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

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

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

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

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.