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I Can’t Find a Spiritual Director Loyal to the Magisterium
“Even some saints had to endure long periods of time without a quality confessor or spiritual director. It was painful for them too, but God can handle that.” – Fr. John Bartunek
The Transformation of Pammachius
Pammachius, a friend of Jerome’s since they were teenagers studying in Rome, was the son of one of Rome’s most prominent and wealthy families. He
Taking the ‘Sin’ Out of Sincerity: Overcoming Scrupulosity in Religious Life
“Maintaining reasonable expectations of self is key to overcoming scrupulosity. Despite grand designs and goals that might be entertained, there is only so much that one can actually do.” – Trent Beattie
Alone to Hell, Together to Heaven: The Power of Community Life Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Alone to Hell, Together to Heaven: The Power of Community Life Part 1 of 2” as
An Obscure Saint: Clare of the Cross
“When her body was cut open in a church-sanctified autopsy, the image of a crucifix is said to have been discovered etched on her heart.” – Jenny duBay
Tepidity
Tepidity is a serious danger that threatens those trying to lead good and pious lives. It is, indeed, a peculiar state of the soul. The
The Mystical Wisdom of the Lord of the Rings Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Mystical Wisdom of the Lord of the Rings Part 2 of 2” as we continue
The Fullness of Time
“When the fullness of the time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law: that he might redeem them
Some Basic Facts and Clarifications about the Angels
“Respect this angel whom God has given to you, not so much with sentimental odes, but with sober obedience.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
From Skinhead to Scholar: A Conversation with Joseph Pearce Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “From Skinhead to Scholar: A Conversation with Joseph Pearce Part 1 of 2” as we talk
Our Pillar of Strength
“Our Lady of the Pillar, our pillar of strength, is not only patroness of Spain but of all Hispanic peoples throughout the world.” – Debra Black
The Apostles Empowered As Exorcists
Jesus performed many exorcisms as part of His public ministry. These were signs of His divine power, as He had, in himself, full power over
A Thousand Times A Day: Distractions in Life and Prayer
“That means that each time we shake off the drowsiness or swat away the intrusive worries or recollect our wandering thoughts, we are saying yes to God—again. And again. And again.” – Claire Dwyer
St. Francis of Assisi and the Fatherly Blessing
“Underlying these details are the fear and shame and insecurity that Francis still felt. Like all human beings, he needed fatherly blessing, and ached for it.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Common Errors in Spiritual Directon
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Common Errors in Spiritual Direction” as we talk with Tesa Fleming and Jeannette Barbacane on how
