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Spiritual Direction and the Remodeling of the Heart Part 1: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Direction
“The director acts like guardrails on the narrow road that winds up the steep mountain.”- Debra Black
Holiness Scares the Devil: Lessons from St. John of the Cross
“The person who relies on his or her own strength will always be defeated. The way to victory is the way of emptiness and abandonment to God.” – Glenn Dickinson
The Rosary: Its Transformative Power
A Reflection from “The Power of the Rosary” by Gabriel Castillo When the Holy Rosary is said well, it gives Jesus and Mary more glory
The Quest for Beauty and Wonder in Relationship
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Quest for Beauty and Wonder in Relationship” as we continue talking about marriage and the
Jesus Wants To Meet You In Confession—Don’t Keep Him Waiting!
“Confessing regularly doesn’t just help us fight temptations and the enemy of our souls. It helps us love.” – Christine Hanus
She Tells Me The Monsters Aren’t Real: A Reflection On Rule 2 From St. Ignatius’ First Week Rules For Discernment Of Spirits
“When the enemy begins to project exaggerated fears onto the screen of our imagination, we do well to follow the advice of St. Bernard of Clairvaux: “’If temptation storms, or you fall upon the rocks of tribulation, look to the star: call upon Mary.”” – Fr. Mark Yavarone
Gratitude Brings Grace
“Whether I recall sharing a deep conversation with my wife, the countless laughs with my children, or our vacation time together as a family, reflecting on what I am grateful for over the last few months has been a restorative process.” – Thomas Griffin
Saints in the Rite of Exorcism
A Reflection from “The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcism” by Charles D. Fraune and Patrick O’Hearn Saints in the Rite of Exorcism Within the
How Beauty Drives Us to God and One Another
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “How Beauty Drives Us to God and One Another” as we continue talking about beauty and
Beyond Stained-Glass Sanctity: 4 Ways to Grow in Virtue
“Virtues do not exist in isolation from each other or our behaviors. There is much overlap when we are maturing in our spiritual life.” – Deanna Bartalini
The Integration of Physical and Spiritual Health
“Fall, and then rise. Sweat, and then pray. Be like Jesus, who gave Himself totally and completely to the Father, even unto death.” – Chase Crouse
Jesus Loves Us to Holiness
A Reflection from “Remain In Me and I In You” by Fr. Wayne Sattler Just as Jesus met Peter where he needed to be loved,
The Beauty and Mystery of Entrustment
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Beauty and Mystery of Entrustment” as we talk about entrusting ourselves to the mercy and
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The [Solemnity] of the Assumption is a strong appeal to us to live ‘ever intent upon heavenly things,’ and not to allow ourselves to be carried away by the vicissitudes and seductions of the world.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen
Self-Compassion Fatigue
“Our Lord gently affirms our limitations and, in them, invites us to seek His strength while continually upholding our well-being.” – Megan Hjelmstad