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Jesus: the Exorcist
The Synoptic Gospels present Jesus as a teacher, healer, and exorcist. He was not very unusual in that. There were other charismatic healers and exorcists
Contemplation and Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Contemplation and Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 1 of 2” as we talk with
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The [Solemnity] of the Assumption is a strong appeal to us to live ‘ever intent upon heavenly things,’ and not to allow ourselves to be carried away by the vicissitudes and seductions of the world.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen
“Courage, Dear Heart”: Discern and then Do
“We want to make the best decisions possible, decisions for good—for the best—outcomes. The glory and terrifying responsibility of being made in God’s image and likeness is that we have the freedom to choose.” – Claire Dwyer
Journaling: The Written Memory of Grace, Part 1
“Catholic journaling is quite different from the non-Christian practices in its essence and purpose: its origin and object is God, and its purpose is our relationship with Him.” – Debra Black
St. Francis de Sales on How to Fight Temptation
Although we should do what we can to avoid the temptations we are able to foresee, temptations will nevertheless arise that we are unable to
Exorcist Diary: Demonic Antics
“Everything, even Satan’s futile efforts, ultimately serve God’s plan and leads to our sanctification and his glory.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Silence and Interior Prayer
Our interior conversations come to silence when we learn to transform them into prayer. As a rule, only God can have direct access to the
The Divine Providence of God
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Divine Providence of God” as we talk about God’s divine providence in our lives and
The Liturgical Actions of Sacramentals
In prayer, the Church turns toward Almighty God; accordingly, prayers are part of the Church’s liturgical action. Sacramentals “always include a prayer, often accompanied by
Demons and the Enneagram
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Demons and the Enneagram” as we talk with Jordan Burke about how the enneagram is demonic
Deepening Your Spiritual Life With Novenas
“The liturgical calendar creates a rhythm for our lives – seasons of feasting and fasting, and entering into prayer with a novena leading up to a feast day within those seasons can help us to encounter these feast days in a more active way.” – John-Paul and Annie Deddens
What Prayer Does Not Dare to Ask
“You are never alone in the silence.” – Debra Black
3 Ways to Cultivate Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus
“The Catholic Church assigns dedications to each month of the calendar year. These dedications give us opportunities to learn more about our Faith and to cultivate greater devotion in our life.” – Sarah Damm
Trust the Divine Author
“Far from meaningless, all our struggles and all our little deaths serve a greater purpose, in union with Jesus’ death and Resurrection.” – Kimberly Andrich
