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Desiderare
“The redemption that I seek
Verily
Imperceptibly
Does its secret work in me…”
-Kerry Rhodes
What’s Your Root Sin?
“Once I realized that some of my greatest strengths had shadow sides, that pride lurked behind my drive to accomplish even good and holy goals, I was able to finally recognize what my spiritual fathers could see clearly.” – Dan Burke
Understanding the Heart of Jesus in the Tabernacle
Here is a question that will leave more than a few Christians, and I will even say pious ones, perplexed: What does the Heart of
Cowboy Conversion: Darkness to Light
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Cowboy Conversion: Darkness to Light” as we talk with Lance Mudd about his conversion on how
Community as Healing
“Over the years I have become convinced, both through my own experience as a priest and a spiritual director, that the number one tactic used by the devil towards faithful and devout people is to create division.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
How do I Know if I am Ready for Spiritual Direction?
“You may have the impression that spiritual direction is only for spiritual marines.” – Fr. John Bartunek
The Self I Must Deny
“It would be impossible to underestimate how revolutionary this way of thinking is and how contrary it is to the way of the world. For a Christian, one’s true self, their ultimate identity, has nothing to with one’s career, social status, ethnicity, or the many other external things the world often associates to be part of one’s identity, i.e., their true self.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
The Necessary Luxury of Slow
“Humbled, I recommitted to what I knew to be true: the spiritual life is better as a sit-down dinner than a drive-through. And in both eating and praying, I needed to allow myself the necessary luxury of slow.” – Claire Dwyer
Something Far Greater: The Art of Surrender
“In surrender, I’ve found strength, not weakness; freedom, not confinement. I’ve discovered that in letting go, I am held more closely than ever by the One who loves us most.” – Mary Lenaburg
Leave All Behind And Pray Like St. Anthony
“Anthony’s call was unique. It was special. But so is yours.” – Thomas Griffin
The First Experts of Prayer
“In these holy parents, I discovered seven hallmarks: Sacramental Life, Surrender, Sacrificial Love, Suffering, Simplicity, Solitude, and the Sacredness of Life.” – Patrick O’Hearn
“Finding Peace in the Storm” : Wisdom From St. Alphonsus Liguori
“There was my answer: If I wish to become a saint, then God’s will must be my greatest aim.” – Valentina Imhoff
The Retreat that Never Ends: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
“The spiritual life, our relationship with God, is eternal and never-ending. Similarly, the Spiritual Exercises have no ‘end’.” – Debra Black
The Miracle of Bolsena and Corpus Christi
“God knew what I needed, as He knows all of our hearts. He is the perfect tour guide.” – Christine Arata
Finding Peace in the Storm Part 7: Secret Practices of Uniformity
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Finding Peace in the Storm Part 7: Secret Practices of Uniformity” as we talk with Jordan
