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Q&A – Transitioning from meditation to contemplation and overcoming habitual sin.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about the spiritual life. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: Transitioning from meditation to contemplation. Overcoming habitual sin. Resources: Spiritualdirection.com – website EWTN Global Catholic Radio Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online Apostoli Viae – website Sophia Institute – website Into the Deep – Dan Burke Deliverance Prayers:
Interior Silence
What constitutes interior silence? And just how important is it?
St. Thérèse was a Prima Ballerina
St. Thérèse made it look easy–but her fortitude was born out of a million unseen movements of love, Claire Dwyer reflects.
Q&A – Overcoming habitual sin and “The Benedict Option”.
Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:
How do you overcome habitual sin?
What are your thoughts on “The Benedict Option”?
Why did you leave Facebook?
How can I help my spouse dig deeper into faith?
The Word is Coming: Will We Recognize Him?
Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects that setting ourselves aside for our neighbor will help us find Christ this season.
Advent: Preparation for the Coming of Christ
In this chapter from her book “Advent with Our Lady of Fatima,” Donna-Marie reflects on the crucial significance of the Advent Season as a time of preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.
159. Basic Training (Luke 3:10-20)
How did St. John the Baptist prepare the way for Jesus? How was he different from Jesus? Find out when Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this coming Sunday, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.
Deliver Me, Jesus: The Litany of Humility
Years ago my spiritual director recommended I pray the Litany of Humility every day. The saints say humility is that virtue which must the foundation for all others. Here is the litany: O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved… From
Seeking God in Our Daily Duties
How important are our usual daily duties and obligations? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Mary is the Heart of Advent
Dr. Peter Howard reveals the secret hidden in the heart of Advent: Mary.
When I Can Pray No More: A Movement of the Heart
Dr. Anthony Lilles describes the desolate moment when all we can do is make a mere movement of the heart and allow the Lord to lift our prayer out of ourselves.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Solemnity)
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent; while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother.
Q&A “Dealing With Negative Thoughts”
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about the spiritual life. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: How many people suffer from negative thoughts? How to find peace through negative thoughts…
158. Preparing the Way (Luke 3:1-6)
Why, and by whom, does Jesus announce his coming ahead of time? Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this upcoming Second Sunday of Advent.
Q&A “A Simple Start to Prayer”
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about the spiritual life. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: How do I start in mental prayer? Why does God thirst for me? What are the signs of spiritual bondage? How do I help family members who struggle in prayer? Can prayer help me remember my past sins?…
