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How to Resist Spiritual Desolation
The phone rang in the parish office. Moments later, the call was transferred to Father Reed’s desk. He answered and said, “Hello, this is Father
How God Called to Me to Start the Avila Institute
“When we give him our ‘yes’ – which, in the end, is the only thing that is ever really ours – He will multiply the fruits in astonishing ways.” – Dan Burke
Exorcist Diary: Satan’s Spirit of Rebellion
“A spirit of rebellion predates the Garden of Eden. Satan and his angelic followers were the first to rebel. The Evil One has been fomenting rebellion and chaos ever since.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Demonic Influence in Visions and Revelations Part 4 of 6
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Demonic Influence in Visions and Revelations Part 4 of 6” as we discuss the demonic influence
The Filial Prayer
“True life is found in living the one prayer that saves the world – the filial prayer of Jesus Christ.”
Exorcist Diary: Demons Tortured by St. Michael Prayer
“I noted especially David’s comment about the St. Michael prayer: it frightens demons, causes them intense pain, and they scream in agony. I will be more diligent in using this prayer in our future exorcism sessions.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Angel Guardians and God’s Fatherhood
The word “angel” literally means “messenger of God.” Today we celebrate the feast day of Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and the archangels. Many people might think
5 Things You Didn’t Know About St. Therese
“October 1 is the feast of St. Therese, Carmelite nun and Doctor of the Church. Here are five things you may not have known about this beloved saint.” – Connie Rossini
The Life of a Secular Franciscan
“Franciscan spirituality is not primarily an environmental spirituality: it’s incarnational. It’s all about how God humbled Himself to be born in the lowliest of circumstances and live among us, and die for us in the most excruciating, humiliating way.” – Barb Szyszkiewicz
Your Parish is Going to Close
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Your Parish is Going to Close” as we discuss the vocational crisis of the Catholic Church
“The Greatest Historical Confrontation Humanity Has Ever Experienced”
“Our Lady’s been promised a victory, but we are called to help bring it about, to rally under her banner and reclaim our world—which finds itself in the grip of this trial—for Jesus Christ.” – Dan Burke
Becoming What We Worship
“We become what we worship. Ultimately, each choice forms us accordingly.” – Debra Black
The Name in Our Hearts
“It is time for everyone in the Church today to wake up to the reality that the first Christians knew so vividly. It is time to become aware of the grace of the Name dwelling in our hearts.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
On the Paradoxical Freedom of Poverty as Taught by St. John Chrysostom
“Here is freedom. You cannot steal from a man who owns nothing, and you cannot threaten a man who has nothing to lose; you cannot deprive a man who has Jesus Christ.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Visions and Revelations Part 3 of 6
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Visions and Revelations 3 of 6” as we discuss the criteria for visions and revelations to
