How to can you tell the difference between demonic presence and mental health issues? Can exorcism prayers harm you? Do exorcism prayers work if you're not possessed? If you are facing anxiety, fear, or what feels like spiritual attack, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the world’s most famous exorcist, often said there’s no harm in praying prayers … Read more
“Fall, and then rise. Sweat, and then pray. Be like Jesus, who gave Himself totally and completely to the Father, even unto death.” – Chase Crouse
Are you trying to grow spiritually but keep hearing voices of doubt or excuses? St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rule 2 for Discernment of Spirits explains how the devil changes tactics when we turn away from sin and toward God. In this video, you’ll learn how demons try to press you down with false compassion and … Read more
"If you don’t get a handle on discernment of spirits… you’re going to be a victim." Spiritual warfare is real—and it’s intensifying in our time. Evil is emboldened, and the enemy knows how to manipulate us, especially through habitual sin, desolation, and emotional patterns we don't even realize are spiritual in origin. 🛡️ FREE DISCERNMENT … Read more
A Reflection from “Padre Pio and You” by Mary O’Regan Pio’s First Spiritual Daughter On a frigid day in January 1904, Pio left Morcone for the Friary of St. Francis of Assisi in the woodsy hamlet of Sant’Elia a Pianisi. Sant’Elia, with its medieval castle ruins and preserved thirteenth-century church, had been a stomping ground … Read more
“I have no doubt God called me to become a spiritual director. But he wanted me to be a certain person, a specific Deanna, before I began.” – Deanna Bartalini
“Given the complexity of discerning between consolation and desolation, St. Ignatius also highly valued spiritual direction. A skilled spiritual director can help us navigate these experiences, offering guidance, perspective, and support.” – Jen Arnold
Do you feel alone in your spiritual journey? Are you struggling with prayer? Do you want to go deeper in your faith? Take a class at the Avila Institute! The Avila Institute offers live, interactive online courses to anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with Our Lord. There are still seats available for Foundations of … Read more
“For most of my life, people would share private things and ask me what I thought. They didn’t ask what I knew. They asked what I thought.” – Debra Black
Are you struggling trying to figure out how you will go deeper this Lent? Maybe looking for some direction on how to grow spiritually in this season? This may help. Free resources for Lent Prep in the Lent 101 playlist – check the description: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt2362IQzKYWcjwyjGawTHDreF2WkJKqg For more content on how to have a more impactful … Read more
“If daily meditation is like the bread and butter of your spiritual diet, spiritual reading is your multivitamin supplement.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“Mystagogy is a moment of post-baptismal catechesis in which the sacramental encounter with Christ is deepened and one seeks spiritual maturity.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE5SPkZV9ZM[/embedyt] Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 2 of 2” as we talk about the election season and how mental prayer can deepen our trust and peace in the Lord, no matter what! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which … Read more
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4HbiuRxxAo[/embedyt] Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Voting Pro-Life: A Spiritual Perspective Part 1 of 2” as we talk about the importance of voting for life and preserving Catholic morals during the election season! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show … Read more
“The physical pleasures associated with gluttony, lust, and sloth are obvious. We are less aware of the spiritualized forms of these capital sins.” – Father John Bartunek
Join Dr. Lawrence Feingold as he speaks of the spirituality and life of the Eucharist! Download our prayer journal here: https://spiritualdirection.com/prayer-journal
“To experience the reality of Baptism and all its fruits, including the Divine Indwelling, one must live out their baptism as fully and as deeply as possible.”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“God is infinite, so we will never come to know him so fully that nothing remains to discover. And yet sometimes we rebel against that reality.” – Fr. John Bartunek
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