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A Strategy for Spiritual Revolution: Opening Up a Conversation for Contemplation
“Why do Christians need better conversations about contemplative prayer? This is because Christians have a special mission in the shipwreck of atheistic materialism.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
The Greatest Story Ever Told: The Creation
“The greatest story ever told is the great drama of God with His people. It begins with the simple but awesome words, ‘In the beginning God…’ (Gen 1:1).”- Monsignor Charles Pope
Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 2 of 2” as we talk about the election season
In Praise of Mystagogy (and the Mystery of the Mass)
“The Mass must be studied and intimately, by each layman seeking understanding of Christ in the “mysteries” of the Mass.” – Denise Trull
St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Mary Magdalene: Kindred Saints of Mercy
‘Both St. Therese and St. Mary Magdalene have personal vocations to proclaim the good news and the Mercy of God.” – Brittany Brosdahl
Can I Pray for Myself?
“When we ask someone else to pray for us, we allow them to intercede for us in a meaningful, necessary way.” – Deanna Bartalini
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 14
“The Lord is inviting us to regularly inspect our own fortress—our invaluable soul—to learn its vulnerabilities and build up our defenses with His help.” – Megan Hjelmstad
Holy Friendship: Who is Running Next to You?
“I’ve heard it said to encourage those looking for a spouse, yet I think it works equally as well for those seeking a close friend: Run toward Christ, then see who’s running next to you.” – Emma Adams
Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 1 of 2” as we talk about the importance of
The Pathos of the Heart
“It is high time for all of us to think of ourselves and one another in truly human and personal terms. It is time for us to think of human beings primarily in terms of the heart.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
“Let Yourself Be Loved” is Your Vocation
“There is a vocation that precedes all the others. Before anything else, we are called to be loved by God.” – Claire Dwyer
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 13
“I knew deep down that I was likely being tempted, but it was difficult to cut through the noise on my own.” – Megan Hjelmstad
What’s Spiritual Gluttony? (Part II of II)
“The physical pleasures associated with gluttony, lust, and sloth are obvious. We are less aware of the spiritualized forms of these capital sins.” – Father John Bartunek
A Pocket Guide to Prayer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “A Pocket Guide to Prayer” as we talk with Dr. Edward Sri and his wife, Beth,
The Divine Indwelling: Finding God Within and the Spiritual Rebirth of Baptism (Part 3)
“To experience the reality of Baptism and all its fruits, including the Divine Indwelling, one must live out their baptism as fully and as deeply as possible.”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
