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The Paradoxes of Christmas
“There are many paradoxes and seeming impossibilities in the Incarnation. They cannot be fully solved, so they claim our reverence.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Prophecy, Mystics, and the coming of Our Lord W/Fr. Matthew MacDonald | Discussion
How do you navigate prophecy? Mystics? How do we handle when someone says the coming of the Lord is at hand? Find out on today’s show!
Exorcist Diary: Satan Attacks the Church…Again
“We pray that all who perpetrate such evil would turn away from the darkness and find salvation in the light of Christ.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Direction
Join us for this Q&A show episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Direction” where we answer your questions on spiritual warfare, discernment
The Word and Silence
In the Nativity of the Lord, the cries of the world, the cries of the human heart, and the cries of God coincide. These shared
An Unusual Christmas
“Suddenly, in this small trailer, without any of the usual bells and whistles, I felt myself being led to a deeper experience of Christmas than I ever had before.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
St. Thérèse’s Eucharistic Poem
One of the most beloved and powerful of modern saints, St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face, is a wonderfully attractive
No More Sign of Peace? | Discussion
What is the history of the sign of peace? Why did a Pope investigate it? Are you accidently commiting a “profane abuse”?
Who is in the Manger?
“Was there something in my manger, where Jesus ought to be?” Grace Abruzzo with a poignant Christmas reflection.
On the Perpetual Virginity of Mary and the Limits of “The Chosen”
In light of “The Chosen,” Fr. Matthew MacDonald looks at the questions: What is the Perpetual Virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and its place in the life of faith? What are the proper place and limits of artistic depictions of the life of Our Lord Jesus as depicted in the Gospel?
Contemplative Prayer and the Prayer of Quiet
Join us for this Q&A show episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Contemplative Prayer and the Prayer of Quiet” where we answer your questions on contemplative
Satan’s Six Messages
What messages do the oppressed hear in their heads?
“Thank You!” to St. Joseph
Our special year-end episode celebrating another milestone year at the Avila Foundation!
The Silent Knight
Medieval writers did not diminish the importance of Joseph’s active life even as they praised his meditative nature. St. Bernard highlighted the humility of this
Deconstructing Social Media Mindset | Discussion
In this episode we deconstruct a disturbingly common attitude that has crept into the public sphere, affecting how we interact with one another – the social media mindset. What is it, how its destructive, and how to combat it.
