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Overcoming Scrupulosity
“Would it not be outrageous to take upon ourselves the burden of winning a war that has already been won?” – Erick Ybarra
The Annunciation: A Franciscan Reflection
A Reflection from “A Rosary for Every Heart” by Jennessa Terraccino Do you find that you connect to God through His creation? Certainly, St. Francis of Assisi was a lover of wildlife. Just as a child may resemble his parents, God’s creation is stamped with signs of Him. Like the Bible, the tangible world
Why the Devil Hates This Kind of Prayer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Why the Devil Hates This Kind of Prayer” as we talk about the importance of mental prayer, why the devil hates it, and why it is so beneficial to your spiritual life! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full
Benedictine Wisdom for Families
“Each family needs to understand itself. It cannot look to other Catholic ‘influencers,’ no matter how helpful and beautiful, to tell them how to live.” – Denise Trull
St. Joseph as Spouse of Mary: The Spiritual Depth of a Holy Marriage
A Reflection from “The Silent Witness of Nazareth” by Fr. Serafino M. Lanzetta Nothing less than a truly just man, the most righteous of men, would be fitting in order to be a worthy spouse of the Blessed Virgin. St. Joseph was indeed the most holy spouse of Mary and their marriage was a true
Does Zoning Out During the Rosary Make Me a Bad Catholic?
“Relying too much on our standards of perfection means that pride has crept in, which agitates us and shrinks our heart’s ability to hear God’s voice when we pray.” – Rose Folsom
You Can’t Make It to Heaven without This Prayer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “You Can’t Make It to Heaven without This Prayer” as we talk about the importance of mental prayer, what it is, and why you can’t get to heaven without it! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check
100 Questions Jesus Asked and You Should Answer
“Whenever you read the Gospels, and Jesus asks a question of someone, answer it.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Suffering and Abandonment
“One who is oversensitive and preoccupied with his own suffering often becomes insensible and indifferent to the suffering of others.” – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
Resurrection Symbolism in the Old Testament
A Reflection from “Arise” by Laura Bedingfeld Arise, O Lord! Alongside the relatively few testimonies to hope in bodily resurrection in the Old Testament, resurrection symbolism is frequently present in psalms and prophecies, as the prayerful expression of hope born in adversity and of gratitude for the Lord’s redeeming love. Be gracious to me, O
Changing Course in the Storm of Desolation: A Reflection on Rule 5 from St. Ignatius’ First Week Rules for Discernment of Spirits
“New circumstances or new information can also sometimes require a new decision. In my previous assignment as director of a retreat center in Florida, I was faced with the decision of whether to temporarily close the center as Hurricane Ian approached the peninsula.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
Witchcraft, the Occult, and Feminism
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Witchcraft, the Occult, and Feminism” as we talk with Dr. Carrie Gress about the roots of feminism and why it actually cannot be infused with Christianity! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check out our Youtube playlist.
Fasting as a Path to Discernment
“Unless we fast with Jesus, our self-denial risks becoming self-reference.”- Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM
Scrupulosity and Prayer
“The devil knows our buttons and has no problem pressing them as often as possible.” – Gabriel Garnica
What St. Frances of Rome Saw in Heaven
A Reflection from “The Eucharistic Visions of St. Frances of Rome” by St. Frances of Rome On another occasion, after receiving the Most Holy Sacrament of the Body of Christ in the same Chapel of the Holy Angels, St. Frances, the servant of Christ, devoted herself to prayer and meditation, as was her custom. During