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A Journey to Mount Carmel
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “A Journey to Mount Carmel” as we talk with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby on how to prepare

The Heavenly Bread
“Though our weeks might be busy and our schedules might be full, the real reason to live is on Sunday. The real reason to live is the Eucharist.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.

The Our Father and Vocal Prayer
Now, what are some of the methods of prayer? Certainly, one which is familiar to all is vocal prayer, or formal prayer. In vocal prayer

Return to Grace
“Obedience to His love is the foundation of humility, and humility opens the door of the soul to grace. It seems, then, that what God wants most of us this Lent is to return to grace.” – Debra Black

Spiritual Warfare in Modern Times: C.S. Lewis and the Screwtape Letters
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Spiritual Warfare in Modern Times: C.S. Lewis and the Screwtape Letters” as we talk with Paul

Exorcist Diary: The Isolation of Hell
“Heaven is love, unity and peace. Hell is hatred and isolation. All of us need the warmth of human connection, otherwise our life becomes a true hell.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti

A Horn of Salvation
“At the very moment of proclaiming that his newborn son will be named “John,” Zechariah was flooded with the Holy Spirit and burst into praise – in words that many of us proclaim each morning in the Liturgy of the Hours.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski

Jesus: The Prophet
PROPHET “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee.” In the darkest hour of the darkest century of human existence, one man single-handedly led

With God, it is Always Yes
“As God’s yes began to take root in my life, it expanded my heart and increased my desire to choose His will and His timing. His yes called me out of myself and my own plans.” – Sarah Damm

Spiritual Direction Questions, Part 2: What Are Some Seasons of Life Where I Have A Need For Spiritual Direction?
“The Church envisions various scenarios when spiritual direction is needed in the lives of all the faithful.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald

Communion on the Tongue Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Communion on the Tongue Part 2 of 2” as we continue answering your questions about receiving

Spiritual Direction Questions, Part 1: Why is Spiritual Direction Needed?
“Every disciple of Jesus is thereby called to spiritual direction in some way, shape, or form in order for them to become who God made them to be.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald

Hey, Catholic Writer: Writing About Our Story Can Make Us Holier
“When we see writing as a way to magnify the Lord and minimize ourselves, we realize that honest writing is not only refreshing and liberating, but humbling in a spiritually healthy way.” – Claire Dwyer

You Are My Beloved: The Lord Takes Delight in His People
“His love is not newly found; it extends far back into time, equally passionate, unwavering in tenderness, always near.” – Glenn Dickinson

How to Enter the Narrow Gate
“Make your way in by the narrow gate.” Christ, our Lord, died for the salvation of all mankind, and we know from Scripture that it