bishop Bossuet dwells on the significance of the term “Emmanuel” in relation to the birth of the child, Jesus.
How to Achieve Constant Prayer
Did you know that every part of our life is meant to be powered by prayer…everything!
Matthew Leonard shares about constant prayer.
The Soul of Jesus
What is the soul of Jesus like? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
A short reflection on this Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord by Liz Estler drawing from various sources.
