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The Power of the Eucharist: Clare of Assisi
St. Clare of Assisi (1193–1254) embraced God’s will for her life as the abbess of the cloister at San Damiano.
The Woman of the Hour: This Present Paradise, Part 13
When we surrender ourselves and our dearest things to Mary, she will determine the hour for their fulfillment, just as she did at Cana. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity discovers this in Claire Dwyer’s next in the series.
Divine Intimacy
What characterizes the transforming union with God?
Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
If Christ is King of the Universe, how is His Kingship enfleshed in us?
To Contemplate and Share the Fruits of Contemplation: Part 59 Mini-Course on Prayer
If reforms had renewed the practice and teaching of authentic prayer, it could have saved the Church much misunderstanding and grief. David Torkington shares his own experience and illustrates that for us, at least, it is not too late.
Q&A – Proper Disposition and Reception of the Eucharist, Confessions Before or After Mass.
Properly receiving the Eucharist, how to be properly disposed of, confessions before or after mass. Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss these questions and many more on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio!
Expect Him Everywhere: This Present Paradise, Part 12
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity lived a Eucharistic life, wherever she was, whatever she was doing. “You have no need of the Sacrament to come to me,” she said. Claire Dwyer resumes her series.
Always Seek the Good in Others
Seeing Christ in others requires always seeking the good in them. We must do this by way of patience and humility.
Stretch for God
Intentional discipleship in the spiritual life begins by turning our attention towards God and stretching out to Him with open hands – ready to receive more of him, Joseph Hollcraft writes.
Transforming Love
What happens to a soul transformed by God’s love?
Holiness and the Liturgy: Part 58 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington explains that true renewal of the liturgy is dependent on a renewal of authentic Christian love, growing out of deep prayer.
The Mindfulness Myth Part 2 – Divine Intimacy Radio
Join Dan Burke, Susan Brinkmann, and Connie Rossini as they discuss mindfulness, its history, and why its a problem on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
Nothing Comes From Nothing
Nothing is wasted in the Economy of God–this mysterious, wonderful reality has us all implicated in each other’s salvation. Claire Dwyer is always amazed at the perfection of God’s plans.
The Cry of St. Monica
Some join for a day, others for a lifetime. Some hold whole handfuls of people they long to see in full reconciliation with Christ. All who become members of this club, however, wish they weren’t members. The first step in turning this pain from a defining ache in your heart into an act of giving and prayer, is to name the reality of the hurt.
How Can Buddhist Meditation Practices Harm the Faithful?
Connie Rossini takes a close look at why Buddhist practices are incompatible with authentic Christian prayer.
