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When God is Silent: Rely on Christ When He Seems Distant
Archbishop Martinez shows you how to trust God even when He seems unresponsive and remote — even when, as in the famous incident in the Gospels, He seems to sleep while you are buffeted by the storms of life.

Giving Up the Self-Talk
“Lent is a time of atonement for our sins. But proper atonement isn’t self-denigrating.” Debra Black challenges us to give up negative self-talk.

Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits Pt. 16 – Divine Intimacy Radio
Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits Pt. 16 – Join Dan and Stephanie as they discuss Dan’s new book and its importance to our spiritual lives.

No Gods Before Me: Leaving Merton Behind
Rob Marco gives an inspiring account of how he came to reject the tainted waters of Buddhist practices mixed with Catholic beliefs.

And the Word was Made Flesh – The Annunciation
On this Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope St. Leo the Great reflects on the Word becoming flesh as found in the Second Reading in the Liturgy of the Hours today.

Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering: Meeting Christ in Physical Pain and Fatigue
Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering will bring courage and hope that in Christ and in communion with his saints, you can — and will — triumph over every kind of adversity.

St. Joseph Pt. 2 with Jennifer Baugh – Saints and Sages Podcast
St. Joseph Pt. 2 with Jennifer Baugh – Saints and Sages Podcast

To Have Eternal Life: This Present Paradise, Part 19
Claire Dwyer recounts the day St. Elizabeth of the Trinity finally entered the convent and reflections on the meaning of leaving everything behind to follow Christ.

What is Your “Essence”?
What comes out when life’s trials and tribulations squeeze you? Stephanie Burke offers something to think about in these unprecedented days.

Redemption Happens in the Dark
Sonja Corbitt with a penetrating look at our present situation and a thought-provoking question: Have we gotten what we’ve prayed for?

Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits Pt. 15 – Divine Intimacy Radio
Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits Pt. 15 – Join Dan and Stephanie as they discuss Dan’s new book and its importance to our spiritual lives.

Her Most Chaste Spouse
Fr. Boniface Hicks reveals how St. Joseph’s obedience protected the mystery of Mary’s virginity.

It’s Good to be Here: The Way of the Cross
Meditating on the fact that God loves you yields a joy that transcends the greatest physical or mental suffering.

The Deer’s Song: Lorica of St. Patrick
Dr. Anthony Lilles provides a stirring translation of the famous prayer of St. Patrick.

St. Joseph – Leadership, Humility, and What it Means to be a Man – Saints and Sages Podcast
St. Joseph – Leadership, Humility, and What it Means to be a Man – Saints and Sages Podcast