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She Runs: The Spiritual Canticle of St. John of the Cross
“I will not allow myself these substitutes. I will allow my desire, like the Bride, to wake up and go out, searching.” – Glenn Dickinson
Holy Habits in Modern Times
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Holy Habits in Modern Times” as we talk with Nathan Pinto and Drago Dimitrov about their
The Deadly Sin of Envy
“Let’s remember that it was this exact sin of envy that killed Jesus.” – Denise Trull
Cardinal Zen on Temptation
Facing temptation is the plight of mankind. Jesus is a real person, and He faced temptations too. The biggest temptation for mankind is that he
The Importance of The Deeper Examination of Conscience
“One of the things I encourage everyone to do every day—at least once a day—is to take a few minutes to make an examination of conscience.” – Dan Burke
Finding Peace in the Storm Part 9: Why Am I Suffering?
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Finding Peace in the Storm Part 9: Why Am I Suffering?” as we talk with Jordan
Pulpit Direction: Nurturing Spiritual Growth
What, pray, you will ask, is pulpit direction? Well, without attempting to make the matter appear complicated, it means simply that you explain the topic
The One Thing Certain in Life
“As I opened the door to leave, her faint but calm voice cried out, ‘Father!’ ‘Yes, sister,’ I said and turned towards her. ‘God is certain, do not be afraid of anything,’ she said.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
The Power of Our Stories
“I want to personally invite you to join me, Stephanie, and a gifted lineup of speakers and spiritual directors and enter into Holy Week renewed and inspired by the sheer power of story.” – Dan Burke
Finding Peace in the Storm Part 8: Physical Illness, Suffering and the Will of God
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Finding Peace in the Storm Part 8: Physical Illness, Suffering and the Will of God” as
The Lord Knows Better, In Lent and Always
“That’s when God helped me see what it is that I have been stuck in for as long as I can remember. Something I have worked on Lent after Lent and even begged God to miraculously take away from me: My habit of being late.” – Christine Rich
The Purpose of Lent is Intimacy
“The holiest season of the year is upon us and we are being offered something that is beyond measure.” – Thomas Griffin
A Test for Pridefulness
“In preparation for Lent, take this short self-test for pridefulness: How do you take correction? How teachable are you?” – Monsignor Charles Pope
How to Apply Habit Stacking to Your Spiritual Life
“Let me share with you a few powerful ‘spiritual add-ons’ that tie in well with things you are doing already.” – Megan Philip
How to Evoke Contrition
“The penitent, through perfect contrition, accompanied by the desire of confession, has already obtained remission of his sins from God.” Roman Catechism, Part 2, Section
