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The Prayer of the Virgin
“From her place now in the Light, Mary sees you. She knows the designs of God for your life. She prays for you.” – Fr. James Brent, OP
Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Mystical Wisdom and Progress in Marital Intimacy
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Mystical Wisdom and Progress in Marital Intimacy” as we continue talk about significance of St. Teresa of Avila’s interior castle and how it impacts progress in martial intimacy with your spouse! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To
What Does It Mean When Scripture Says That God Hardens Certain Human Hearts?
“None of us can demand an absolute account from God for what He does. Even if He were to tell us, could our small, worldly minds ever really comprehend it?” – Monsignor Charles Pope
The State of a Soul and Purgatory
A Reflection from “The Truth About Purgatory” by Martin Jugie The Catholic dogma of Purgatory supposes the immortality of the human soul, and the existence, for that soul, of another life after death has separated it from its vesture of clay. We are not concerned here with demonstrating the immortality of the soul. That
Let Your Embodied Self Be Loved
“We are called to live within and even learn to love the limitations of our emotional and physical selves.” – Claire Dwyer
Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Key Foundations
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Key Foundations” as we continue talking about the key foundations to divine intimacy in marriage! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check out our Youtube playlist. Common Resources: Divine Intimacy in Marriage –
Dear Father John: Help Me Discern Going Back to Work
“If the motivation is Christian and not selfish (you may need the help of a spiritual director to discern this), then take some initial steps to find out how you can go in that direction without neglecting your primary vocation.” – Fr. John Bartunek
There is a River
“Yes, there is a river that flows through the Heavenly City. That river, too, is beautiful and dangerous. I ache for it and avoid it.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
St. Bartolo Longo: Hope From Ashes
“Bartolo committed then and there to promoting the Rosary, a promise he lived out until his death.”- Grace Abruzzo
St. Bartolo: A Modern Saint Waging War on Hell
A Reflection from “The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcism” by Charles D. Fraune and Patrick O’Hearn In his book True Devotion to Mary, St. Louis de Montfort shared a prophesy that in our present time, God would raise up “great saints who shall surpass most of the other saints in sanctity as much as
What Does it Mean to Have a “Personal Relationship with Christ?”
“Why do you carve time out of your busy schedule to pray and worship God the Father through Jesus Christ in union with the Holy Spirit?” – Fr. John Bartunek
The Divine Intimacy Secret
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Divine Intimacy Secret” as we talk about our marriage retreats and the secret to divine intimacy with your spouse and with God! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check out our Youtube playlist. Common Resources: Divine
St. John Paul II and the Rosary: A Lifelong Encounter with Christ
A Reflection from “The Power of the Rosary” by Gabriel Castillo On multiple occasions I have accidentally caught myself referring to St. John Paul II as “my dear friend.” It just comes out and catches me off guard, and I am quick to clarify that I never actually met him, yet I do genuinely
A Rule of Life for the Heart: Creating a Spiritual Life Plan
“We need to let God lead us in developing this plan for life. This takes place in the quiet of prayer.” – Debra Black
The Prayerful Intimacy of John Paul II
“The early moment of Karol’s life at the casket of his brother showcased the friendship that his father had with the Lord.- Thomas Griffin