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A More Awful Thing – Jesus’ Lament on the Culture of Death as He Is on His Way to the Cross
“As awful as the crucifixion would be, as mightily sinful as it was for us to have condemned the Lord, Jesus says that something worse is coming, something even more awful. What was He talking about? Is it a prophecy for our times?{ – Monsignor Charles Pope

Devil in the Castle: Chapter Seven
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Devil in the Castle: Chapter Seven” where we discuss the seventh chapter of Dan’s new book, Devil

The Presence of Mary
“Mary’s presence is always a comfort and a consolation, even to God.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock

Silence and the Order of Holiness
“The sacred has a certain structure – it is structured out of and into silence in a manner that evokes awe and reverence.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles

Betrayal at the Last Supper
The Passover was the greatest of all the Jewish feasts. It was the annual commemoration of the delivery of the Israelites from the bondage of

Jesus and Abandonment
“Jesus, in his Passion, enters fully into both human experiences of “abandonment,” and reconciles them.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski

The Power of Receiving
“Why couldn’t I just look past the challenges and be grateful for the blessings? Why couldn’t I figure out how not to be overwhelmed?” – Lisa Cotter

Devil in the Castle: Chapter Six
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Devil in the Castle: Chapter Six” where we discuss the sixth chapter of Dan’s new book, Devil

The Morning Offering: An Invitation to Intimacy
“In prayer, I began to feel convicted that He was asking more of me than simply offering my works and merits to Him. I felt a gentle stirring in my soul that He wanted more than the tasks I could give Him.” – Sarah Yurgelaitis

The Annunciation and Consecration to Jesus through Mary
“Mary’s openness to the blessings of God chart a way forward for humanity toward an eternal sacred order before which the exigencies of each historical moment must yield.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles

Peace Be with You
Feelings Feeling is a force God gives you for willing and working with greater energy and constancy. But, like steam in a locomotive, it is

Letters to Brian: Learning to Look at Jesus
“Christian prayer is not a self-help exercise, a stress reduction program, or a therapeutic tool to help us cope with our problems.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock

His Father Loved Him: A Reflection on the Prodigal Son
“The Father desires much more for you: He wants you to come to a knowledge of himself.” – John Knowles

Devil in the Castle: Chapter Five
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Devil in the Castle: Chapter Five” where we discuss the fifth chapter of Dan’s new book, Devil

Monsignor Pope on Angels and Demons
Two video presentations on angels and demons by Monsignor Charles Pope.