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When God Sends Messengers
“As I repeated these words, my sobbing stopped as suddenly as it had begun…I closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes, she was gone.” – Sr. Timothy Marie, O.C.D
“Who Do You Say That I Am?” A Spiritual Examination
“Who do you say that I am? We cannot exaggerate the importance of this question and our answer to it, because this question is by far the most important question we will ever be asked in life.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Justice According to St. Paul
St. Paul advises us to think about whatever is dikaia, which is justa in Latin and just in English. So just what is dikaia, justa,
Patience…a Reflection on the Need to Trust the Slow Work of God
“Many of us may well wonder what harm could come from wiping out a few sinners from the face of the Earth or expelling a few more heretics. The Lord does not explain why but simply warns that hasty and severe actions may cause harm even to the wheat.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Consolations on the Camino: Walking Your Way to Heaven
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Consolations on the Camino: Walking Your Way to Heaven” as we talk about the experience walking
Finding Healing Through Brokenness and Forgiveness
“It would be nice if we didn’t have to suffer, but isn’t that the story of life? Viewed in the light of grace—through the lens of the crucifix—the Father allows evil because it allows things to happen that wouldn’t have been otherwise possible.” – Fr. John Burns
You’ve Never Prayed the Rosary Like This
“This year’s Crusade will be with seminarians from around the United States. We’ll pray with them—and for them—as they lead us in the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.” – Dan Burke
What Keeps You From Him? A Lesson From the Rich Young Man
“He does not reflect and he does not give Christ’s invitation a chance to settle in – he simply decides immediately that this is not worth it. His possessions were his non-negotiables instead of his faith.” – Thomas Griffin
What Matters Most
“How pure is my faith? How confident is my hope? How selfless is my love? The honest answer to these questions will reveal to us where we are, really, in our relationship with God.”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, CFR
Transforming Fruits of the Eucharist
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Mysteries of the Eucharist” as we talk with Fr. Jesse Maingot about the transforming fruits we
The Problem of Avoiding God’s Will
“In this act of acceptance and recognition, our wills are moved to unite with the Will of God, and thus, we find extraordinary peace – no matter the circumstance.” – Dan Burke
Your ‘Yes’ is Precious: Three Questions for a New Season
“Our free will is a gift from God. Our yes is precious, and it deserves to be protected so that it is given away with perfect freedom, joy, and generosity of spirit.” – Claire Dwyer
Active and Passive Attitudes in Our Faith
Many people would agree that being “active” is better than being “passive,” as being “active” is more proactive. When we assess a person’s personality, being
Mysteries of the Eucharist
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Mysteries of the Eucharist” as we talk with Fr. Jesse Maingot on how to draw closer
The Obligation of Clear, Compassionate Correction of the Sinner
“The devil, who orchestrates the ‘correcting is judging’ campaign, rejoices; for if he can keep us from correcting one another, sin can and does flourish.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
