Dear Dan, should I read or use non-Catholic devotional or bible study materials? This is a very important question. There are other cousin questions that follow the same line of concern. “Should I attend non-Catholic bible studies?” “Should I read protestant commentaries on scripture?” Before I answer this I must make one thing abundantly clear. … Read more
To some of my evangelical friends “Catholic Bible Study” may sound like a kind of oxymoron. But, those of us who know the best kept secrets of Catholicism know that there is more scripture read aloud and reverently in the Catholic Church across the world on any weekday than in all of the protestant Churches of … Read more
If you are looking to better understand the scriptures through spiritual reading or study, there really is nothing out there that is anywhere close to the quality of this Bible. For a combination of faithfulness and usefulness, you can’t go wrong with this invaluable tool. Here’s the commercial… The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament … Read more
Claire Dwyer talks with Jeff Cavins about how the Bible Timeline and The Bible in a Year began, what God is doing in the Church today, how knowing salvation history can deepen our prayer lives, and some exciting announcements about the future.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about the difference between penance and mortification, being misunderstood in the workplace, reflecting on the Old Testament, and wrestling with countless temptations. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: What is the difference between penance and mortification? Mortification brings us strength of the will. How can one … Read more
Dear Father John, I recently came back to the Church and one of the things that has really awakened me, other than the “Catholics Come Home” book, was the works of Dr. Peter Kreeft. I have found that in my ‘older’ age, theology is something that I am really enjoying reading and thinking about. My … Read more
“It’s good that we have started to tap into our Jewish roots, thanks to scholars like John Bergsma, Brant Pitre, and others. The more Bible study, the better. But we need catechesis, too.” – Simone Rizkallah
Thank you and your team for the huge blessing that Divine Intimacy Radio has been for me. I am a recent revert to the Catholic Church, and have been looking for help in deepening my faith. I live in a rural part of the country where resources that one would find in a larger parish … Read more
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“Our Lady’s been promised a victory, but we are called to help bring it about, to rally under her banner and reclaim our world—which finds itself in the grip of this trial—for Jesus Christ.” – Dan Burke
Amy Knight on St. Paul of the Cross and coming to full Christian maturity.
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“Finding a good spiritual director is not easy. However, for those serious about advancing in prayer and the interior life, it is important to keep looking until you find a good fit—not necessarily a ‘perfect’ person, but somebody pursuing holiness, knowledgeable about prayer and the Catholic faith, committed to the Magisterium, and deeply desirous to help you grow spiritually and discern the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life.” – Claire Dwyer
“Take up and read” the Bible-it’s a daily habit that can’t help but lead to holiness, as St. Elizabeth of the Trinity knew well. Claire Dwyer shares the power of reading scripture in today’s post.
Who the fire that purifies and saves us? Sonja Corbitt gives a fascinating look at Purgatory.
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