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God Has a Penchant for Stumps
“Motherhood is that rooted stump. It looks humble from the outside looking in.” – Denise Trull
Should I Relax My Rule of Life While on Vacation? Part II of II
“He sees your heart, and he will provide chances for you to have the faith experiences and times of silence and prayer that you would really like to plan into your vacation schedule.” -Fr. John Bartunek
The Sacrament of Charity
“No one on earth has the power to remove the Eucharist altogether from the face of the earth. Down through the centuries, many tyrants and totalitarian systems have tried, but they have never succeeded.” – Fr. James Brent
Should I Relax My Rule of Life While on Vacation? Part I of II
“Vacation is meant to provide necessary rest from and rejuvenation for the normal, meaningful, but draining activities of daily life; it is not meant to separate us from God or be pause on our journey towards deeper communion with him.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Advent is a season of hope… What if there is little reason for hope?
“The goods of this world, whether superficial or profound, will never, can never, provide the deep, lasting joy that our hearts yearn for, that we were made for.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Advent and the Pilgrimage of Pregnancy
“A beloved priest friend of mine asked, ‘What is it like to love someone you haven’t met yet?’ I didn’t have the words for it then, and I don’t now. Yet a line from the Psalms came quickly to mind: ‘When will I come to the end of my pilgrimage and behold the face of God?’” – Emma Adams
A New Approach to Spiritual Theology
“Mystagogy is a moment of post-baptismal catechesis in which the sacramental encounter with Christ is deepened and one seeks spiritual maturity.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
The Truth About Hell Appendix D
Appendix D – Quotations on Hell St. Alphonsus Liguori: Our most important affair is that of our eternal salvation; upon it depends our happiness or misery
Five Advent Themes
“The heavens and the earth as we know it will pass away but we who are ready look forward with joy to a “new heavens and a new earth” where the justice of God will reside in all its fullness.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“Know” Rest for the Weary
“When I hand over my To-do list, I am often surprised by what He adds, but also what He removes.” – Grace Abruzzo
One Question the Devil Never Wants You to Ask
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “One Question the Devil Never Wants You to Ask” as we discuss the one question the
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent; while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene
The Divine Indwelling: Finding God Within and Everything We Need (Part 4)
“The Christian life, because of the reality of the Divine Indwelling, is more about unpacking than packing.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
The Intersection of Exorcism and Emotional Healing
“Put simply, the exorcisms did not have the desired impact (freedom from the demon) until the victim started sessions with a psychologist.” – Jordan Burke
Bumper Cars: Let Him Drive
“I felt like God was saying ‘Buckle up!’ as I prepared for a roller coaster ride. Only to find myself on bumper cars instead.” – Grace Abruzzo