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Divine Intimacy in Marriage: No Matter the Cost
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Divine Intimacy in Marriage: No Matter the Cost” as we talk about our marriage retreats and
Tripping Over Miracles : A Reflection On Rule 3 From St. Ignatius’ First Week Rules For Discernment Of Spirits
“Might we be oblivious to a gift that God bestows with astonishing regularity in our spiritual lives?” – Fr. Mark Yavarone
Scrupulosity: The Devil’s Sinister Shell Game
“(The devil) is indeed the ultimate, eternal peddler, inviting each of us into his cunning shell game of misdirection and deception.” – Gabriel Garnica
St. Teresa of Avila’s Battle with Worldliness
A Reflection from “Persecuted from Within” by Joshua Charles and Alec Torres St . Teresa The role of reformer—or, in a sense, of re-foundress—would have
Simple Steps in Prayer from St. Teresa of Avila
“What does Saint Teresa say about prayer? A lot, of course, but it boils down to a handful of simple tenets.” – Olivia Spears
Spiritual Direction and the Remodeling of the Heart Part 3: Spiritual Direction is a Dynamic
The director must maintain a holy indifference to their directee, desiring to satisfy Jesus rather than the directee.” – Debra Black
Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Making All Things New
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Making All Things New” as we talk about our marriage retreats and
Spiritual Direction and the Remodeling of the Heart Part 2: What should I look for in a spiritual director?
“Scripture illuminates the importance for a spiritual director to not only be experienced in direction and the spiritual life, but also to be learned and prudent.” – Debra Black
St. Therese vs. the Devil
A Reflection from “The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcism” by Charles D. Fraune and Patrick O’Hearn As the youngest child of two saintly parents,
Solitude of the Heart: A Spiritual Director Reflects (Part 4)
“The difference between a soul that is truly on fire and growing in genuine holiness, as opposed to a soul who is just coasting along, is the quality of solitary prayer that is present in their life.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Pope Leo XIV: Father or Foe?
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Pope Leo XIV: Father or Foe?” as we continue talking with Gavin Ashenden, former Anglican bishop,
Virtue and Friendship
“Virtuous people are capable of genuine friendship because of their emotional maturity.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Make Time for a Retreat
“This time we set apart is a good way to remember who you are in relation to the Father, rather than being a person with a certain career or particular position, or in relation to others as spouse or parent.” – Deanna Bartalini
Pope Leo XIV: Charitable Assumption or Critical Spirit?
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Pope Leo XIV: Charitable Assumption or Critical Spirit?” as we talk with Gavin Ashenden, former Anglican
The Solitude of the Heart: A Spiritual Director Reflects (Part 3)
“I remember thinking as a young religious that the greatest obstacles in my spiritual life were certain exterior realities, i.e., the people and personalities I lived with.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock