Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN’s worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses. Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com. In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.

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Overcoming Difficulties in Prayer

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Overcoming Difficulties in Prayer” as we speak with Fr. Wayne Sattler on how to overcome difficulties in prayer and how to progress in the spiritual life and union with God! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our  Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check

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Resisting Demonic Backlash and Progressing in Prayer after Retreat

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Resisting Demonic Backlash and Progressing in Prayer after Retreat” as we continue discussing the demonic backlash, how to resist the lies of the enemy, and continual progress in prayer after a retreat! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our  Spotify channel. To watch our full

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Demonic Backlash and Spiritual Progress after Retreat

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Demonic Backlash and Spiritual Progress after Retreat” as we discuss the spiritual warfare that occurs after a retreat and how you can fight back and continue to progress in your spiritual life! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our  Spotify channel. To watch our full

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Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Practical Tips for Your Children

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Practical Tips for Your Children” as we continue our discussion Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett about the most important and essential rules of discernment to teach your children! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our  Spotify channel. To watch our full

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Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Teaching Your Children Discernment

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Teaching Your Children Discernment” as we continue talking with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett about the importance of teaching your children how to discern what is happening in their spiritual lives! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our  Spotify channel. To

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Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: How To Protect Your Children

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: How To Protect Your Children” as we talk with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett about teaching discernment of spirits to beginners and how to protect your children from spiritual attacks! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our  Spotify channel. To watch

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The Biggest Lie the Devil Tells You about Prayer

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Biggest Lie the Devil Tells You about Prayer” as we discuss the biggest lie the enemy tells you about prayer, that you do not have time, and how you can reject this lie! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our  Spotify channel. To watch

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Divine Intimacy in Marriage: The Disposition that Changes Everything

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Divine Intimacy in Marriage: The Disposition that Changes Everything” as we finish out this series on our marriage retreats, and how the humility of Jesus when he washed the feet of His Apostles can be applied to your marriage, which can transform your marriage! Want to

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The Lord is Nigh

“The more a soul concentrates its desires and affections on God, the more it will be freed from earthly cares.” – Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen

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