In this episode of The Devil is in the Details, Jordan and Dan Burke react to a video raising a serious question: Should Catholics ever receive spiritual direction from someone who isn’t Catholic? With honesty and charity, they unpack the theological and practical problems with this scenario—covering sacramental life, moral theology, Church teaching, and the … 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
“Confession and spiritual direction are like partially overlapping circles: they share some common characteristics, but their centers, their essences, are distinct.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“When we do prepare for our spiritual direction time, we honor our commitment to grow in our spiritual life.” – Deanna Bartalini
“From this perspective, the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week live at the very heart of spiritual direction and unveil the ecclesial dimension of this ‘art of arts.’.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“There may be other reasons too, subjective ones, maybe deeper ones. Sometimes we have some subconscious fears or issues, specific to our own personality and upbringing, that can add to the apprehension.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“Every saint received their faith and their formation in the faith from God, through the mediation of others.” – Fr. John Bartunek
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“There is a restlessness in your soul, and you seek out a director who will guide you in your desire to know God.” – Deanna Bartalini
What, pray, you will ask, is pulpit direction? Well, without attempting to make the matter appear complicated, it means simply that you explain the topic of the sermon as well as you can and that you suggest: a certain application to the personal needs of your listeners; a recourse to prayer and the sacraments for … Read more
“You may have the impression that spiritual direction is only for spiritual marines.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they talk with Tesa Fleming and Jeannette Barbacane about errors in spiritual direction! Pray with our Future Priests – Join the Rosary Crusade: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avilafoundation/781476 Learn how to Find Peace Today – Learn More Here: https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/ Pray with our Future Priests – Join the Rosary Crusade: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avilafoundation/781476 Learn how to … Read more
“Discerning God’s action and invitations in one’s life requires that kind of intensely personal and personalized dialogue. A group setting, with one spiritual director and a bunch of directees, would significantly change that essential dynamic.” – Fr. John Bartunek
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLb47mItm6o[/embedyt] Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Community Life and Spiritual Direction Part 2 of 2” as we talk with Fr. Matthew MacDonald about the importance of community life and spiritual direction! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show is over, … Read more
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGuXw11k1iI[/embedyt] Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “The Need for Spiritual Direction Part 1 of 2” as we talk with Fr. Matthew MacDonald about the need for spiritual direction in the first part of this series! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after … Read more
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they continue their discussion with Fr. Matthew MacDonald on how everyone needs a spiritual director! More info at: https://spiritualdirection.com/2023/02/04/spiritual-direction-questions-part-1-why-is-spiritual-direction-needed #Catholic #spiritualguidance #community #prayer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #catholicchurch #spiritualdirection ______________________________________________________ Support the mission: https://spiritualdirection.com/vocations ______________________________________________________ 📱SOCIALS: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/highcallingprogram/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/highcallingprogram 👨🏽💻Websites: Home: https://myhighcalling.com/ Support: hhtp://SpiritualDirection.com/vocations Books: https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/ Community: https://www.apostoliviae.org/ … Read more
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they talk with Fr. Matthew MacDonald about the need for spiritual direction! More info at: https://spiritualdirection.com/2023/02/06/spiritual-direction-questions-part-2-what-are-some-seasons-of-life-where-i-have-a-need-for-spiritual-direction #Catholic #spiritualjourney #community #prayer #spirituality #catholicchurch #spiritualguidance #spiritualdirection ______________________________________________________ Support the mission: https://spiritualdirection.com/vocations ______________________________________________________ 📱SOCIALS: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/highcallingprogram/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/highcallingprogram 👨🏽💻Websites: Home: https://myhighcalling.com/ Support: hhtp://SpiritualDirection.com/vocations Books: https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/ Community: https://www.apostoliviae.org/ Blog: http://www.SpiritualDirection.com Events: … Read more
“It is irrefutable that every follower of Jesus needs spiritual direction in their lives according to the workings of grace, Divine providence, individual needs, and circumstances. There are scenarios where members of Christ’s faithful have a need for regular, consistent, life-long spiritual direction.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
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