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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
Jesus: the Exorcist
The Synoptic Gospels present Jesus as a teacher, healer, and exorcist. He was not very unusual in that. There were other charismatic healers and exorcists
Contemplation and Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Contemplation and Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 1 of 2” as we talk with
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
“Courage, Dear Heart”: Discern and then Do
“We want to make the best decisions possible, decisions for good—for the best—outcomes. The glory and terrifying responsibility of being made in God’s image and likeness is that we have the freedom to choose.” – Claire Dwyer
Journaling: The Written Memory of Grace, Part 1
“Catholic journaling is quite different from the non-Christian practices in its essence and purpose: its origin and object is God, and its purpose is our relationship with Him.” – Debra Black
St. Francis de Sales on How to Fight Temptation
Although we should do what we can to avoid the temptations we are able to foresee, temptations will nevertheless arise that we are unable to
Exorcist Diary: Demonic Antics
“Everything, even Satan’s futile efforts, ultimately serve God’s plan and leads to our sanctification and his glory.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Silence and Interior Prayer
Our interior conversations come to silence when we learn to transform them into prayer. As a rule, only God can have direct access to the