Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Demonic Backlash and Spiritual Progress after Retreat” as we discuss the spiritual warfare that occurs after a retreat and how you can fight back and continue to progress in your spiritual life! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full … Read more
Why does adolescence feel like such a vulnerable—and confusing—season for faith? In Part 2 of this conversation on Spiritual Warfare in the Home, Dan & Stephanie Burke continue their discussion with Catholic psychologist and parenting expert Dr. MaryRuth Hackett to explain why teens and young adults are especially susceptible to spiritual influence—and how parents can … Read more
“If you are having trouble finding a spiritual director, you don’t need to worry about it. If you are making a reasonable effort to look for one, God will honor that.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Can children experience spiritual attacks? What authority do parents have in spiritual warfare? Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett—a psychologist and mother—shares how parents can respond calmly and confidently when a child is under spiritual attack — and why the name of Jesus matters. 📘 Learn how to recognize spiritual patterns clearly: Discernment of Spirits for Beginners … Read more
“Children are easy.” Those words were spoken during a full rite of exorcism—and they changed everything. In this clip from Divine Intimacy Radio, Catholic psychologist and mother Dr. Maryruth Hackett explains why children are especially vulnerable in spiritual warfare—and why discernment of spirits must be taught early. 🎧 Watch the full episode: “Raising Children in … Read more
Not every struggle children face is purely psychological—and not every solution is found in therapy alone. Many parents sense something is “off” in their children’s struggles—but don’t know how to name it. In this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio, Dan & Stephanie Burke are joined by Catholic psychologist and parenting expert Dr. MaryRuth Hackett to … Read more
Close your eyes. Press pause. Whoever you land on — say a prayer for them 🙏 This reel features priests and consecrated religious we met at SEEK conference. A fun way to remind us that vocations grow through prayer, encouragement, and gratitude. 👉 Pause it again and pray for another. 👉 Share it with a … Read more
St. Ignatius’ Rule 6 teaches a simple but powerful principle: when desolation tempts you to quit, do the opposite. Ignatian discernment explains what’s happening interiorly — and how to respond. ⚔️ Learn how to fight! FREE video series on Discernment of Spirits 👉https://bit.ly/4a0I8j5 👉 Make Holy Habits in 2026 – Learn more here: https://holyhabits.app/ 🙏 … Read more
“As we adore our Eucharistic Lord with our Bible open, we should recognize that there is no passage that is not about the Eucharist!” – Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, OP
Christian marriage is spiritual warfare. Ephesians 5 shows how couples protect one another through mutual submission, authentic leadership, and resisting fear and manipulation. Watch more from Divine Intimacy Radio for Catholic marriage formation here: 🔥 Prepare Your Heart This Advent with a 33-Day Dedication to the Eucharist Whether you’re starting on November 22nd with us—or … Read more
What Happens When Freemasonry Is in Your Family Line? How do I renounce Freemasonry? Exorcist Msgr. Stephen Rossetti shares what he has seen in deliverance ministry and why renunciation prayers can help break these patterns. 📱 Looking for the renunciation prayer mentioned? ⚔️ The Catholic Exorcism app from the St. Michael Center (iOS & Android) … Read more
What should I do when I don’t feel close to God? How do I resist the devil during desolation? When you feel far from God — when prayer feels empty, when temptation feels strong — that’s not the time to quit. St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rule 5 teaches us never to make decisions in desolation. … Read more
Have you ever felt like God went silent right after you made a spiritual commitment? That’s what Rule 5 of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for Discernment is all about. In this clip from The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke explain how the enemy attacks hardest right after progress, and how … Read more
“We need to let God lead us in developing this plan for life. This takes place in the quiet of prayer.” – Debra Black
Have you ever felt like God went silent just when you needed Him most? St. Ignatius of Loyola gave us 14 Rules for the Discernment of Spirits — and Rule 5 is the most important one for anyone facing desolation, temptation, or confusion in the spiritual life. In this episode of The Devil Is in … Read more
“The difference between a soul that is truly on fire and growing in genuine holiness, as opposed to a soul who is just coasting along, is the quality of solitary prayer that is present in their life.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Pray this Powerful Catholic Prayer of Protection—the Supplication of the Holy Angels—invoking St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, and the nine choirs of angels. Ask God’s holy angels to defend, protect, enlighten, and guide you and your family in times of spiritual warfare, anxiety, and temptation. ⚔️ The battle for souls is real. The Avila … Read more
“I remember thinking as a young religious that the greatest obstacles in my spiritual life were certain exterior realities, i.e., the people and personalities I lived with.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
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