Tepidity
Sophia Institute Press
October 18, 2023
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Tepidity is a serious danger that threatens those trying to lead good and pious lives. It is, indeed, a peculiar state of the soul. The
Facing Aridity and Darkness With Claire Dwyer
Dan Burke
April 12, 2021
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Facing Aridity and Darkness with Claire Dwyer – This is episode 4 of 4 with Claire Dwyer, author of This Present Paradise on Divine Intimacy Radio!
Faith–or Feelings?
Claire Dwyer
May 14, 2020
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Feelings are, in the end, just feelings. They are a gift, but they cannot last—they must give way in order for us to grow in the holy virtue of faith. Faith is an entirely free gift of God–but it is something to be asked for, assented to, nourished, and practiced. Or else we can find ourselves “shipwrecked.” (I Timothy 1:19) Claire Dwyer continues her series.
Aridity and Progress
Dan Burke
April 27, 2020
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Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explores aridity and progress.
Prayer of St. Augustine in Aridity
Dan Burke
August 16, 2018
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A prayer from St. Augustine on aridity is provided for our meditation today, from SpiritualDirection.com.
August 10, 2018: Q&A – Distractions in Prayer, Contemplative Aridity, Self-Knowledge
Dan Burke
August 10, 2018
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions about distractions in prayer, contemplative aridity, and the importance of self-knowledge in overcoming sin.
How to Sustain Deep and Meaningful Prayer
Dan Burke
June 15, 2018
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Melissa Elson interviews contemplative prayer expert Connie Rossini on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book “Time for God” regarding ways we can enter into, and sustain, a deep and meaningful prayer life.
Energetic Resolve
Dan Burke
April 16, 2018
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How important is resolve to our spiritual life? Find out when Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Contemplative Aridity
Dan Burke
February 16, 2018
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Connie Rossini about contemplative aridity and contemplative prayer.
Aridity, Prayer Methods, Examen Prayer
Dan Burke
December 29, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss aridity, prayer methods and the examen prayer in this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
