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Satanic Christmas Movie
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Satanic Christmas Movie” as we talk about the new Christmas movie that is coming out, how
A Recipe for Readiness – A Homily for the First Sunday of Advent
“In order for us to celebrate on that day when the Lord shall come, there are prerequisites that must be met.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Thankful Souls Are Happy
A Reflection from “The Little Book of Holy Gratitude” by Fr. Frederick William Faber Thankful Souls Are Happy The love of gratitude is preeminently a
True Thanksgiving Isn’t Just Something We Do; It’s Something That Happens to Us
“Simply reminding people of a rule of polite society isn’t really the gospel message.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary” as we talk with Dr. Joseph Hollcraft about the devotion
A Strategy for Spiritual Revolution: Opening Up a Conversation for Contemplation
“Why do Christians need better conversations about contemplative prayer? This is because Christians have a special mission in the shipwreck of atheistic materialism.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
The Greatest Story Ever Told: The Creation
“The greatest story ever told is the great drama of God with His people. It begins with the simple but awesome words, ‘In the beginning God…’ (Gen 1:1).”- Monsignor Charles Pope
Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 2 of 2” as we talk about the election season
In Praise of Mystagogy (and the Mystery of the Mass)
“The Mass must be studied and intimately, by each layman seeking understanding of Christ in the “mysteries” of the Mass.” – Denise Trull
St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Mary Magdalene: Kindred Saints of Mercy
‘Both St. Therese and St. Mary Magdalene have personal vocations to proclaim the good news and the Mercy of God.” – Brittany Brosdahl
Can I Pray for Myself?
“When we ask someone else to pray for us, we allow them to intercede for us in a meaningful, necessary way.” – Deanna Bartalini
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 14
“The Lord is inviting us to regularly inspect our own fortress—our invaluable soul—to learn its vulnerabilities and build up our defenses with His help.” – Megan Hjelmstad
Holy Friendship: Who is Running Next to You?
“I’ve heard it said to encourage those looking for a spouse, yet I think it works equally as well for those seeking a close friend: Run toward Christ, then see who’s running next to you.” – Emma Adams
Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 1 of 2” as we talk about the importance of
The Pathos of the Heart
“It is high time for all of us to think of ourselves and one another in truly human and personal terms. It is time for us to think of human beings primarily in terms of the heart.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.