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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
Antidote for Desolation
“She would go into the bathroom, shut the door, and sing the Doxology loud and clear: “Praise God from Whom all Blessings flow…” – Ann Radtke
New Year’s Suggestions Regarding Your “Device”
“Learn from God; let things have their time. Waiting and silence are key concepts in the spiritual life and in God’s world.”- Monsignor Charles Pope
Mary: The Loving Mother of Jesus
A Reflection from “Fairest Flower of Paradise” by Alexis Cardinal Lepicier “She brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger” (Lk 2:7). Let us transport ourselves in thought to that solemn