Spiritual Direction Questions, Part 2: What Are Some Seasons of Life Where I Have A Need For Spiritual Direction?
“The Church envisions various scenarios when spiritual direction is needed in the lives of all the faithful.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
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Spiritual Direction Questions, Part 1: Why is Spiritual Direction Needed?
“Every disciple of Jesus is thereby called to spiritual direction in some way, shape, or form in order for them to become who God made them to be.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
Feeling Spiritually Stuck?
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTVOdANPpdI[/embedyt] Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Feeling Spiritually Stuck” as we answer your questions about what you can do when you feel spiritually stuck and other related questions! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show is over, make sure to … Read more
St. Ignatius and the Danger of Honor
A Reflection from “Humility of the Saints” by Patrick O’Hearn All worldly honor is the business of the devil. —St. Hilary Throughout the Gospels, Jesus denounces the scribes and Pharisees: “They love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues, and salutations in the market places, and being called … Read more
She Left the Occult… Then the Real War Began
What Happens Spiritually When You Leave the Occult? This video explains the real battle—how spiritual warfare, intrusive thoughts, and identity in Christ all collide during the early stages of deliverance and healing. 📘 Want to go deeper? Grab our FREE course on Discernment of Spirits here: https://bit.ly/3IAK1aA This clip is from an interview with @TeresaYanarosOfficial … Read more
Silence and Interior Prayer
Our interior conversations come to silence when we learn to transform them into prayer. As a rule, only God can have direct access to the hidden thoughts of our hearts and minds. But it is commonly held that the saints and angels can also know our thoughts when we freely choose to speak to them … Read more
The Catapult to Change
How is the spiritual life like Candyland? Debra Black offers a reflection as we look forward to Lent.
From Light to Darkness: Park 41 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington reflects on his early experiences of prayer and the importance of seeking God for God alone and not for his consolations.
A Scattered Soul: Distraction in Prayer
Distracted in prayer? It is frustrating–but normal. St. Teresa of Avila tells us not to let it be a reason to quit.
Purification in the Desert: Part 26 Mini-Course on Prayer
Continuing his series on prayer, David Torkington reveals that the inner desert is a place to confront our inner demons.
Questions on Prayer – Part 2
What’s wrong with me if I can’t pray for very long? To whom were the Mystics of the Church addressing their advice? Dan and Melissa take listener questions.
Apostolic Maturity
What does it mean to have apostolic maturity? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on this in today’s excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Demonic Attacks: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 27 Pt 2
Demonic Attacks 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Part 2, Day 27 Reflections Divine Intimacy Radio St. Teresa orders her brother, Lorenzo, to get some sleep. She also counsels him on how to deal with attacks of the enemy. Dan and Melissa discuss evil spirits and demonic activity as they reflect on letters from St. Teresa … Read more
Are You Headed to Heaven or Hell?
If you are headed to heaven, notes Dan Burke, citing many Doctors of the Church, you can’t relax in your spiritual progress.
The Two Trajectories of the Soul
The Two Trajectories of the Soul There is a troubling phenomenon noted by several Doctors of the Church regarding the common waning of spiritual development after a period of progress. It often happens after a fervent soul makes notable gains against habitual mortal and then venial sin. It can also happen on the back side … Read more
How Does a Person Accept God’s Mercy?
Dear Father John, I am helping a woman in her spiritual growth (mainly through helping her come up with a program of life), and something came up that I wanted to ask you about. She has shared with me some of what she regrets, and some of what she is having a hard time forgiving … Read more
Do we Really Need to Worry that Much about Spiritual Progress?
Why Worry About Spiritual Progress? Dear St. Teresa, is it not better to somewhat ‘go with the flow’ of God’s leading in our life, doing our best, and not worry too much of where we are in the spiritual perfection? Dear friend, we must beg the Lord for guidance. We must frequently consider that without … Read more
