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When Theology Must Fall Silent: A Reflection on a Teaching From St. Bonaventure
“Yes, the prophets and the teachings must be attended to; they are like a lamp shining in a dark place. But there comes a moment when those teachings are confirmed and a greater light dawns, the Morning Star rises in our hearts.” Monsignor Charles Pope
Q&A – Scrupulosity, Prayer, and the Mansions of St. Teresa of Avila
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on Scrupulosity, Prayer, and the Mansions of St. Teresa of Avila.
How We Perceive the Cross Depends on Our Level of Holiness
Leila Miller examines how our level of holiness shapes our experience of suffering and our view of the crosses of life.
A Mind at Peace
Lord, Jesus, may I know myself and may I know You. — St. Augustine
Never Stop Coming: This Present Paradise, Part 5
Buried under the most strong-willed child can be a beautiful vocation, as it was for St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Claire Dwyer continues her series of reflections.
The Power of Faith
How is faith powerful? Find out what Jesus has to say about it!
True Imitation of Christ: Part 47 Mini-Course on Prayer
What can a stage teach us about the spiritual life?
Divine Intimacy Radio – What it means to know the joy and peace of God.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss what it means to know the joy and peace of God.
By Their Fruits: Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin
“By their fruits you will know them.” The love of this great, saintly married couple has borne spiritual fruit far beyond any they could have imaged. Claire Dwyer shares for the upcoming feast day of Louis and Zélie Martin.
Saints Are Still Being Made: Meet Chiara Corbella Petrillo
To love a person means: to accept not understanding everything about her, being prepared to be changed and to suffer, to renounce something for her. — From Chiara’s no
That Eternal Gaze: This Present Paradise, Part 4
God begins a great work in a little girl with fiery eyes and a temperament to match. Claire Dwyer continues the series on St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.
Infinite Wisdom
What is infinite wisdom? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains and reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Confirmatory Signs of the Mystic Way: Part 46 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington shares ten signs that one is entering the Mystic Way of Prayer, based on the teachings of St. John of the Cross.
Q&A – Frustrations in Prayer and What is Holiness.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on frustrations in prayer and what is holiness?
The Freedom to Love
Our freedom to love was purchased with Someone’s blood. We thank Dr. Anthony Lilles for this reminder as we set today apart to thank God for authentic freedom of all kinds.
