Humility and Spiritual Growth
While pride is the root of all vice, humility is the root of all virtue. On this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss how to cultivate humility and thus draw near to the heart of God.
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Dealing with Discouragement in Lent
Show Notes: During this episode, Dan and Melissa discuss the struggle with discouragement as Lent is well underway. Discouragement is not of God. If you are working hard to bring yourself to God, you can be assured, he is pleased with you. Falling away from your Lenten commitments is human. God knows this and is … Read more
Mortification & Spiritual Progress
Dan and Melissa explore mortification, its meaning, and purpose. Topics: What is mortification? Voluntary actions by which we gradually put to death all of our vices, sinful habits and self-centered tendencies that lurk beneath them. The purpose of mortification and self-renunciation is about cleaning up “the garden of the soul” as many saints describe it. … Read more
Appetites & Spiritual Progress
If you have been blessed by Divine Intimacy Radio, please help us spread the word by sharing this post on Facebook and with friends through email or other social media. This new series is focused on traditional themes of Lent with respect to how we orient our hearts and minds to God through mortification, mitigation … Read more
The One Thing Certain in Life
“As I opened the door to leave, her faint but calm voice cried out, ‘Father!’ ‘Yes, sister,’ I said and turned towards her. ‘God is certain, do not be afraid of anything,’ she said.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
The Retreat that Never Ends: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
“The spiritual life, our relationship with God, is eternal and never-ending. Similarly, the Spiritual Exercises have no ‘end’.” – Debra Black
An Obscure Saint: Clare of the Cross
“When her body was cut open in a church-sanctified autopsy, the image of a crucifix is said to have been discovered etched on her heart.” – Jenny duBay
Struggles in the Spiritual Life
“I Just Can’t Pray” John looked out the window. Streetlamps and windows in neighboring homes lit the darkness of the approaching night. His gaze dropped to the desk before him. There, a few inches before his hand, lay the Bible. Normally at this time, he read from it for ten to fifteen minutes. Tonight, nothing … Read more
Life Teen’s Mark Hart on Prayer, Productivity, and Priorities
Claire Dwyer talks with Mark Hart of Life Teen International about making time for what is most important–and the dangers of sacrificing our prayer life on the altar of activity.
One-Time Spiritual Direction in a Retreat Setting
“Many of us will have the opportunity to experience one-time spiritual direction while on retreat. It can be valuable, but there are certain cautions that experienced directors offer about what to expect and how to make the best use of that single meeting.” – Claire Dwyer
Explore What it Means to be a Saint
Our newest class offerings include the Doctors of the Church, St. John of Avila, and Moral Theology. Be among the first to sign up!
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.
Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Why do we celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph today? Liz Estler reflects on this feast and explores the history and tradition surrounding it.
The Gift of Infused Contemplation
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson on God’s gift of infused contemplation as alluded to in meditation #222 in the classic Carmelite book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Trinity in Our Souls
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on this week’s “Divine Intimacy” meditation and discuss why God chooses to dwell in our souls.
Motherhood’s Demands and Inconstancy in Prayer – Part 2
Jessica Fahy concludes her two-part series on the demands of motherhood, focusing today on inconstancy in prayer and offering practical advice on what can be done about it.
Spiritual Experiences and Prayer
Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson today as they answer your questions, about sharing spiritual experiences and focusing the mind in prayer, on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
The Meaning of True Glory
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on the meditations of Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen and the meaning of true glory.
