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A Practical Guide to Creating a Rhythm of Prayer: An Invitation to Live with God at the Center
“As you begin to practice this rhythm of prayer, the abundant life will become more of a reality, not only for you, but for everyone around you.” – Beth Davis

How Christ’s Cross Forms Us in Virtue
A Reflection from “Aquinas’s Lenten Meditations” by St. Thomas Aquinas Christ’s Passion Serves Us as an Example The Passion of Christ is, by itself, sufficient to form us in every virtue. For whoever wishes to live perfectly need do no

I Can’t Find a Spiritual Director…Can I be My Own Spiritual Director?
“If you are having trouble finding a spiritual director, you don’t need to worry about it. If you are making a reasonable effort to look for one, God will honor that.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Practical Tips for Your Children
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Practical Tips for Your Children” as we continue our discussion Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett about the most important and essential rules of discernment to teach your

The Letters of St. Paul of the Cross: Following The Way Set Out Before Us, The Way of the Cross
“What trial or tribulation in your life could you make into a bouquet of love to give to Jesus?” – Amy Knight

The Self Gift of Jesus
A Reflection from “Wisdom from the Cross” by Casey Chalk The Self Gift of Jesus Jesus had no material wealth during His earthly life. The few possessions He had with Him when He was sentenced to death were divided among

Excessive Screentime: Three Ways to Fight Temptation in the Dark Days of Winter
“I can picture a modern-day Ignatius, the darkness and cold of winter hemming him in, his aching leg propped up on a pillow, binge-watching Netflix and falling into a troubled sleep with brownie crumbs all up in his beard.” – Christine Hanus
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

