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Why We Fast
A Reflection from “40 Days, 40 Ways to Pray” by Jonah Soucy Why We Fast The reason that followers of Jesus fast has several layers.
Repentance: Embracing Jesus (Part 2)
“Hence, repentance is the only true and lasting stability we have in this life. In a world, and in a time when everything is uncertain, Jesus Christ is certain.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Secrets of the Seven Sorrows
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Secrets of the Seven Sorrows” as we talk with Dr. Joseph Hollcraft about the devotion to
The Idols of Ought
“I often recall the words of my spiritual director, spoken years before this intervention, but even more fitting now, eight years after my decision to move home: ‘You need to let go of the idea of what you think your life ought to look like.’” – Grace Abruzzo
Repentance: Embracing Jesus (Part 1)
“Even though we might not be living in serious sin–and hopefully we are not–true repentance forces us to ask ourselves this question: am I pursuing Christ seriously and attempting to follow him in every aspect of my life?”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
The Four Steps of Conversion
A Reflection from “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Dr. Alexander Harb The Four Steps of Conversion Repentance is hard work. Again, it cannot be
We Need Spiritual White Space
“We need white space. We need it visually, physically, mentally, and spiritually.” – Deanna Bartalini
St. Joseph and Manhood
I remember once being amused to hear that a 19th century Franciscan theologian (whose name I cannot recall) wrote a six-volume set called “The Life
The Truth about Reception Part 4
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Truth about Reception Part 4” as we continue discussing the encyclical “Memoriale Domini”, and what
Hungering for God’s Will: His Indicative Will
“God’s indicative will always flows from his wisdom and his love. In other words, whatever he wants us to do is for our greatest good.” – Fr. John Bartunek
On Vigilance
“When dark thoughts, disordered passions, and distractions come knocking on the door of our hearts, the simplest response is to say: ‘I do not consent.’ A simple ‘no’ keeps the heart pure even if such things keep bombarding us involuntarily.” – Fr. James Brent
Following the Call: How I Discerned Becoming a Spiritual Director
“For most of my life, people would share private things and ask me what I thought. They didn’t ask what I knew. They asked what I thought.” – Debra Black
The Truth about Reception Part 3
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Truth about Reception Part 3” as we continue discussing the encyclical “Memoriale Domini”, and what
Unconditional Freedom with St. John of the Cross
“We are familiar with the importance of unconditional love. What the saint teaches us, what is perhaps no less important, is unconditional freedom.” – Glenn Dickinson
The Holy Bible: Lenten Bread
“Because He dwells in us, the command of the Holy Bible that He held in his heart is offered to our own hearts. His understanding of the Scriptures becomes the language of our souls.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles