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Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Teaching Your Children Discernment
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Teaching Your Children Discernment” as we continue talking with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett about the importance of teaching your children how to discern what is happening

Behold – and Be Loved
“Something beautiful happens when we allow ourselves to sit in silence before God. We realize that Someone is beholding us, too.” – Claire Dwyer

Welcome to “Ordinary Time”
“There is no vacation from our vocation. Do not miss what God is doing, even in the ordinary.” – Monsignor Charles Pope

Michelle Duppong: North Dakota’s Servant of God
A Reflection from “Michelle Duppong” by Patti Armstrong and Stephanie Parks Who Is Michelle Duppong? How would you describe Michelle Duppong — What made her so special? By all accounts, Servant of God Michelle Duppong grew up on a farm;
Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: How To Protect Your Children
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: How To Protect Your Children” as we talk with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett about teaching discernment of spirits to beginners and how to protect your children

The Saving Mystery of the Lord’s Baptism
“Up from the river, the Messiah’s saving gaze is on us, for deep waters could not quench His love.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles

The Letters of St. Paul of the Cross: True Spiritual Riches Are in the Secret Place with God
“The fire consists of difficulties, trials, tribulations, persecutions—anything that would cause the soul to depend on God alone.” – Amy Knight

Following the Great Forgiver
A Reflection from “Wisdom from the Cross” by Casey Chalk Following the Great Forgiver The earliest Christians saw Jesus’ willingness to forgive His enemies as a model for their own lives. Certainly St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, viewed it

Epiphany and the Simple Movement of Love
‘The heart has its eyes. Those who open them truly understand what is at stake.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles

Desolation, the Grinch, and Our Savior: A Reflection On Rule 4 From St. Ignatius’ First Week Rules For Discernment Of Spirits
“The reality is that we have no more direct control over spiritual consolation than we have over a white Christmas.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV

