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The Meaning of Charity
“Charity, or friendship with God, is a great mystery indeed, but human friendships provide an obvious model or analogy for purposes of understanding and living in friendship with God.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Strange Medicine and the Gaze that Saves: A Meditation on the Triumph of the Cross
“And herein lies the Victory of the Cross: The cross crucifies the world to me and I to the world.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Visions and Revelations Part 2 of 6
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Visions and Revelations 2 of 6” as we continue to discuss Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary
Exorcist Diary: 5 Steps for Dealing with Demon Brain
“His demonic thoughts are dark and despairing. In the midst of demon brain, he consciously chooses to engage in activities he enjoys such as having dinner with friends or outdoor events and/or exercise.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
Vocation Crisis: A Turning Point?
“The world may emphasize the vocation crisis, and for a good reason—the numbers do not look good — BUT I have a front-row seat to hope, the hope that is born from watching men give their radical yes to a higher calling.” – Dr. Joseph Hollcraft
St. Hildegard of Bingen
“If people live in love, avoid pride and maintain a state of peace, they will not ruin the world. Love, humility, and peace are the divine powers of healing by which God restores our pristine state of being,” – St. Hildegard of Bingen
The Friends of God
“The Lord has revealed his plan and purpose of making us into his friends. We have no natural ability to be friends of God, and we are weak in every way, but he loves us nonetheless.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower
Wisdom of St. Thérèse “No, there is no joy comparable to that which the truly poor in spirit experience.” Thérèse was acutely aware of the
Exorcist Diary: Relic of the True Cross?
“We have confidence in the victory of Christ’s death and resurrection, and we believe that when we use this relic in faith, the Lord generously imparts a special grace. The witness of the demons gives us additional confidence in its authenticity and its graced power.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
On Private Revelations Part 1 of 6
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “On Private Revelations Part 1 of 6” as we interview Fr. Matthew MacDonald about private revelations!
A Prayer for Teachers
“Teachers are critical leaders for our children and their ability to portray Christian virtues is what they are most remembered for. Let us pray for them, abundantly, as school begins again.” – Thomas Griffin
Are We Really Listening?
“Listening doesn’t always mean using your physical senses. It also means listening with your heart, not just your ears.” – Sr. Mary Scholastica, O.C.D.
The Light of Grace
“In order to live the spiritual life, in order to come to know, love, and enjoy God himself, the first thing one needs is the light of grace.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Meditations on the Holy Rosary
A Bright Cloud of Spirituality Rising from Every Home and Every Heart (Letter of Don Dolindo to E.C., a spiritual child of his) I am
The Timing of Christ’s Coming
“Jesus makes his age the fullness of time because that is when he comes.”- Thomas Griffin
