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.
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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.
Spiritual Progress, Contemplation, & Papal Questions
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions on hindrances to spiritual progress, how to begin contemplative prayer, and papal matters.
Prayer, Theological Virtues, Spiritual Aridity – Part 2
Dan continues his wonderful two-part interview of Fr. Jacques Philippe about establishing a successful prayer life and entering into contemplation.
Prayer, Theological Virtues, Spiritual Aridity – Part 1
Dan Burke interviews Father Jacques Philippe on prayer, spiritual aridity or dryness, and the theological virtues in part one of this two-part Divine Intimacy Radio series.
Spiritual Reading Makes Saints
Most of us aren’t lucky enough to be personally mentored by a saint, but we can seek guidance through spiritual reading.
Sharing Spiritual Experiences
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions about sharing spiritual experiences and focusing the mind in prayer.
Spiritual Reading Arms Us for Battle
Spiritual reading arms us for battle. Read this post for more advice from Vicki Burbach, author of “How to Read Your Way to Heaven.”
Spiritual Desolation and Humility
Servant of God Archbishop Luis Martinez reflects on the virtue that may flourish after experiencing spiritual desolation.
Surrendering to God’s Will: Essential to Authentic Spiritual Life?
Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about surrendering to God’s will: Is it essential to having an authentic spiritual life?
Elizabeth of the Trinity’s Lived Spirituality
What was St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s lived spirituality actually like? Learn something about this from a post containing excerpts from Julie Enzler’s translation of Giovanna della Croce’s book on Elizabeth of the Trinity.
A Trip to the Cardiologist … and Our Spiritual Health
Too many sweets on this popular celebration of St. Valentine’s Day? Dr. Joseph Hollcraft reflects on what a trip to his heart doctor taught him about spiritual health.
Spiritual Warfare: Insights from Exorcists
In this spiritual warfare post, Patti Maguire Armstrong shares her favorite insights from exorcists.
Snow and the Spiritual Life
What does snow have to do with the spiritual life? Find out as Father Michael Najim draws out a spiritual lesson from it, which can help us grow in holiness.
Spirituality of St Therese of Lisieux
Listen this week as Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss the life and spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux.
