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The Right Way
The right way is one of order, peace, and true freedom. The right way is God’s way.
Renewal and Family Love: Part 57 Mini-Course on Prayer
Marriage is not only a beautiful earthly reality but also a mystical sign and symbol of something greater than itself. David Torkington expands our understanding of this sacrament.
The Mindfulness Myth Part 1 – Divine Intimacy Radio
The Mindfulness Myth Part 1 – Join Dan Burke, Susan Brinkmann, and Connie Rossini as they discuss mindfulness, its history, and why its a problem
Some Underlying Principles of Christian Prayer
Connie Rossini continues to examine the latest document on Christian prayer from the Spanish Bishops.
The Holy Spirit and the Priesthood of Christ
The priesthood of Jesus Christ is not simply one particular item on the list of activities exercised by the Son of God, Who came in the flesh.
The Love of Esteem
What is the love of esteem of God? Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Newman: Disciplined Pursuit of the Truth, Doorway to Friendship
Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on the idea of a true liberal arts education and the idea of an authentic Catholic University according to St. John Henry Newman and from his own experiences.
The Fruits of Contemplation–The Infused Virtues: Part 56 Mini-Course on Prayer
Death to self allows us to receive the infused virtues–the sign and fruit of contemplative prayer. David Torkington reveals the wisdom of the Church as his series continues.
On All Souls’ Day: Join the Releasers!
Can we help release the Holy Souls in Purgatory? Find out how when Patti Maguire Armstrong recommends joining the Releasers of the Holy Souls!
Celebrating All Saints!
Does celebrating all the saints in heaven (canonized and uncanonized), today, increase their honor? Does it do anything for us? Find out from this excerpt of a sermon by St Bernard the abbot, from the Liturgy of the Hours today.
Q&A – Being Kind Online, Can I listen to Non-Catholic Authors, and Suffering.
How do you handle someone speaking inappropriately online? Can you rely on Non-Catholic authors? Join Dan Burke as he discusses these questions and many more
It is Time to Overturn Tables
Let’s send every false and idolatrous thing back where it came from and bring back the timeless mystical wisdom of the Church.
Day by Day with Saint Faustina: October 30th
Dear Lord and Beloved Blessed Mother, help me be prepared for my death. To die a happy death — in the state of grace.
Spain’s Bishops: Only God Can Quench Our Thirst
Connie Rossini introduces a series exploring in-depth a new document from the Spanish Bishops.
Purifying Love
Why is the dark night of the soul one of the greatest graces God grants to a person? Find out when Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
