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The Necessary Luxury of Slow
“Humbled, I recommitted to what I knew to be true: the spiritual life is better as a sit-down dinner than a drive-through. And in both eating and praying, I needed to allow myself the necessary luxury of slow.” – Claire Dwyer
Something Far Greater: The Art of Surrender
“In surrender, I’ve found strength, not weakness; freedom, not confinement. I’ve discovered that in letting go, I am held more closely than ever by the One who loves us most.” – Mary Lenaburg
Leave All Behind And Pray Like St. Anthony
“Anthony’s call was unique. It was special. But so is yours.” – Thomas Griffin
The First Experts of Prayer
“In these holy parents, I discovered seven hallmarks: Sacramental Life, Surrender, Sacrificial Love, Suffering, Simplicity, Solitude, and the Sacredness of Life.” – Patrick O’Hearn
“Finding Peace in the Storm” : Wisdom From St. Alphonsus Liguori
“There was my answer: If I wish to become a saint, then God’s will must be my greatest aim.” – Valentina Imhoff
The Retreat that Never Ends: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
“The spiritual life, our relationship with God, is eternal and never-ending. Similarly, the Spiritual Exercises have no ‘end’.” – Debra Black
The Miracle of Bolsena and Corpus Christi
“God knew what I needed, as He knows all of our hearts. He is the perfect tour guide.” – Christine Arata
Finding Peace in the Storm Part 7: Secret Practices of Uniformity
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Finding Peace in the Storm Part 7: Secret Practices of Uniformity” as we talk with Jordan
Welcoming Emmanuel
“When we know that the Spirit of God has shown up and begun working in us, there is an invitation to keep returning, keep discerning, and keep receiving.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Finding Peace in the Storm Part 6: The Danger of Resisting God
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Finding Peace in the Storm Part 6: The Danger of Resisting God” as we talk with
The Victory of the Mother of God
“The Light that shines from the Mother of God reveals the true freedom and warmth of love. Not sentimental well-wishing. Not empty words.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
In 2024, Have “Manger Vision”
“In this new year, let us make room for Him through a strong commitment to daily prayer above everything else.” – Thomas Griffin
A Marvelous Exchange
“The Son of God, who is eternally divine, willingly empties himself of his divine privileges (Phil 2:6-11). He assumes human nature, born of the Virgin Mary in the flesh.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Finding Peace in the Storm Part 5: The Danger of Rejecting Suffering
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Finding Peace in the Storm Part 5: The Danger of Rejecting Suffering” as we talk with
Abiding in the Still Point
“The very time that imprisons us is the time in which we will be redeemed.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
