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The Aim of Mental Prayer
The science of prayer is the science of the conversation of man with God. Prayer itself is the unfolding of our mind before the Most
A Faithful Priest’s Survival Guide Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “A Faithful Priest’s Survival Guide Part 2 of 2” as we continue to discuss the priesthood
Which Method of Spiritual Direction is Best?
“There are as many kinds of spiritual direction as there are spiritual directors. And there are as many “schools” of spiritual direction as there are families of spirituality within the Church.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Call Your Mama
St. Therese of Lisieux once said, “The rosary is a long chain that links heaven & earth.” I feel this is true, but today I have started thinking of it as an old telephone cord. – Nicole Berlucchi
Priest Who Survived Nazi Camp Reflects
It was July 2, 1945, at eight o’clock in the evening. It was time to lock the doors of the shrine for the night, and
Journaling: A Written Memory of Grace, Part 3
“From journaling prayer, one can learn to discern God’s ‘voice’ and presence as distinguished from our own thoughts and emotions as well as those placed upon us by the enemy.” – Debra Black
A Faithful Priest’s Survival Guide Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “A Faithful Priest’s Survival Guide Part 1 of 2” as we talk with Dr. Joseph Hollcraft
Exorcist Diary: Demons Blocking Mass Attendance
“There is consistently nothing more powerful and nothing more hated by the demons than attending Mass and receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
The Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail” as we talk with Dr. Joseph Hollcraft and Simone
Spiritual Dispositions for Holy Communion
“To be in a state of grace is the minimal disposition necessary to receive holy Communion, but when it comes to receiving Love why would anyone settle for the minimum?” – Fr. James Brent
Truth in the Age of Relativism
We were made to ask the big questions: For what purpose do I exist? What happens to me when I die? Is there an all-powerful
My Appetite for Information is Endless: Is Curiosity Bad?
“Usually we associate greed with money. But we can also be greedy when it comes to knowledge.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Contemplation and Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Contemplation and Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 2 of 2” as we continue
Journaling: The Written Memory of Grace, Part 2
“St. Ignatius of Loyola has us review our past week of prayer, such as on a Sunday, and also our past month. This organically expands into journaling about our day, not just our prayer time.” – Debra Black
Our Lady of Knock: The Power of Mary’s Silence
“In Knock, Ireland the Mother of God appeared in a simple but profound way…In her silence, she said so much.” – Thomas Griffin
