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Pondering Some of the Teachings of the Easter Vigil in its Afterglow
“The Easter Vigil is the manifestation of what St. John wrote in the prologue of his Gospel: The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (Jn 1:5).” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Stay with Us
“The more the soul revives itself in the Resurrection of Christ, the more it feels the need of God and of heavenly truths.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
What Character are You in the Passion?
“Peter, Judas, Pilate, the soldiers, John, and Mary: these are the main players in the true story behind Jesus’ last day on earth.” – Thomas Griffin
Anger, Forgiveness, and the Crucifixion
A Reflection from “The Cries of Jesus from the Cross” by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Anger, Forgiveness, and the Crucifixion Our Blessed Lord came to make reparation for the sin of anger, first by teaching us a prayer: “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”; and then by giving us
The Spiritual Direction of Holy Week
“From this perspective, the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week live at the very heart of spiritual direction and unveil the ecclesial dimension of this ‘art of arts.’.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
Mass of the Ages
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Mass of the Ages” as we talk with Tony Shriner about the Mass documentaries on how tradition is important in bringing people closer to Christ! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check out our Youtube playlist. Common
Within Your Wounds, Hide Me
“I have realized since that day that the emptiness is not so much because of the suffering as it is a result of our reaction to it.” – Kimberly Andrich
The Rosary
“In Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope Saint John Paul II was intent on driving home an important point. The Rosary is a way to contemplative prayer.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Mental Prayer and Hearing the Word of God
A Reflection from “Remain in Me and I in You” by Fr. Wayne Sattler Mental Prayer and Hearing the Word of God Meditation is also referred to as mental prayer. Mental prayer, St. Teresa of Avila writes, “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with
Offer It Up
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Offer It Up” as we talk with Megan Hjelmstad on how to invite Jesus into every moment, every suffering, and offer it all up to Him! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check out our Youtube playlist.
Lenten Assignment: Be Grateful!
“True gratitude is a grace, a gift, that comes from a heart deeply moved, astonished, and aware of the fact that God is so very good.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Hungering For God’s Will: His Permissive Will
“Christ’s resurrection (Easter Sunday) is the unbreakable and undying promise that God’s omnipotence and wisdom are never trumped by the apparent triumphs of evil and suffering (Good Friday).” – Father John Bartunek
Carlo Acutis’s Plan of Life
A Reflection from “God’s Influencer” by Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano Carlo Acutis’s Plan of Life Carlo was mature as a child and mature as an adolescent. He didn’t waste time, but rather used it in the best way possible. Carlo always repeated that time and life are a gift that God gives us to
Prayer Lists: Gathering People and Petitions
“I did my best to share with him the reason my friends and I thought violence against the unborn created more problems than it solved…I told him I would pray for him—I sensed at the time that I was making a lifelong vow.” – Christine Hanus
A Woman at the Tomb
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “A Woman at the Tomb” as we talk with Jamie Kohler about her cancer journey and how her life of prayer helped her surrender to Jesus! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check out our Youtube playlist.
