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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

Communion on the Tongue Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Communion on the Tongue Part 1 of 2” as we answer your questions and discuss the

Jump Into the Deep: Septuagesima
“Your Lent could be the most powerful one yet, an invitation to take a deeper dive into the kind of prayer St. Therese described as ‘a burst from my heart, it is a simple glance thrown toward heaven, a cry of thanksgiving and love in times of trial as well as in times of joy.’” – Dan Burke

Is Apprehension About the Spiritual Direction Process Normal?
“Every time I prepare for spiritual direction, I have to battle apprehension, anxiety, and feelings of downright distaste. I have to overcome temptations to procrastinate or even to concoct some kind of vapid excuse not to go.” – Fr. John Bartunek

Praying Like Jesus
“When we give Him permission to be center of our universe, as a parent is to a child, then and only then will all be well with us.” – Christine Hanus

Paul’s Conversion: Let Zeal Consume
“Change and revival come through a worthy cause being fought for by virtuous men and women; men and women who see their mission as life or death. They choose to be zealous like Paul, but Paul after Damascus, not before it.” – Thomas Griffin

You Are My Beloved: A Movement of the Heart Part 2
“When you give something precious, you must not spread it around in pieces, and you must not give it half-heartedly.” – Glenn Dickinson

The Handbook of Moral Theology
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Handbook of Moral Theology” as we talk with Timothy Flanders about Fr. Dominic Prumnmer’s book,

Exorcist Diary: Satan the Great Accuser
“Sometimes in exorcisms, we directly experience ‘The Great Accuser.’ Demons may call out our failings. They taunt me when I make mistakes.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti

Works of Love
“The measure of love is not the magnitude of the outward act, or even the torments it involves, but the depth of love secretly at work in the heart.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.

The Letters of St. Paul of the Cross: ‘Courage, Dear One’
“Courage, dear one. God wishes to make you all His and, therefore tries you and exercises you so that you may be a good soldier. Have no fear, dear one, for you will have the victory.” – St. Paul of the Cross

You Are My Beloved: A Movement of the Heart Part 1
“At the heart of it all is the real issue: is God truly my beloved?” – Glenn Dickinson

Daughter by Design
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Daughter by Design” as we talk with Dr. MaryRuth Hackett about her book, and how discovering

Exorcist’s Diary: A Parent’s Prayer
“One of the most common requests we receive is from parents who are distraught over their child’s serious problems…In addition to promising our fervent prayers, St. Michael Center has composed a prayer for parents to offer.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti

Being Other Christs
To each man who lives in Christ all men belong, all love and wisdom and joy, all suffering and fear and atonement, all power and