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Spiritual Childhood and Demonic Pride
“If the way of contemplation and discipleship that the Lord calls me to embrace becomes just about how I will serve on my terms, what I am owed, or retribution then I will follow an apparent angel of light who is a deceiver. Without such child-like vigilance, I easily can reecho the cry of Lucifer, I will not serve.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
Dressing Like a Handmaid: The Brown Scapular
“When news broke that the Supreme Court was planning on overturning Roe v. Wade, the protests began almost immediately. In some, women showed up at Catholic Masses dressed in the famous ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ costumes in protest of what they saw as the Catholic Church’s misogynistic meddling in American politics. What they missed is the fact that the most famous woman called a handmaid is described by that Church as the Queen of Heaven and Earth.” – Taryn DeLong
How Common is Demon Possession Part 2 of 2
Join us for this Q&A show episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “How Common is Demonic Possession Part 2 of 2” as we continue to answer your questions
Exorcist Diary: Do Saints Choose Us?
“Many times we nurture a devotion to a particular saint, thinking we have chosen the saint. It may be the other way around. Maybe, by the grace of God, a particular saint is chosen for us.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Why All People Suffer W/Dr. Paul Chaloux | Discussion
Why All People Suffer W/Dr. Paul Chaloux | Discussion You can purchase your own copy of the book here: Why All People Suffer Promo Code: DTHT20
Can a Demon Possessed Person Go to Heaven Part 1 of 2
Join us for this Q&A show episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Can a Demon Possessed Person Go to Heaven Part 1 of 2” where we
Life, Liberty and America
“As we grapple with the sacredness of life and spiritual poverty as a people, God is also at work, ready to support us when we choose life. He can heal what is wounded. He can make whole what has been shattered.”
— Dr. Anthony Lilles
Freedom Can Only Exist Within Limits: A Fourth of July Meditation
“Most people like to think of freedom as absolute, as in, ‘No one is going to tell me what to do.” In the end, though, freedom is not absolute; it cannot be.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
You Are Called to Greatness
To the Future—with Confidence Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Is your outlook on life habitually a hopeful one, or do you usually expect
The Understanding of Sin W/Fr. MacDonald | Discussion
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Negative Thoughts Interrupting Prayer?
Join us for this Q&A show episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Negative Thoughts Interrupting Prayer?” where we discuss how to focus during prayer and to
Exorcist Diary: Priests Cursed by Witches
“The number of people practicing witchcraft in our country is rising exponentially. The number of priests is dropping. There are spiritually difficult times ahead. But, in the final analysis, all the witches in the world are powerless in the presence of Christ.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
“This is All True”: The Story of a Conversion, Part 1
Lori suggested I read Thérèse’s Story of a Soul. I ordered it to make her happy and to prove I didn’t need this Catholic nonsense. The next Wednesday when I got home from work, there on the coffee table was the book and a dozen roses from my husband. I called Lori. “I got roses!” She said, “Yes, I asked Thérèse to send you some.”- Rose Folsom
Visions and Revelations
Visions and Revelations in the Development of the Spiritual Life A brief survey of the evolution of the highest spiritual life in the light of
Overcoming Sinful Thoughts W/Fr. Morrow | Discussion
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