Hurts don’t heal themselves—grace does. Drawing on St. John Paul II's "Givenness," we explore how God delights in you, why “naked without shame” is possible, and how to break painful patterns in marriage by entrusting everything to Christ. Practical steps: daily mental prayer, honest communication, confession, and choosing beauty that leads to intimacy. 💍 Marriage … Read more
Have you ever felt like God went silent right after you made a spiritual commitment? That’s what Rule 5 of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for Discernment is all about. In this clip from The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke explain how the enemy attacks hardest right after progress, and how … Read more
“We need to let God lead us in developing this plan for life. This takes place in the quiet of prayer.” – Debra Black
Rule Five of St. Ignatius’ Discernment of Spirits might be the single most important rule in spiritual warfare: In times of desolation, never make a change. Dan and Jordan unpack what Ignatius really meant, how the devil manipulates our emotions to disorder our intellect and will, and why sticking to spiritual commitments — even when … Read more
“(The devil) is indeed the ultimate, eternal peddler, inviting each of us into his cunning shell game of misdirection and deception.” – Gabriel Garnica
A Reflection from “Persecuted from Within” by Joshua Charles and Alec Torres St . Teresa The role of reformer—or, in a sense, of re-foundress—would have seemed an unlikely one for Teresa of Avila to play, at least when she was young. She writes in her Vida that her early desire to become a nun was … Read more
We met with priests at the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors (NCDVD) and asked them: 👉 “If you could give your younger self one piece of advice on discernment, what would it be?” Here’s what they said… ✨ Ready to take your next step? 📋 Take the “Is the Priesthood for Me?” quiz → … Read more
“This time we set apart is a good way to remember who you are in relation to the Father, rather than being a person with a certain career or particular position, or in relation to others as spouse or parent.” – Deanna Bartalini
How do husbands and wives protect each other spiritually? How does a man's sins affect his wife, children, and family spiritually? What does the Bible mean by the “sins of the father”? In this short, we break down the meaning behind tall this and why spiritual protection is vital for fathers and husbands. 📺 Watch … Read more
“Our Lord gently affirms our limitations and, in them, invites us to seek His strength while continually upholding our well-being.” – Megan Hjelmstad
“Meekness isn’t about being weak or letting others walk all over you. It’s about trusting God to fight your battles, even when everything in you wants to push back.”- Danielle Bean
When you finally decide to follow God more closely… Expect resistance. Discouragement. Confusion. Trials. Even bad experiences in confession. It’s the tactic of the enemy—to disquiet you with false reasons, as St. Ignatius warned in Rule 2 of Discernment. But don’t give up. Get up. Keep going. Go to another priest if you need to. … Read more
For over 14 years, I went to Mass every Sunday… …but never once went to Confession. I didn’t know I was receiving the Eucharist in mortal sin. In this short clip from Divine Intimacy Radio, Stephanie Burke shares the silent crisis so many Catholics experience: going through the motions of faith while spiritually asleep. If … Read more
This is what spiritual warfare really looks like—especially when you’re trying to change your life. Based on Rule 2 of St. Ignatius, this confession story shows the enemy’s tactics and how to overcome them. 🛡️ FREE DISCERNMENT OF SPIRITS Download 👉 https://bit.ly/455vdZm Want to go deeper? Get access to our 5-part video retreat on Spiritual … Read more
“He didn’t speak to my heart but dispensed simply the raw, undiluted forgiveness of Jesus Christ that has been entrusted to him in his apostolic priesthood.” – Rob Marco
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Something More Powerful than Exorcism?” as we speak with Dr. Anthony Lilles about the power of Confession and why it is more powerful than an exorcism! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check out our Youtube playlist. … Read more
Discover how confession, repentance, and love for God lead to lasting spiritual transformation utilizing Ignatius” second rule of discernment, and most importantly, learn how to begin your fight against habitual sin. 🔥You know that there are battles all around us. But did you know about the battle in – and for – your mind? Learn … Read more
“At the earlier stages of the spiritual life, the emphasis falls on weeding out the sinful and self-centered habits that are constricting the action of God’s grace in our lives. As we grow, the emphasis changes.” – Fr. John Bartunek
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