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They Might Be Saints
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “They Might Be Saints” where we interview Michael O’Neill on his new book about the great

Fixing vs. Facing
“It is only when we face the fuller depths of our humanity – in all its beauty and brokenness – that we can die with Christ and rise with him.” -Fr. Derek Sakowski

Exorcist Diary: Demons Witness to Sanctity of Knights of Columbus Founder
“The exorcism was moving forward but when Fr. McGivney was invoked, it was taken to a new level. Upon reflection, we were not surprised that Fr. McGivney was so effective against demons of freemasonry since he had dedicated his life to an alternative: the Knights of Columbus.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti

Single is not a Vocation?! W/Fr. MacDonald & Devanie Cooper | Discussion
Single is not a Vocation?! W/Fr. MacDonald & Devanie Cooper | Discussion Find all your Catholic goods at Devanies store here: https://stpaulmemphis.com/ Follow Father MacDonald @mattmacdonald84 Find

False Mercy
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “False Mercy” where we interview Christopher Malloy on his new book about the recent heresies that

Only God Can Convert: on Parenting and the Spiritual Life
“As a parent, you introduce your child to the faith, and you live your faith life infused in everything you do, but you can not control or direct your child’s relationship with the Lord. Father Jacque Phillipe says ‘A plant can’t be made to grow by pulling it up’”. – Dr. MaryRuth Hackett

Love on the Move: Of the Divine “Dance” In the Holy Trinity
“Yes, love is dynamic. There is a movement of love between the persons of the Trinity.” – Monsignor Charles Pope

Exorcist Diary: Magic vs. Faith
“The difference between faith and magic is fundamental. The Christian trusts in God and humbly receives all graces from God, as He wills. The practitioner of magic and the occult attempts to control spiritual forces and access hidden knowledge, thus trying to gain the desired power and benefits.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti

Ask a Priest Pt. 2 W/Fr. MacDonald | Discussion
Ask a Priest Pt. 2 W/Fr. MacDonald | Discussion Today we cover: -Vocations -Priests giving marital advice -Can you raise hands during the Our Father?

Blue Collar Apologetics
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Blue Collar Apologetics” where we interview John Martignoni on his new book about how to simply,

Allowing Ourselves to be Led
“The voice of the Good Shepherd calls us beyond our own resistance and beyond the life that we think will make us happy and towards the life that He wants, which is nothing else than a life of intimacy with Him.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock

Woman–Happy Mother’s Day!
“Whether you are single, consecrated, religious, or married; whether a physical mother or not, the feminine gift of maternity allows a woman to mother another. Through her body, in her thoughts, her words, and actions, women engender life in others.” – Rebecca Sande

The Lie of Lack
“The Opposition Voice always wishes to deny Gift by highlighting what we don’t have, what is missing, what we think we need. When we find an empty space in our hearts or in our lives, we submit to the greater lie—that we are abandoned, unloved, unlovable—and that we never can or will be filled.” – Grace Abruzzo

Overcoming Worldly Concerns
The Saints Prove That You Can Overcome Weakness and Temptation It is a strange thing how little we Catholics, who make so much of devotion

Ask a Priest Pt. 1 W/Fr. MacDonald | Discussion
Ask a Priest Pt. 1 W/Fr. MacDonald | Discussion Today’s show we answer questions on: -How to make a good confession, and how often should I