How can the world news affect our lives? How does one determine if he or she is experiencing spiritual aridity? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer these questions.
Dan continues his wonderful two-part interview of Fr. Jacques Philippe about establishing a successful prayer life and entering into contemplation.
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.
Why does Christ seem, at times, to be absent, or sleeping, in our souls? Servant of God Luis Martinez reflects on Jesus’ very delicate work in us.
Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explores aridity and progress in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Cardinal Van Thuan of Vietnam didn’t always think of his physical and spiritual trials as blessings. Find out more about this holy man who was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis yesterday.
Today, Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss how this life can feel like both a desert and an exile at times and how God gives us the strength to persevere through difficulty.
Dan Burke, Melissa Elson, and Dr. Lilles explore the meaning of the dark night of the soul and St. Therese of Lisieux’s experience transitioning to deeper union with God.
What significance does sorrow play in our prayers? Dr. Anthony Lilles explains the special connection with this excerpt from his book “Fire from Above.”
Listen in this week as the gang discusses St. Therese’s journey through the dark night of the soul and the intense suffering that it caused her.