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Humanality
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Humanality” as we talk with Andrew Laubacher about the nonprofit that helps people heal and detox
The Role of Asceticism in the Christian Spiritual Journey
A degree of asceticism is as necessary to the spiritual life as a degree of discomfort is necessary to the natural life. Just as the
Seek and Ye Shall Find
“The next time we are missing our keys, we may or may not be able to find them, but we will never be disappointed when it comes to asking for more of the Holy Spirit in our lives.” – Christine Hanus
The One Thing Necessary
“For each one of us to better assess the degree of love that may be present or absent in our life, I would like to propose a short examination for us regarding three areas of our life: prayer, relationships, and work.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Solemnity of All Saints
“One thing only endures, for the humble and the great, the poor and the wealthy: the degree of love they had attained, to which corresponds the degree of glory which now renders them eternally happy.” -Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
Alone to Hell, Together to Heaven: The Power of Community Life Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Alone to Hell, Together to Heaven: The Power of Community Life Part 2 of 2” as
I Can’t Find a Spiritual Director Loyal to the Magisterium
“Even some saints had to endure long periods of time without a quality confessor or spiritual director. It was painful for them too, but God can handle that.” – Fr. John Bartunek
The Transformation of Pammachius
Pammachius, a friend of Jerome’s since they were teenagers studying in Rome, was the son of one of Rome’s most prominent and wealthy families. He
Taking the ‘Sin’ Out of Sincerity: Overcoming Scrupulosity in Religious Life
“Maintaining reasonable expectations of self is key to overcoming scrupulosity. Despite grand designs and goals that might be entertained, there is only so much that one can actually do.” – Trent Beattie
Alone to Hell, Together to Heaven: The Power of Community Life Part 1 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Alone to Hell, Together to Heaven: The Power of Community Life Part 1 of 2” as
An Obscure Saint: Clare of the Cross
“When her body was cut open in a church-sanctified autopsy, the image of a crucifix is said to have been discovered etched on her heart.” – Jenny duBay
Tepidity
Tepidity is a serious danger that threatens those trying to lead good and pious lives. It is, indeed, a peculiar state of the soul. The
The Mystical Wisdom of the Lord of the Rings Part 2 of 2
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Mystical Wisdom of the Lord of the Rings Part 2 of 2” as we continue
The Fullness of Time
“When the fullness of the time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law: that he might redeem them
Some Basic Facts and Clarifications about the Angels
“Respect this angel whom God has given to you, not so much with sentimental odes, but with sober obedience.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
