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November 2, 2018: Q&A – Spiritual Desolation, Suffering, Prayer of Quiet
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about spiritual desolation, suffering, the prayer of quiet, consistency in prayer, lectio divina and more. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: How can we avoid getting discouraged during a period of desolation? How does one suffer well? How can we offer up our suffering? When exactly … Read more
Faith and the Sacraments: Spiritual Weapons
In this chapter from his book “An Exorcist Explains How to Heal the Possessed,” Fr. Paolo Carlin reflects on the spiritual weapons needed for this mission.
October 5, 2018: Q&A – Conversation with God, Spiritual Gluttony, and the Timeline of Spiritual Progress
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about prayer, distractions at Mass, conversation with God, spiritual gluttony and the timeline of spiritual progress. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: What does “let us bless the Lord” mean the Liturgy of the Hours? What should we do when we are distracted at Mass after … Read more
What is spiritual gluttony? Dan Burke answers on new episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about prayer, distractions at Mass, conversation with God, spiritual gluttony and the timeline of spiritual progress. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: What does “let us bless the Lord” mean the Liturgy of the Hours? What should we do when we are distracted at Mass after … Read more
Peace and Spiritual Renewal – Life-Changing Pilgrimage with Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
We live in a time where we are constantly assailed by noise and busy-ness. If we walk away from our computers, our phone begins to buzz. We go out to eat and there are televisions on every wall. Exercise equipment in the gym is now equipped with TV as the pounding music rages from the … Read more
August 24, 2018: Q&A – Sin, Imperfections, the Dark Night, and Spiritual Gluttony
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer questions from listeners about sin and imperfections, “the dark night,” and spiritual gluttony. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: What is the difference between venial sins and imperfections? How does personal sin affect others? What should we do if the news draws us to despair? What is “the … Read more
Spiritual Warfare and the Church: Equipped to Conquer
In this chapter from “The Art of Spiritual Warfare”, Fr. Venatius Oforka explains how the Church is equipped to defeat the Evil One.
The Spiritual Joy of the Servants of God
In this chapter from his book “Holy Confidence”, Fr. Benedict Rogacci discusses the spiritual joy that is proper to faithful followers of Christ.
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.
Does Your Temperament Affect Your Spiritual Life?
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Laraine Bennett on her book “The Temperament God Gave You” and the strengths and weaknesses of the four temperaments.
Ascetical Theology, Finding a Spiritual Director, Distractions in Prayer
Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they answer your questions about ascetical theology, spiritual direction, and dealing with distractions in prayer. Topics/Questions covered in the show: What is ascetical theology? What is the difference between ascetical theology and mystical theology? What are the three phases of the spiritual life according to St. Teresa of … Read more
Prayer, Frustrations, Multiple Spiritual Directors
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions about feelings in prayer, the meaning of contemplative prayer, frustrations in life, and having two spiritual directors.
Distractions, Prayer Postures, Spiritual Perfection
Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they answer your questions about distractions in prayer, seeking perfection in the spiritual life, and prayer postures.
Prayer, Spiritual Desolation, and Internet Addiction
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer listener’s questions on prayer, intercession, repetitive prayer, spiritual desolation, and internet addiction on this installment of Divine Intimacy Radio.
Distractions in Prayer and Spiritual Progress
Can distractions in prayer increase while one is making spiritual progress? Find out as Father John Bartunek answers a reader’s question.
Obedience, Prayer Methods, Spiritual Consolations
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions about obedience to Church teaching, prayer methods, and spiritual consolations in this Divine Intimacy Radio episode.
Salvation, the Scapular, and Spiritual Darkness
On this edition of Divine Intimacy Radio, Dan Burke & Melissa Elson address the differences between the Protestant and Catholic understanding of salvation, the scapular, and spiritual darkness.