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Time to Decide: A Reflection on a Question from Elijah
“Silence and fence-sitting are not valid answers when the lines are so clearly drawn.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Exorcist Diary: Satan Consumed by Revenge
“Satan’s entire existence seeks revenge against God whom he believes victimized him. He is spending every ounce of his dark energy forever lashing out against all that is holy.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Is Group Spiritual Direction a Good Thing?
“Discerning God’s action and invitations in one’s life requires that kind of intensely personal and personalized dialogue. A group setting, with one spiritual director and a bunch of directees, would significantly change that essential dynamic.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Is the Occasion of Sin a Sin?
“In those cases where I can easily avoid something that I know will be a very strong temptation for me, I need to do what I can to avoid it.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Exorcist Diary: Demons Divide Families
“The demons are enraged. They especially hate her relationship with her adoptive parents.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
The Mysteries of the Angelus
“This seasoned exorcist told us that the first spiritual exercise he and the Doloran Fathers give to anyone suffering from spiritual affliction and seeking their assistance is the discipline of praying The Angelus at the three specified times daily.” – Ruth Engelthaler
The Devil vs. Saint John Vianney
No saint has escaped temptation. Three times was the Master of them all tempted by the evil one — in the desert, on the high
Courtship of the Saints
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Courtship of the Saints” as we talk with Patrick O’Hearn about why courtship is important and
Exorcist Diary: Coughing Up Demons
“Preternatural coughing and vomiting during an exorcism are typically a positive development since they are a sign that demons are being cast out.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Flos Carmeli (Flower of Carmel)
“If you want to know how we feel about Mary, our Mother, spend a few minutes reflecting on one of the most beautiful prayers ever written, the Flos Carmeli.” – Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
The Unexpected Death of a Loved One
The unexpected death of a loved one is the hardest for people to deal with, particularly when the person is in seemingly good health and
Merciful Like the Father
“God truly understands how difficult it is for us to be merciful and yet, He still asks it of us. Why?” – Carmelite Sisters OCD
The Road to Self-Awareness Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Road to Self-Awareness Part 2 of 2” as we continue to talk with Dr. Ian Murphy
Exorcist Diary: Wasted Suffering
“This offering up of suffering is ultimately a reminder to the demons of their defeat on the Cross.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Spiritual Fathers: Prophets in a Technologized World
“Believers have more of a sense of being caught behind enemy lines. It seems time for fathers to man up and engage the fray.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
