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Evening of Hope Christmas Special
Join us for Lectio Divina on the Gospels of Christmas!
Eucharistic Miracles
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Eucharistic Miracles” where we interview Ray Grijalba on a new movie inspired by Bl. Carlo Acutis
The Lord is Nigh
What happens when a soul concentrates its desires and affections on God? Find out on this Gaudete Sunday when Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Exorcist Diary: The Heart of an Exorcist
Monsignor Stephen Rossetti explains how “The real confrontation between an exorcist and the demons does not take place in the prayer session.”
Life By A Thousand Aspirations
“If a thousand small cuts can rob a man of his breath, it should follow that the so-called ejaculations of praise, petition, adoration, and thanksgiving for a Christian can help lead a man to life.” – Rob Marco
His Name Will Be Emmanuel: God With Us
His name will be Emmanuel: God with us (cf. Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:23). If we understand the significance of this name Emmanuel, we will find it includes the
Can Friends be Spiritual Directors? Too Old for Spiritual Direction?
Dan Burke recommends that spiritual direction come outside of the context of a friendship.
Can Lay Ministers Give Blessings at the Mass?
Join us for this Q&A show episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Can Lay Ministers Give Blessings at the Mass” where we answer your questions on
The Joy of Giving
“(Advent) is an opportunity to begin giving to God those things that distract my attention from Him. Then there is room in my heart for God to give me His Only Begotten Son on December 25.” -Debra Black
St. Nicholas and the Byzantine Monks of Northern California
“There are many stories of St. Nicholas coming to the aid of the poor in his own lifetime, even raising from death those who suffered under great evil. Among the monks, there are men who also have been raised up by Christ to begin the discipline of the Christian life anew.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
Things I’ve Learned in Spiritual Direction, Part 3: The Lies We Listen To
“We hear variations of the lie that we are ‘not enough.’ And yet we have the precise gifts for our particular family, for our exact calling, for this specific cross, in this time, at this place, for this season. God promises only daily bread, and it is made to order. We do not have the grace for anyone else’s life—or even for tomorrow—but we have all we need to become more fully ourselves, which is more like Christ, today.” – Claire Dwyer
Advent Prepares Us for the Light of Christ
The events that come to mind when we say “Christmas,” “Easter,” and “Pentecost” are so tremendous that their commemoration cannot be celebrated in a single
The Silent Knight
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Silent Knight” where we interview Elizabeth Lev on her book! Learn more by clicking HERE!
Our Lady of Fatima Guides Our Advent Prayers
My impression is that the Rosary is of the greatest value not only according to the words of Our Lady of Fatima, but according to
What is Holiness Pt. 2 W/Fr. Matthew MacDonald | Discussion
In this two part series we will talk with special guest Father Matthew MacDonald about what holiness really is, what does it look like, how it is manifested, and even the potential pitfalls on the various paths to holiness.
