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A New Approach to Spiritual Theology
“Mystagogy is a moment of post-baptismal catechesis in which the sacramental encounter with Christ is deepened and one seeks spiritual maturity.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles

The Truth About Hell Appendix D
Appendix D – Quotations on Hell St. Alphonsus Liguori: Our most important affair is that of our eternal salvation; upon it depends our happiness or misery

Five Advent Themes
“The heavens and the earth as we know it will pass away but we who are ready look forward with joy to a “new heavens and a new earth” where the justice of God will reside in all its fullness.” – Monsignor Charles Pope

“Know” Rest for the Weary
“When I hand over my To-do list, I am often surprised by what He adds, but also what He removes.” – Grace Abruzzo

One Question the Devil Never Wants You to Ask
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “One Question the Devil Never Wants You to Ask” as we discuss the one question the

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent; while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene

The Divine Indwelling: Finding God Within and Everything We Need (Part 4)
“The Christian life, because of the reality of the Divine Indwelling, is more about unpacking than packing.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock

The Intersection of Exorcism and Emotional Healing
“Put simply, the exorcisms did not have the desired impact (freedom from the demon) until the victim started sessions with a psychologist.” – Jordan Burke

Bumper Cars: Let Him Drive
“I felt like God was saying ‘Buckle up!’ as I prepared for a roller coaster ride. Only to find myself on bumper cars instead.” – Grace Abruzzo

Satanic Christmas Movie
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Satanic Christmas Movie” as we talk about the new Christmas movie that is coming out, how

A Recipe for Readiness – A Homily for the First Sunday of Advent
“In order for us to celebrate on that day when the Lord shall come, there are prerequisites that must be met.” – Monsignor Charles Pope

Thankful Souls Are Happy
A Reflection from “The Little Book of Holy Gratitude” by Fr. Frederick William Faber Thankful Souls Are Happy The love of gratitude is preeminently a

True Thanksgiving Isn’t Just Something We Do; It’s Something That Happens to Us
“Simply reminding people of a rule of polite society isn’t really the gospel message.” – Monsignor Charles Pope

Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary” as we talk with Dr. Joseph Hollcraft about the devotion

A Strategy for Spiritual Revolution: Opening Up a Conversation for Contemplation
“Why do Christians need better conversations about contemplative prayer? This is because Christians have a special mission in the shipwreck of atheistic materialism.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles