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The Devil vs. Saint John Vianney
No saint has escaped temptation. Three times was the Master of them all tempted by the evil one — in the desert, on the high
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Courtship of the Saints
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Courtship of the Saints” as we talk with Patrick O’Hearn about why courtship is important and
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Exorcist Diary: Coughing Up Demons
“Preternatural coughing and vomiting during an exorcism are typically a positive development since they are a sign that demons are being cast out.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
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Flos Carmeli (Flower of Carmel)
“If you want to know how we feel about Mary, our Mother, spend a few minutes reflecting on one of the most beautiful prayers ever written, the Flos Carmeli.” – Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
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The Unexpected Death of a Loved One
The unexpected death of a loved one is the hardest for people to deal with, particularly when the person is in seemingly good health and
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Merciful Like the Father
“God truly understands how difficult it is for us to be merciful and yet, He still asks it of us. Why?” – Carmelite Sisters OCD
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The Road to Self-Awareness Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Road to Self-Awareness Part 2 of 2” as we continue to talk with Dr. Ian Murphy
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Exorcist Diary: Wasted Suffering
“This offering up of suffering is ultimately a reminder to the demons of their defeat on the Cross.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
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Spiritual Fathers: Prophets in a Technologized World
“Believers have more of a sense of being caught behind enemy lines. It seems time for fathers to man up and engage the fray.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
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Recovering Love of God and Country
“Love of country is a virtue; it is our duty of justice both in gratitude for that which we are given and in our duty towards others.” – Debra Black
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The Road to Self-Awareness Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Road to Self-Awareness Part 1 of 2” as we talk with Dr. Ian Murphy about his
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On the Longing of Creation To Be Set Free
“One day when Christ comes again, creation, now yearning, will receive the healing for which it longs.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
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Exorcist Diary: Demons of Lethargy
“One woman has an important Gospel ministry and the minute she begins to work on it, she can barely keep her eyes open. After several deliverance sessions, the problem was gone.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
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St. Augustine on How to Pray
Aurelius Augustinus, who is considered by most to be the greatest Father of the Church, was born on November 13, 354 A.D., in Numidia at
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Scandalous Teaching on Mortal Sin
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Scandalous Teaching on Mortal Sin” as Dan and Jordan talk about moral theology, pornography, and mortal