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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
Something More Powerful than Exorcism?
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Something More Powerful than Exorcism?” as we speak with Dr. Anthony Lilles about the power of
Prayer vs. Moral Life: What to Focus on in Spiritual Direction
“At the earlier stages of the spiritual life, the emphasis falls on weeding out the sinful and self-centered habits that are constricting the action of God’s grace in our lives. As we grow, the emphasis changes.” – Fr. John Bartunek
A Miracle in Poland
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “A Miracle in Poland” as we speak about our pilgrimage to Poland, how we encountered a
Meanwhile, We Pray – in Humility, Always in Humility
“He asks us to pray. He wants to engage us, but the answer must be His; what is His is always best.” – Monsignor Pope
From Simply Sentimental to Strong and Sure – A Consideration of Devotion to the Sacred Heart
“While not wholly excluding feelings, the ‘heart’ in the Scriptures is the deepest part of us; it is where we ‘live.'” – Monsignor Charles Pope
The Name of Mary
A Reflection from “Fairest Flower of Paradise” by Alexis Cardinal Lepicier “Thy name and Thy remembrance are the desire of my soul: my soul hath
Holy Habits
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Holy Habits” as we speak with Drago Dimitrov about the Holy Habits app and how it
Vulnerable Heart, Fighting Spirit: St. Therese
“Underneath the sweet and sentimental heart of a child is the passionate heart of a real fighter for Love.” – St. Talitha, OCD
What is the Difference Between Spiritual Direction and Confession?
“Confession and spiritual direction are like partially overlapping circles: they share some common characteristics, but their centers, their essences, are distinct.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Making and Keeping Summer Spiritual Routines: 3 Practices
“As I approached the end of the school year, I contemplated how I could continue to enter into daily prayer once those structured routines ended.” – Thomas Griffin
Jesus Wants to Feed You: Corpus Christi
“Most people put more faith in Tylenol than they do in the Eucharist.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Pio and His First Spiritual Daughter
A Reflection from “Padre Pio and You” by Mary O’Regan Pio’s First Spiritual Daughter On a frigid day in January 1904, Pio left Morcone for
Lies about Liturgical Reverence Part 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Lies about Liturgical Reverence Part 2” as we continue discussing the lies surrounding liturgical reverence and
3 Ways to Prepare for Spiritual Direction
“When we do prepare for our spiritual direction time, we honor our commitment to grow in our spiritual life.” – Deanna Bartalini