Spiritual Direction
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Is Apprehension About Spiritual Direction Normal?
“There may be other reasons too, subjective ones, maybe deeper ones. Sometimes we have some subconscious fears or issues, specific to our own personality and upbringing, that can add to the apprehension.” – Fr. John Bartunek
On Silence
“The latest science corroborates to some extent what spiritual teachers have long said. The interior life of a fallen human being is largely a conversation with oneself that needs to be transformed into a conversation with God.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
From History to Healing: Building Trust Between Catholics and Jews
“It’s good that we have started to tap into our Jewish roots, thanks to scholars like John Bergsma, Brant Pitre, and others. The more Bible study, the better. But we need catechesis, too.” – Simone Rizkallah
Should Catholics Do Yoga?
“When someone participates in a spiritual practice, what usually follows is a spiritual effect. As Catholics, we should be careful what spiritual practice we take part in.” – Karen Barbieri
Blessing or Woe: You Decide. A Homily for the 6th Sunday of the Year
“If the world is cheering for you, you’re playing on the wrong team, the losing team.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Why Would a Saint Need Spiritual Direction?
“Every saint received their faith and their formation in the faith from God, through the mediation of others.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Prayer and Perseverance
“The more powerless and hopeless a soul feels, the greater the gift the Lord intends to give.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
Pursuing Mystery
“We are beckoned into the ‘more’ of the Lord, invited to pursue Him layer after layer in all His facets and intricacies – ‘further up, further in,’ to borrow the words of C.S. Lewis.” – Jonna Schuster
The Blended Rosary: The Fifth Mysteries
“Today as we carry our own crosses, as we look upon the mystery of a small white host, as we wonder at times where God is and what He is doing, we can be sure that He is always doing the work of the Father and is always waiting to be found and recognized by us.” – Grace Abruzzo
How Can I Hear God Speaking to Me in Prayer?
“That image and those ideas are mine, insofar as they arise in my mind, but they are from God, insofar as they arose in response to my consideration of God’s revelation, in an atmosphere of faith.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Eternal Life: Rediscovering the Heart of Christianity
“Life isn’t some cruel spiritual scavenger hunt that keeps you guessing about God’s existence, personality, or purpose for your life.”- Simone Rizkallah
The Blended Rosary: The Fourth Mysteries
“Simeon rejoices to see the Savior—but the joy of the mystery is tempered as he speaks of the sorrow and suffering that will accompany this sign of contradiction.” – Grace Abruzzo
The Secret of Mary (Part 4)
“What is most important is that you love her, and what will be most helpful to you is finding the way in which you, with all your uniqueness and individuality, can love her best.”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
The Truth about Hell
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Truth about Hell” as we speak with Patrick O’Hearn about Dan and Patrick’s new book
What is “Spiritual Reading”? How Do Busy People Find Time for It?
“If daily meditation is like the bread and butter of your spiritual diet, spiritual reading is your multivitamin supplement.” – Fr. John Bartunek
