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Holy Friendship: Who is Running Next to You?
“I’ve heard it said to encourage those looking for a spouse, yet I think it works equally as well for those seeking a close friend: Run toward Christ, then see who’s running next to you.” – Emma Adams
Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 1 of 2” as we talk about the importance of
The Pathos of the Heart
“It is high time for all of us to think of ourselves and one another in truly human and personal terms. It is time for us to think of human beings primarily in terms of the heart.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
“Let Yourself Be Loved” is Your Vocation
“There is a vocation that precedes all the others. Before anything else, we are called to be loved by God.” – Claire Dwyer
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 13
“I knew deep down that I was likely being tempted, but it was difficult to cut through the noise on my own.” – Megan Hjelmstad
What’s Spiritual Gluttony? (Part II of II)
“The physical pleasures associated with gluttony, lust, and sloth are obvious. We are less aware of the spiritualized forms of these capital sins.” – Father John Bartunek
A Pocket Guide to Prayer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “A Pocket Guide to Prayer” as we talk with Dr. Edward Sri and his wife, Beth,
The Divine Indwelling: Finding God Within and the Spiritual Rebirth of Baptism (Part 3)
“To experience the reality of Baptism and all its fruits, including the Divine Indwelling, one must live out their baptism as fully and as deeply as possible.”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed – All Souls’ Day
Jesus presents Himself to us today as the Good Shepherd who does not want to lose even one of His sheep, nor does He spare any pains to lead them all to salvation. – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
What’s Spiritual Gluttony? (Part I of II)
“God is infinite, so we will never come to know him so fully that nothing remains to discover. And yet sometimes we rebel against that reality.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Their Amen: The Feast of All Saints
“Imagine the glory of billions of new thoughts, stories, and insights that will come from being perfectly members of Christ and of one another. Imagine the peace that will come from understanding and being understood. This is deep, satisfying, wonderful communion—not crowds of strangers.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Are You Going to Hell?
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Are You Going to Hell?” as we talk about Dan Burke’s upcoming book on what Jesus
The Divine Indwelling: Finding God Within and Spending Time in Stillness (Part 2)
“Whatever we find “out there,” even what we find “out there” that is of God, is never enough.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 12
“St. Benedict leaves us with this sound advice from his renowned Rule: ‘As soon as wrongful thoughts come into your heart, dash them against Christ and disclose them to your spiritual father.’” – Megan Hjelmstad
7 Things To Do When Prayer Feels Dry
“There is an invitation given to us in what feels like a wasteland: Love God for God alone. ” – Claire Dwyer
