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Angelic Sweetness
“Angelic sweetness also eradicates bitterness. We have many earthly reasons to grow cold and bitter, but the message of God is that the warmth of His goodness melts hearts of stone.” – Olivia Spears
The Philos Project Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Philos Project Part 2 of 2” as we talk with Simone Rizkallah about the Philos
You’re Never Too Old to Learn Your ABCs: Catholic Teaching A-Z
I absolutely love the Catholic Church. There is nothing that gives me such stalwart confidence and hope for my salvation. In response to this love,
St. Elisabeth of the Trinity and the Invincible Fortress of Holy Recollection
“The ‘invincible fortress of holy recollection’ is ultimately not about a shutting off of ourselves from the world and our difficulties. It is rather that the invincible fortress of holy recollection is also an invincible fortress of truth, God’s truth.” – Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, OP
Tasting the Sweetness of Scripture
“Mary gives us a perfect example of what our relationship with Scripture ought to be. It formed her thinking, her speaking, her praying.” – Gayle Somers
The Philos Project Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Philos Project Part 1 of 2” as we talk with Simone Rizkallah about the Philos
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi
“The dying boy was carried to the pope in the protecting arms of a Christian soldier and Sixtus was able to tell him gently, ‘Tarcisius, Jesus is safe. You can let Him go now.’” – Denise Trull
Three Teachings on Corpus Christi
“He asks us, ‘Do you also want to leave me?'” – Monsignor Charles Pope
It All Starts with a Step – How to Climb the Ladder of Happiness
Some of us turn to pleasure for happiness. And marketers definitely encourage us to do so because they can sell us momentary pleasures. There are lots
The Eucharistic Congress
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Eucharistic Congress” as we talk with Tim Glemkowski, the CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress,
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“Mary, in the exquisite delicacy of her charity, has such a profound sense of the needs of others, that as soon as she hears of them, she acts spontaneously and decisively to bring help.” – Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen
What We Can Learn About Suffering in the Story of Joseph, the Patriarch
“While there are many layers to the story, both personal and communal, it is clear that God often allows great injustice and suffering, only to produce great glory and healing on account of it.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Sober and Watchful: Discernment of Spirits
“Discernment is a marvelous gift from God. Like many of his gifts, it needs to be cultivated and nurtured through consistent effort.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
The Way of Prayer: Following the Story
“When you pursue, with all your heart, a life of prayer, then you are following the plot of the story God is telling in your life.” – Glenn Dickinson
Hating Our Life
“Hence, despite the human affirmation, happiness, and even sense of fulfillment these crowds may have brought to Jesus, there is something and someone greater than all of this: it is the Father and His will.”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
