Aridity and Dryness in Prayer Series
A comprehensive listing of SpiritualDirection.com posts, and their links, on aridity and dryness in prayer (and a few posts on the dark night that touch on aridity and dryness).
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Questions on Prayer – Part 1
How can I stay engaged when I pray? Where does aridity come from? Answers to some questions on prayer and some suggestions for a daily prayer routine.
6 Things Needed for Prayer
St Peter of Alcantara lists six things necessary to prayer in the book Finding God Through Meditation. How can we use these six things to begin a daily prayer routine?
Spiritual Warfare and Demonology Posts (and Their Links) By Various Authors on SpiritualDirection.com
What posts are available on the SpiritualDirection.com site on spiritual warfare and demonology? Find out in this comprehensive listing of posts and provided links to them.
Finding God through Meditation: Starting Prayer Routine
How to begin a new prayer routine. The key points to successfully developing a prayer habit. Reflections on the book Finding God Through Meditation.
Prayer Need & Centering Prayer: Finding God through Meditation
What is “centering prayer”? And, should I be practicing it? Is prayer necessary for salvation? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation”.
Finding God through Meditation: What is Prayer?
What is prayer? How to get started with mental prayer? Dan and Melissa reflect on the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.
Finding God through Meditation: Prayer Methods & Distractions
Where do distractions in prayer come from? How can we know if they are good or bad? What does St Peter of Alcántara teach about meditation and transitions in prayer? Dan and Melissa discuss the book Finding God Through Meditation.
Making the Most of Advent
Are you ready for Advent? Dan and Melissa have some suggestions that will help you cleanse your soul in preparation for Christmas.
Finding God through Meditation – Mental Prayer & Centering Prayer
What is centering prayer? Are there good and bad ways to pray? Learn from St Peter of Alcántara in the book “Finding God through Meditation”.
St Peter of Alcantara & Importance of Prayer
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss specific times for prayer and the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcantara in this edition of Divine intimacy Radio.
Distractions in Prayer
What do monkeys and trees have to do with prayer? Dan and Melissa discuss distractions in prayer and how to avoid it.
I Was Born For You
What is Teresa of Avila’s most famous poem in Avila? Find out when Teresa Tomeo reflects on a recent pilgrimage to Avila and what St. Teresa taught her.
Unraveling Yoga Madness
Unraveling Yoga Madness Dan and Melissa discuss concerns and questions that surfaced in response to last week’s episode on Yoga madness where we explored several approaches and beliefs about Yoga along with recommended resources. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: Clarification of listener concerns with Demon Possessed through Yoga? episode. Is yoga a “gateway spirituality”? Are there good, … Read more
Demon Possessed Through Yoga?
Demon Possessed through Yoga? A caller asked about the practice of yoga and its link to potential demonic activity. Dan and Melissa discuss a Catholic perspective on yoga, including the opinions of an exorcist and theologians. They also provide suggestions on alternatives to yoga for faithful Catholics. Show notes: Fr. Fortea, an exorcist and expert on possession, … Read more
The Joy of Easter – He is Risen!
The Joy of Easter – He is Risen! Easter is upon us! Rejoice in the triumph of Christ! On this edition of Divine Intimacy Radio, Dan and Melissa discuss the Glory of the Resurrection and the dramatic changes that it brought about in the lives of His disciples. Show Notes: Rejoice! It’s holy to be joyous. … Read more
Humility Pt 2: Humility & Confidence
Humility and Confidence Humility Part 2 Dan and Melissa continue their discussion on humility in “Humility and Confidence”; in particular how humility does not lower but instead elevates the soul. Show Notes: Signs we lack humility: St. Josemaría Escrivá provides some insightful diagnostics. Recognizing all the good we have is a gift from God. False … Read more
On the General Judgment
ON THE GENERAL JUDGMENT “The Lord shall be known when he executeth judgment.” cf Psalm 9:17 At present, there is no one in this world more despised than Jesus Christ. There is more respect shown to a peasant than to the Lord; for we are afraid to insult a peasant, or provoke him to anger, … Read more
