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Illuminating the path to union with God through the light of wisdom of the saints and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Co-sponsored by EWTN and SPIRITUALDIRECTION.COM, the Divine Intimacy Radio Show is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those people seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom. Every week our co-hosts Dan Burke and Stephanie Burke explore topics related to the interior life and Catholic teaching, including prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and holiness.
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Latest Episodes
August 3, 2018: Question & Answer – Prayer and Praying
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer listeners’ questions about beginning prayer and praying for others.
July 31, 2018: James Papandrea, From Star Wars to Superman, Part 2
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Dr. James Papandrea about prominent Christ figures in science fiction television shows and movies such as Star Wars, The Matrix, and Lost.
July 27, 2018: Question and Answer – Liturgy of the Hours and Discernment of God’s Voice
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions about praying the Liturgy of the Hours, discerning God’s voice in prayer, and the definition of contemplation.
Resources Edition: July 24, 2018 – James Papandrea, From Star Wars to Superman – Part 1 of 2
Dan Burke & Melissa Elson interview Dr. James Papandrea about prominent Christ figures in science fiction television shows & movies (part 1).
The Purgative to Illuminative Way, Sin, & Mental Prayer
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss listener questions on transitioning from the purgative way to the illuminative way, recognizing sin, and the importance of mental prayer.
How Angels Help Us to Heaven
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Fr. John Horgan to discuss the role of the angels in the Church and how they can help us to heaven.
Frequent Confession of Sin
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss readers’ questions about frequent confession and the importance of confessing venial sins.
By Dawn’s Early Light: Prayers and Meditations for Catholic Military Wives
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle on the challenges facing military wives and the hope offered by Our Lord and His Church.
Sin and Confession
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions from listeners about sin and confession, attachment to sin, mortal and venial sin, and much more!
The Gift of Infused Contemplation
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson on God’s gift of infused contemplation as alluded to in meditation #222 in the classic Carmelite book “Divine Intimacy”.