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Divine Intimacy Radio Introduces New Podcast!
Join Dan Burke and the hosts of the new podcast “Saints and Sages” as they discuss mindfulness, meditation, and Teresa of Avila.
Peace of Mind Comes Before Peace of Heart
Leila Miller shares wisdom from Fr. John Hardon: there can be no peace of heart without peace of mind.
What Really Happens After We Die
Here, professor of Church history Dr. James Papandrea gathers in one place all that is known about the afterlife.
A Pope Nails Parenthood: The Kingdom of Irrationality
Sometimes we want a saint for a cause, an intention, a miracle. But maybe we just need one for the journey, Claire Dwyer shares.
Human Qualities and Apostolic Charity
What is apostolic charity? Find out when Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen reflects on how necessary this is, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
How to Pray in Mystical Contemplation, Part 4: Part 53 Mini-Course on Prayer
In the Dark Night, one thing alone can save us: Love. David Torkington illustrates the devotions that reach beyond human frailty and help our love to rise to the heart of the Father.
Q&A – “God is silent, I’m desperate, what do I do?”
Feel as if God is distant? Feel as if your prayers are not being heard? Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss these questions and many more on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
The Essence of Prayer–Gently Trying
There is no magic formula for the perfect prayer, only a continual turning to God and emptying of our will in imitation of Christ, David Torkington explains.
Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement: Living with Hope
With warmth, understanding, and pastoral skill, Fr. Timothy Gallagher provides here a hopeful invitation to all who struggle to overcome the greatest obstacle of all in the spiritual life — discouragement.
Are You Called to be a Spiritual Director?
A new partnership offers exciting possibilities in forming spiritual directors!
The Apostolate of Example
How does our example of living a good Christian life help fulfill our apostolate? Find out when Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
How to Pray in Mystical Contemplation Part 3: Mini-Course on Prayer Part 52
David Torkington explains the changing–and challenging–seasons of prayer as one advances in the spiritual life.
Q&A – Church crisis issues stealing your peace, struggling with habitual sin, and serving the church while chronically ill.
Church Crisis Issues stealing your peace? Struggling with habitual sin? Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss these questions and many more on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
Our Graduate Program may be for YOU
There are a variety of courses you can take at the Avila Institute. You do not have to be a graduate student to take graduate level courses. Learn more at Avila-Institute.org and apply to be a student today!
The Heart of True Devotion
Devotion to the Holy Spirit must be constant and profound, filling the depths of souls and impregnating lives with the sweet unction of infinite love.
