The Foolishness of Following God
Dan Burke, Melissa Elson, and Dr. Anthony Lilles reveal the wisdom of St. Therese on the “foolishness” of following God.
Dan Burke, Melissa Elson, and Dr. Anthony Lilles reveal the wisdom of St. Therese on the “foolishness” of following God.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Dr. Anthony Lilles about his book “Fire from Above: Contemplation and Mystical Wisdom” to explain the importance behind contemplative prayer and the reasons to make it part of one’s daily prayer life.
Dan Burke, Melissa Elson, and Dr. Anthony Lilles talk about how God works with our humanity to bring about holiness.
Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on mystical contemplation and the gift of knowledge in this excerpt from his book “Fire from Above.”
Why should we have confidence in God? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles explore the unmatched confidence that St. Therese has for her Beloved and how this confidence in God can change everyday life.
How can we find joy in God’s will for us? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux on the role of Our Lady in the spiritual life and the importance of humility.
How should we treat those souls who have fallen away from the Faith? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux on the power of intercessory prayer and the mercy of our Lord.
Today, Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss how this life can feel like both a desert and an exile at times and how God gives us the strength to persevere through difficulty.
Anthony Lilles reflects on sanctifying grace in this excerpt from his book “Fire From Above” published by Sophia Institute Press.
How is Christ’s Resurrection from the dead an expression of God’s merciful love? Dr. Anthony Lilles contemplates the triumph of mercy and the grace, the hope, the freedom, which Easter brings to humanity.