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The Retreat that Never Ends: Ulterior Motives and The Three Classes of Men
“As motives continue to be examined, the retreatant prays an exercise known as the Three Classes of Men. The purpose of this exercise is ‘to choose that which is better’ (Sp. Ex. 149).” – Debra Black
How to See God
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “How to See God” as we talk about how to see God even in the mire
Win the War For Your Thoughts
“You know that there are battles all around us. But did you know about the battle in—and for—your mind? Join me on the 31st to learn more.” – Dan Burke
Persevering Through Imperfection, Part II
“Consider whether God is calling you to add, subtract, shift, or simplify certain commitments so that you can meet Him with greater vulnerability and consistency.” – Megan Hjelmstad
Abandon All Hope? Not So Fast.
A Reflection from “After Christendom” by Michael Warren Davis Who is the man who desires life, who loves to behold good days? Keep your tongue
Renunciation and Praise
“(St. Elisabeth of the Trinity) understood the connection between renunciation and praise — Praise is the radiance of the splendor of God in a soul, the showing forth of His attributes in the world. In her thought, renunciation creates a precondition that allows such a collaboration with God to be realized.” – Anthony Lilles
From Mount Carmel to Mount Lebanon: A Novena for Peace in the Near East
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “From Mount Carmel to Mount Lebanon: A Novena for Peace in the Near East” as we
Having Too Many Spiritual Directors
“Different spiritual directors will have different gifts and insights, just as different coaches have different styles of coaching – not necessarily better or worse, just different. For consistent growth, we need to follow consistent guidance.” -Father John Bartunek.
The World and the Mystery of Prayer
“Saints flee the world only to become icons extending Christ’s atoning love.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
Let the Little Ones Come to Me: Jesus for Children of All Ages
Imagine the thrill and wonder in the hearts of children as they witness the divine power of Jesus — in the astonished leper, his rags
Jesus Has the Right to Remain Silent – Personal Prayer During Times of Discernment
“We share our heart with Him, but sometimes He will not speak. He sits with us and allows the Holy Spirit to work in our interior, unperceived..” – Christine Hanus
The Letters of St. Paul of the Cross: Overcoming Fear
“Sometimes in our great fear, the Lord allows our worst fears to come upon us, only to show us that it wasn’t that bad after all.” – Amy Knight
On the Demonic with Venerable Fulton Sheen
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “On the Demonic with Venerable Fulton Sheen” as we talk with Fr. Dave Tomaszyski about the
A Loneliness Offered
“She began to converse like God converses with whoever knocks at his door. She was hosting HIS party.” – Densie Trull
The Retreat that Never Ends Part 4: Whose camp am I in? The Two Standards
“The retreatant takes an honest look at the worldly things that capture his/her fancy and upon which they have built their identity. In prayer, they are led to consider materialism and all the ‘stuff’ in their life from the honest perspective of how they see themselves with that stuff.” – Debra Black
