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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
What Jesus Said about Hell Part 3
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “What Jesus Said about Hell Part 3” as we speak about Jesus’ teachings on hell and
Humility in Prayer According to St. Teresa of Avila
“St. Teresa summons us to trust in the Lord’s answer to our prayers rather than insisting on our own preferred outcomes and worldly measures of success.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Rerouting: When God Asks Something Unexpected
“Being infinite, God sees so many more options than we do. We can learn to delight in them rather than be deflated by the unexpected.” – Helen Syski
The Remedy Against Pride
A Reflection from “Meditations on Humility” by Fr. St. Francis Borgia It is easy to know, from the misfortunes that pride has caused in
Are There Hacks to a Productive Prayer Life?
“It seems as if we want all the ‘life hacks’ out there, from laundry to health to our spiritual life. We want to make progress, and we want it now.” – Deanna Bartalini
Deeper into the Mystery of God’s Gift
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Deeper into the Mystery of God’s Gift” as we speak about viewing people in the context
Love Christ’s Sacred Heart
A Reflection from “Basic Book of the Eucharist” by Fr. Lawrence Lovasik Let the Eucharist Lead You to the Sacred Heart Devotion to the
The Mystery of God’s Gift
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Mystery of God’s Gift” as we speak about St. John Paul II’s meditation on givenness
What is Discernment, Anyway?
“In Ignatian spirituality, discernment is usually considered in one of two senses: discernment of spirits or discernment of God’s will.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
Mission is a Way of Being
“Being ‘on mission’ means abiding in abundant connection, which overflows into fruitful self-giving.”- Fr. Derek Sakowski
A Miracle: What Is it?
A Reflection from “The Miracle Book” by Anthony DeStefano If you want to obtain a miracle, you must first understand what a miracle is. The
By the Work Worked: Grace is Not Dependent on the Moral State of the Minister
“He didn’t speak to my heart but dispensed simply the raw, undiluted forgiveness of Jesus Christ that has been entrusted to him in his apostolic priesthood.” – Rob Marco
Who or What is the Antichrist? A Reflection on the Biblical Teaching
“It is as if Scripture wants to tell us to be ready and to let us know that we don’t need to (and shouldn’t want to) know all the details.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
How to Read St. John of the Cross
“My strong suggestion is to pick one of his works and stick with it. You may find it challenging and frustrating. Be patient.” – Glenn Dickinson