Fasting as a Path to Discernment
Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding IHM
March 7, 2026
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“Unless we fast with Jesus, our self-denial risks becoming self-reference.”- Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM
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Scrupulosity and Prayer
Gabriel Garnica
March 4, 2026
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“The devil knows our buttons and has no problem pressing them as often as possible.” – Gabriel Garnica
What St. Frances of Rome Saw in Heaven
Sophia Institute Press
March 4, 2026
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A Reflection from “The Eucharistic Visions of St. Frances of Rome” by St. Frances of Rome On another occasion, after receiving the Most Holy Sacrament
Change My Spiritual Director – How to Know When and How to Do It?
Dan Burke
March 2, 2026
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Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Change My Spiritual Director – How to Know When and How to Do It?” as we
It Begins with a Wound of Love: A Meditation for Lent
Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer O.P.
February 28, 2026
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“The crying out from the wound of love meets the inflow of God into the poor and emptied soul longing for More.” – Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, O.P.
St. Ignatius and the Danger of Honor
Sophia Institute Press
February 25, 2026
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A Reflection from “Humility of the Saints” by Patrick O’Hearn All worldly honor is the business of the devil. —St. Hilary Throughout the Gospels,
Headaches and Hair Shirts: Choose Your Mortifications Wisely
Claire Dwyer
February 24, 2026
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“When we take on what seems like a good thing, and other important things begin to crumble? It’s time to re-evaluate.”- Claire Dwyer
My Toughest Lent Ever: 5 Spiritual Lessons from Severe Pain
Leslie Rowe
February 24, 2026
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“As I lay there, I visualized Jesus on the cross. I meditated on the soldiers hammering the nail into His foot, since that was the epicenter of my pain.” – Leslie Rowe
The Holy Spirit, the Intellect, and Progress in the Interior Life
Dan Burke
February 23, 2026
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Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Holy Spirit, the Intellect, and the Progress in the Interior Life” as we speak with
How do Penance and Mortification Differ?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
February 22, 2026
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“The only way that mortification and penance really help advance Christ’s Kingdom is if we are united to Christ.” -Fr. John Bartunek
Flames of Love: Candles in the Devotional Life
Ann Radtke
February 22, 2026
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” Being raised Protestant, candlelighting had not been a part of our family’s religious practices.”- Ann Radtke
What Does it Really Mean to Love Your Enemies?
Jen Arnold
February 22, 2026
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“We are called to sacrifice our anger, frustration, resentment, or hurt feelings in order to pray for that person’s soul.” – Jen Arnold
Raising Kings
Erin Franco
February 19, 2026
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“I’m here to proclaim the goodness of God. To remind you—and myself—that it doesn’t all depend on us.” – Erin Franco
Lent as Training for Spiritual War – the Great Fight Back
Gavin Ashenden
February 19, 2026
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“One of the reasons Evagrius can help us is that he names eight recurring thought-patterns by which temptation operates. If we are going to use Lent properly, we ought to allow ourselves to receive some training in recognising them early — and answering them quickly.” – Gavin Ashenden
God Alone Suffices
Sophia Institute Press
February 18, 2026
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A Reflection from “Meditations for Lent” by Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet “Lord, show us the Father, and we shall be satisfied” (John 14:8). God alone