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Beyond Stained-Glass Sanctity: 4 Ways to Grow in Virtue
“Virtues do not exist in isolation from each other or our behaviors. There is much overlap when we are maturing in our spiritual life.” – Deanna Bartalini
The Integration of Physical and Spiritual Health
“Fall, and then rise. Sweat, and then pray. Be like Jesus, who gave Himself totally and completely to the Father, even unto death.” – Chase Crouse
Jesus Loves Us to Holiness
A Reflection from “Remain In Me and I In You” by Fr. Wayne Sattler Just as Jesus met Peter where he needed to be loved,
The Beauty and Mystery of Entrustment
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Beauty and Mystery of Entrustment” as we talk about entrusting ourselves to the mercy and
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
Self-Compassion Fatigue
“Our Lord gently affirms our limitations and, in them, invites us to seek His strength while continually upholding our well-being.” – Megan Hjelmstad
The Beauty of Meekness: Reflecting Christ’s Heart
“Meekness isn’t about being weak or letting others walk all over you. It’s about trusting God to fight your battles, even when everything in you wants to push back.”- Danielle Bean
Should I Still Go to Confession if I Have Nothing to Confess?
“Here we can enter a gray area between venial sin, for which we are in some way directly responsible, and what spiritual writers call “imperfections,” for which we are only remotely responsible, if at all.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Live with the Vision of St. Clare
“As Clare knew, the more we give ourselves to the Lord, the more he will provide us with the grace to love and live like him.” – Thomas Griffin
Thank God Throughout Your Day
A Reflection from “Meditations on Humility” by Fr. St. Francis Borgia You ought, O devout soul, to make yourself as familiar as you possibly can
The Letters of St. Paul of the Cross: A Higher Vision to Endure the Storm
“When the soul begins to understand how high is the destiny of the soul fully united to the Godhead, then all suffering on this side is truly seen for what it is: a momentary light affliction.” – Amy Knight
What Jesus Said about Hell Part 4
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “What Jesus Said about Hell Part 4” as we finish out our series on Jesus’ words
Mary: My Hermitage
“The greatest contemplative practice I have found is to quietly and prayerfully say the holy name of Mary in the midst of all the various activities I am involved in.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Seek Virtue and Correct Faults
A Reflection from “The Handbook of Spiritual Perfection” by Fr. Philip E. Dion Too often a person looks at the past year and beholds only
Why No One is Beyond Hope: A Reflection on Rule 1 from St. Ignatius’ First Week Rules for Discernment of Spirits
“According to Ignatius, the Holy Spirit can use this original memory of good and evil to sting us when He has nothing else left to work with.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone