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The Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Joseph
“Both Mary and Joseph show us how their yes fosters a state of obedience in their souls toward God that gives them freedom.” – Fr. Matthew McDonald
Demonic Possession from Yoga, Reiki and the New Age Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Demonic Possessions from Yoga, Reiki and the New Age Part 1 of 2” as we continue
The Perfect Timing
“Like Veruca Salt in the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, we figuratively (or occasionally literally in my case) belt out, ‘Don’t care how—I want it now!'”
When I’m Tempted
“If there’s one thing my time at Avila has helped me understand, it is that not all the thoughts in my head are my own. And I’ve learned to renounce and reject the suggestions that ‘things will always be this way’ or ‘why bother?’” – Ann Virnig
Hope Does Not Disappoint
“The Church, too, in her liturgy prays for the blessings of nature to come to us. Yet, the hope of the Christian heart is at the same time far deeper. It is for something more.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Liturgical Living: Advent
“While Advent can be a time of anxiety and chaos, allow these four weeks to prepare us for the peace and joy of Jesus Christ. Intentionally make small changes, so when the Christ child arrives, we will anxiously await to greet and welcome Him into our homes.” – Adam Minihan
The Exorcism Files Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Exorcism Files Part 1 of 2” as we talk with Adam Blai about his book
On the Hidden Mercy of the Tilma of Guadalupe
“May none of us ever forget that we are still reflected in Mary’s eyes and in the eyes of God to whom she intercedes for us. What a beautiful mercy.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Believe in the Gospel Part 2
“Faith in a particular mystery touches the hem of his garment on high, and power flashes forth from him in the depths of our souls.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
It Depends on Where You Look
“As Catholics who desire the restoration of all things under Christ, who long for renewal and a return of reverence and integrity in our Church and right order in our culture, it might sometimes seem that we are similarly suspended in an eternal ecclesial winter.” – Dan Burke
Waiting for the Immaculata
“The Son of God became man to reveal the Father to us. He puts a face on God so-to-speak. But He also reveals His mother to us.” – Debra Black
Secret Aid to Your Prayer Life
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Secret Aid to Your Prayer Life” as we talk with Anna Camacho about her candle-making ministry,
Exorcist Diary: Demons Retaliate Against the Saints
“Then as she approached the relics, the security camera tape went inexplicably blank for five and one-half minutes.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Believe in the Gospel Part 1
“Faith is a shield against all the fiery darts of the enemy (Eph. 6:16), but to use the shield requires us actually to look at things in the light of God.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Angels We Have Heard on High
What I find most interesting about the appearance of the angels to the shepherds is their message and their song, because the angels’ message and
