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Encounters with Angels
It was the end of September, during the feast of the Holy Archangels. St. Angela tells us: While I was in the church in Foligno
St. Thérèse was a Prima Ballerina
St. Thérèse made it look easy–but her fortitude was born out of a million unseen movements of love, Claire Dwyer reflects.
Exorcist Diary: The Spirit of St. Michael
Archangels, pray for us!
Why All People Suffer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Why All People Suffer” where we interview Dr. Paul Chaloux on his book! Learn more by
Always Ready for a Party: On Authentic Hospitality
Fr. Derek Sakowski reflects on the gift of authentic, Christian hospitality.
Can Our Confidence Have Any Limits?
Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell recounts the story of Cardinal Burke’s recovery and the power of prayer and trust in God.
Music Can Teach Us About Heavenly Beauty
When we speak about Heaven there is a tendency to dismiss our speculation as “just imagining things.” But Our Dear Lord, knowing that we need
How Can I Know the Will of God in My Life? Part I of II
In the first of two posts, Father John Bartunek explains the will of God in our lives indicating that God has both an indicative will and a permissive will.
How Padre Pio Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Christian Mysticism
Christine Flynn explains how reading about Padre Pio helped her overcome her reluctance to embrace Christian mysticism.
Can the Devil Work Through Good People?
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Can the Devil Work Through Good People” where Dan and Stephanie Burke answers your questions on
Exorcist Diary: Upping Your Game
An exorcist — and all of us — must ‘up our game’ in the battle against evil.
How Can I Increase the Strength of My Will to Resist Temptation? II of II
Fr. Bartunek has a few secrets about strengthening our will which might surprise you.
Prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori
The Ends of Mental Prayer In order to practice well mental prayer, or meditation, and to make it truly profitable to the soul, we must
Spiritual Fatherhood and Spiritual Motherhood
In Spiritual Mothers and Fathers, God sends us living icons of Himself so that we might find signposts to His Heart.
Marian Consecration at the Foot of the Cross
At the moment when our salvation is being accomplished by Jesus on the Cross, Jesus says to his Mother, “Woman, behold your son!” and he says to his beloved disciple, “Behold your mother!” Is this not the first total consecration to Mary our Blessed Mother?
