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The Greatest Love
A Reflection from “What the Heart of Jesus Does and Says in the Tabernacle” by St. Manuel Garcia The Heart of Jesus Is Giving the
The Joy of Mortification
“The saint is not presenting an abstract theological point of interest only to specialists. This is advice as practical as any you’ll find in a self-help manual.” – Glenn Dickinson
Lies about Liturgical Reverence Part 1
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Lies about Liturgical Reverence Part 1” as we discuss liturgical reverence and how the architecture of
The Non-Negotiable Holy Spirit
“What does it actually mean to have a living, active relationship with the Holy Spirit? What does it truly mean to be Spirit-filled?” – Jonna Schuster
The Action of the Holy Spirit
“In order to become saints, we must concur in the work of the Holy Spirit; but since effective concurrence is impossible without an understanding of the promoter’s actions, it is necessary for us to learn how the divine Paraclete, the promoter of our sanctification, works in us.”- Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
Sacred Silence: The Role of Stillness in Meeting Christ in the Eucharist
“If God appreciates silence, and if Christ surrounded his saving work with silence, then we too should expect to encounter him in the silence—especially in a Eucharistic encounter.” – Christopher Carstens
The Role and Experience of the Angels at the Ascension
“So, the Feast of the Ascension is our feast too. In baptism we died with Christ and rose with him to new life. In the Ascension of Christ, we also ascend.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
What Jesus Said About Hell Part 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “What Jesus Said About Hell Part 2” as we discuss Dan’s new book on hell and
Prayer: A Relationship of Love, Part 3
“Our only agenda in prayer should be to give ourselves to God in love and therefore enter more deeply into this relationship of love.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, CFR
Private Devotions and Individual Spiritualities
“Perhaps you are called to a life of simplicity, like St. Francis. Alternatively, you might draw closer to God intellectually, like St. Thomas Aquinas.” – Jen Arnold
The First Augustinian Pope
A Reflection from “Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope” by Matthew Bunson Augustine on the Lake In 1885, a man named Dorr Eugene
Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord
“By going before us, Jesus our Head has given us the right to follow Him there some day, and we can even say with St. Leo, ‘In the person of Christ, we have penetrated the heights of heaven’ (Roman Breviary)” – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
What Jesus Said About Hell Part 1
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “What Jesus Said About Hell Part 1” as we discuss Dan’s new book on hell and
The Beatitude of Poverty
“Nets, livelihoods, social status, friends, and even family have all been forsaken for the promises of Christ.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
Contemplative Prayer
“No one could ever sit down and try to practice infused contemplation. It comes upon us. It comes upon us when it pleases God to give it. For the Spirit blows where he wills (see Jn. 3:8).” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
