Is it appropriate for lay Catholics to lay hands on someone during prayer? Where is the line between authentic healing ministry and stepping into spiritual authority that does not belong to us? In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke tackle one of the most common questions they receive … Read more
Why does life sometimes get harder when you're trying to follow God? ⚔️ Learn how to fight! Get our FREE video retreat on Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits → https://spiritualdirection.com/series/spiritual-warfare-discernment-of-spirits 🙏 Do you know how to pray? Download our FREE video series on mental prayer → https://bit.ly/4a0q7l2 📚 Explore live, interactive courses with top … Read more
How do men protect their home and family today? Can sin affect your family spiritually? What is spiritual warfare? 🔥⚔️🛡️ Register and save your seat today for the Spiritual Warfare & the Family Summit virtual event featuring marriage and singles tracks, and practical talks for everyday Catholics. https://bit.ly/4v4AUls 🙏 Do you know how to pray? … Read more
How do men protect their home and family today? Can sin affect your family spiritually? What is spiritual warfare? 🔥⚔️🛡️ Register and save your seat today for the Spiritual Warfare & the Family Summit featuring online access, marriage and singles tracks, and practical talks for everyday Catholics. https://bit.ly/4v4AUls 🙏 Do you know how to pray? … Read more
How do you know if a thought is from God, from yourself, or from the enemy? Learn how to take thoughts captive, reject lies, and dwell on what is good, true, and holy. Join us for the virtual summit on Spiritual Warfare and the Family to learn how to protect your mind, your home, and … Read more
“Go back and notice if certain words or themes show up a few times, or note the questions you raised but did not come to a conclusion about.” – Deanna Bartalini
Why do old temptations sometimes return after a spiritual breakthrough or retreat? Many people experience real healing or freedom from sin, but then quickly encounter familiar struggles again. Jesus warned that when something is cast out, it must be replaced with something good. If we do not fill our lives with prayer, virtue, and supportive … Read more
How do you know when it’s time to change your spiritual director? In this episode, Dan Burke and Dr. Anthony Lillis explain how to discern whether you should stay, leave, or have an honest conversation first. They discuss St. Ignatius’ Rule 5, spiritual desolation, consolation, impatience, plateauing in growth, and how to change spiritual directors … Read more
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Why do you feel spiritually attacked after a retreat, healing experience, or real growth in prayer? In Part 1 of Demonic Backlash, we broke down what demonic backlash is, why temptation can intensify after spiritual growth, and spiritual desolation, but here in PART 2, we explain how to fight back using discernment of spirits, mental … Read more
A Reflection from “The Silent Witness of Nazareth” by Fr. Serafino M. Lanzetta Nothing less than a truly just man, the most righteous of men, would be fitting in order to be a worthy spouse of the Blessed Virgin. St. Joseph was indeed the most holy spouse of Mary and their marriage was a true … Read more
In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, we continue our walk through St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for the Discernment of Spirits by unpacking Rule 10: “Let the one who is in consolation think how he will conduct himself in the desolation which will come after, taking new strength for that time.” … Read more
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Change My Spiritual Director – How to Know When and How to Do It?” as we speak with Dr. Anthony Lilles about how to discern when it is time to change your spiritual director and how to make the change! Want to listen to more? Subscribe … Read more
“As I lay there, I visualized Jesus on the cross. I meditated on the soldiers hammering the nail into His foot, since that was the epicenter of my pain.” – Leslie Rowe
“Solomon is a type. He stands for Jesus Christ. The Queen of Sheba is a type too. She stands for the soul seeking wisdom.” – Fr. James Brent, OP
Ever find your good intentions and resolutions fade quickly? Do you struggle to keep a steady prayer life, even when you truly want to grow? Have you ever wondered why you’re not growing spiritually—even though you receive the sacraments and desire holiness? Learn how environmental conditions influence spiritual growth, why vague goals fail, and how … Read more
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Demonic Backlash and Spiritual Progress after Retreat” as we discuss the spiritual warfare that occurs after a retreat and how you can fight back and continue to progress in your spiritual life! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full … Read more
Why does adolescence feel like such a vulnerable—and confusing—season for faith? In Part 2 of this conversation on Spiritual Warfare in the Home, Dan & Stephanie Burke continue their discussion with Catholic psychologist and parenting expert Dr. MaryRuth Hackett to explain why teens and young adults are especially susceptible to spiritual influence—and how parents can … Read more
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