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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
Secrets
“Just as our Father kept the secret of His Son throughout history, He wants us to share with Him the deepest secrets in our heart.” – Debra Black
The Stations of the Cross in Slow Motion
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Stations of the Cross in Slow Motion” as we talk with Suzan Sammons about her
Desiderare
“The redemption that I seek
Verily
Imperceptibly
Does its secret work in me…”
-Kerry Rhodes
What’s Your Root Sin?
“Once I realized that some of my greatest strengths had shadow sides, that pride lurked behind my drive to accomplish even good and holy goals, I was able to finally recognize what my spiritual fathers could see clearly.” – Dan Burke
Understanding the Heart of Jesus in the Tabernacle
Here is a question that will leave more than a few Christians, and I will even say pious ones, perplexed: What does the Heart of
Cowboy Conversion: Darkness to Light
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Cowboy Conversion: Darkness to Light” as we talk with Lance Mudd about his conversion on how
Community as Healing
“Over the years I have become convinced, both through my own experience as a priest and a spiritual director, that the number one tactic used by the devil towards faithful and devout people is to create division.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
