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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.
Always Seek the Good in Others
Seeing Christ in others requires always seeking the good in them. We must do this by way of patience and humility.
Stretch for God
Intentional discipleship in the spiritual life begins by turning our attention towards God and stretching out to Him with open hands – ready to receive more of him, Joseph Hollcraft writes.
Transforming Love
What happens to a soul transformed by God’s love?
Holiness and the Liturgy: Part 58 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington explains that true renewal of the liturgy is dependent on a renewal of authentic Christian love, growing out of deep prayer.
The Mindfulness Myth Part 2 – Divine Intimacy Radio
Join Dan Burke, Susan Brinkmann, and Connie Rossini as they discuss mindfulness, its history, and why its a problem on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
Nothing Comes From Nothing
Nothing is wasted in the Economy of God–this mysterious, wonderful reality has us all implicated in each other’s salvation. Claire Dwyer is always amazed at the perfection of God’s plans.
The Cry of St. Monica
Some join for a day, others for a lifetime. Some hold whole handfuls of people they long to see in full reconciliation with Christ. All who become members of this club, however, wish they weren’t members. The first step in turning this pain from a defining ache in your heart into an act of giving and prayer, is to name the reality of the hurt.
How Can Buddhist Meditation Practices Harm the Faithful?
Connie Rossini takes a close look at why Buddhist practices are incompatible with authentic Christian prayer.
Union of Will
What is the first and most important result of the unitive power of love?
The Right Way
The right way is one of order, peace, and true freedom. The right way is God’s way.
Renewal and Family Love: Part 57 Mini-Course on Prayer
Marriage is not only a beautiful earthly reality but also a mystical sign and symbol of something greater than itself. David Torkington expands our understanding of this sacrament.
The Mindfulness Myth Part 1 – Divine Intimacy Radio
The Mindfulness Myth Part 1 – Join Dan Burke, Susan Brinkmann, and Connie Rossini as they discuss mindfulness, its history, and why its a problem
Some Underlying Principles of Christian Prayer
Connie Rossini continues to examine the latest document on Christian prayer from the Spanish Bishops.
The Holy Spirit and the Priesthood of Christ
The priesthood of Jesus Christ is not simply one particular item on the list of activities exercised by the Son of God, Who came in the flesh.
