Abandonment to Divine Providence: What to do in Life’s Challenges
“Many of us are so busy trying to work through our day-to-day lives…that we sometimes we forget who is really in charge.” – Jen Arnold
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Behold His Face: Encountering Christ in Icons
“Gazing at the Holy Face is a reminder of who He is and who I am.” – Ruth Engelthaler
What the Sacred Heart Asks of Us
A Reflection from “The Power of Reparation” by Fr. Raoul Plus, S.J In the revelations made to St. Margaret Mary, our Lord’s one object appears to have been to ask for reparatory sacrifices. Let us take a few examples from her life: On one occasion Jesus said to her: “Behold the Heart, which has so … Read more
AI vs. Interiority and the Depths of the Word
“We have a litmus test for our own healthy engagement with AI and other technologies: Is it all fostering the depths, expansiveness, and rootedness of the interior life?” – Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer
Influencer Fatigue: The Corruption of Catholic Commentary
#TheDevilInTheDetails #spiritualwarfare #catholicinfluencerfatigue What happens when zeal moves faster than spiritual maturity? In this episode of The Devil in the Details, Dan and Jordan discuss the growing feeling of “influencer fatigue” in Catholic media: the trend of new converts, reverts, commentators, and public personalities being elevated too quickly before they have the prayer life, accountability, … Read more
Catholic Liturgy Explained: How to Actually Participate in the Mass
Do you ever feel lost, distracted, bored or confused during Mass? Does going to Mass feel like just another obligation? Do you want to learn how to actually participate in the Mass — not just show up? If these questions resonate with you, you're not alone — and this episode is exactly what you've been … Read more
A Stranger They Will Not Follow: The Good Shepherd and Ignatian Discernment
“The rules for discernment guide me to consider, Whose voice am I listening and responding to?” – Whitney Flanders
Unfollowing the World: The Saintly Art of Humility
A Reflection from “Humility of the saints” by Patrick O’Hearn The humble man, even though he be great in the eyes of the world, will esteem himself less than others, for he will always suspect that their internal greatness may far overreach his insignificant external greatness. He will therefore not flaunt his accidental superiority before … Read more
Self Regulation: Responding, Not Reacting
“Self‑regulation is not separate from discipleship but one of its quiet workshops.” – Marge Steinhage Fenelon
The Seduction of Suspicion: A Critical Spirit in Catholic Commentary #Devilinthedetails
Read Mark's full article here: https://www.catholicunscripted.com/p/the-seduction-of-suspicion Why does so much Catholic commentary today feel suspicious, divisive, or even spiritually draining? In this episode, we unpack the rise of a critical spirit and how it often disguises itself as discernment. Drawing from Mark Lambert’s article The Seduction of Suspicion, we explore how partial truths, oversimplification, and … Read more
Why do certain thoughts hit you harder than others?
How does the enemy usually attack us? Not always through dramatic temptation but often through our wounds. If you want to learn how to engage in spiritual warfare and protect yourself and your family join the 2026 Avila Summit online from July 23–25. Learn powerful, practical ways to guard your marriage and children 👉 Click … Read more
Do I Really Need to Pray? (The Answer May Shock You)
Do I need to pray to get to Heaven? What is mental prayer and why is it important? What did the saints say about prayer? Mental prayer isn't optional — it's the light that guides you on the narrow way. Jesus Himself warned that the road to destruction is wide and many travel it, while … Read more
Why Mary Is the Ultimate Model and Ideal of All Women
A Reflection from “The Face of the Heavenly Mother” by Venerable Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty Mary, the Model and Ideal of All Women Sublime and lovely as the women of the Old Testament are, important as is the role they have played in the history of salvation, they are nevertheless only stars that grow dim before … Read more
The Divine Intimacy Secret That Transforms Marriages
Is your marriage struggling? Dan & Stephanie know that pain personally — and found the secret that changes everything. This is Episode 2 of an ongoing series on Divine Intimacy in Marriage, where Dan and Stephanie Burke open up about their own testimonies and share the principles and tools they use in their in-person marriage … Read more
Cultivating Vulnerability
“The very pious phrase…’God alone,’ was distorted and twisted by my wounds and translated interiorly for me as a disposition of unwillingness…to rely on anyone else without a sense of guilt or shame.” – Emily Berger
Is That God’s Voice… or Yours? (Discernment Explained)
Struggling to tell if a thought is from God, yourself, or the enemy? How do you know if it’s God speaking… or just your own thoughts? The key is learning how to recognize spiritual movements—what Ignatius of Loyola calls consolation and desolation. When you understand these, you begin to see clearly… and act with confidence. … Read more
Common Prayer Struggles Explained (And What God May Be Doing)
Have you ever sat down to pray and felt completely dry, distracted, or empty — like nothing is working? You might actually be progressing. In this video, Fr. Wayne Sattler explains why dryness and distraction in mental prayer can be a sign that God is drawing you deeper — into contemplation. Drawing on the teachings … Read more
If You Could Time Travel to Any Rosary Mystery… Where Would You Go?
🙏 Do you know how to pray? Download our FREE video series on mental prayer → https://bit.ly/4a0q7l2 ⚔️ Learn how to fight! Get our FREE video retreat on Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits → https://bit.ly/4a0I8j5 📚 Explore live, interactive courses with top theologians at the Avila Institute → https://avila-institute.org/ 🔔 Subscribe for more Catholic … Read more
