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Q&A – The Will of God, Chastity, and Limitations
The Will of God, Chastity, and Limitations. Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss these questions and many more on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio!
Prayer of Self-Renouncement for Union with Our Lady
Our Lady’s role in our salvation and sanctification is irreplaceable and most necessary in these times we live in. It is a great loss to the Christian to not take her for one’s mother and a mediatrix with her Son. Our Lady is the shortest, easiest and quickest path to Christ and Christian holiness. In St. Louis
Advent Reflections: Death, Joy, & Living in Christ
The Church offers us two great seasons of preparation: Lent and Advent. But they are never just about preparation for a feast; rather, they are about preparing us for Heaven itself.
Headaches and Hair Shirts: This Present Paradise, Part 14
“Choose mortifications that don’t mortify others.” Claire Dwyer expounds on this saying of St. JosemarÍa Escrivá in today’s reflection.
The Son Becomes the Father and the Father Becomes the Son
Joseph Hollcraft explores how his own fatherhood allowed him to understand how to be a true son of God the Father.
From Here to Eternity: Part 60 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington concludes his series on prayer with an important overview of fundamentals of our faith.
Q&A – Dark Night of the Soul, and Discerning Consolation
Dark Night of the Soul, and Discerning Consolation. Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss these questions and many more on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio!
Gratitude
A reflection on gratitude for Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.
The Power of the Eucharist: Clare of Assisi
St. Clare of Assisi (1193–1254) embraced God’s will for her life as the abbess of the cloister at San Damiano.
The Woman of the Hour: This Present Paradise, Part 13
When we surrender ourselves and our dearest things to Mary, she will determine the hour for their fulfillment, just as she did at Cana. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity discovers this in Claire Dwyer’s next in the series.
Divine Intimacy
What characterizes the transforming union with God?
Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
If Christ is King of the Universe, how is His Kingship enfleshed in us?
To Contemplate and Share the Fruits of Contemplation: Part 59 Mini-Course on Prayer
If reforms had renewed the practice and teaching of authentic prayer, it could have saved the Church much misunderstanding and grief. David Torkington shares his own experience and illustrates that for us, at least, it is not too late.
Q&A – Proper Disposition and Reception of the Eucharist, Confessions Before or After Mass.
Properly receiving the Eucharist, how to be properly disposed of, confessions before or after mass. Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss these questions and many more on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio!
Expect Him Everywhere: This Present Paradise, Part 12
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity lived a Eucharistic life, wherever she was, whatever she was doing. “You have no need of the Sacrament to come to me,” she said. Claire Dwyer resumes her series.
