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Latest Episodes

The Paradoxes of Christmas
“There are many paradoxes and seeming impossibilities in the Incarnation. They cannot be fully solved, so they claim our reverence.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Divine Intimacy in Marriage: The Disposition that Changes Everything
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Divine Intimacy in Marriage: The Disposition that Changes Everything” as we finish out this series on our marriage retreats, and how the humility of Jesus when he washed the feet of

The Nativity Through the Eyes of the Saints
A Nativity Reflection from “The Prince of Peace” by Archbishop Alban Goodier “And thou, Bethlehem Ephrata, art a little one among the thousands of Judah: out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be the

“Watch!”
“The command of Jesus to ‘watch’ is plural. He is not inviting an isolated and individualistic watchfulness, but a shared path of noticing and responding.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski

How the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Exegesis Opens for us the Mystery of the Word
“As we adore our Eucharistic Lord with our Bible open, we should recognize that there is no passage that is not about the Eucharist!” – Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, OP

The Lord is Nigh
“The more a soul concentrates its desires and affections on God, the more it will be freed from earthly cares.” – Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen
Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Demonic Wells of Pain and Marital Conflict
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Demonic Wells of Pain and Marital Conflict” as we discuss the ways wounds play into marital conflicts and what you can do to understand your spouse better

Ecclesial Thanksgiving: St. Leo the Great and the Advent Ember Days
“If you feasted at Thanksgiving, consider fasting this week with those Christians who still observe this ancient tradition.” – Nicholas Anthony Shelton

Drawing Discerning Men Deeper into the Heart of the Father
“Imagine what I felt, at the end of the class, when I read this feedback: ‘I was going to abandon ship, but I’m staying in the program and continuing to discern.’” – Dan Burke

A Brief Meditation on the Our Father
“One of the most ancient approaches to spiritual formation comes from the desert fathers who used to offer brief commentaries on various prayers.” – Fr. James Brent, OP

