Spiritual Desolation and Humility
Charlie McKinney
March 29, 2017
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Servant of God Archbishop Luis Martinez reflects on the virtue that may flourish after experiencing spiritual desolation.
Desolation and Darkness
Dan Burke
October 26, 2016
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What is going on when darkness and desolation seem to engulf us? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the dark night of the spirit.
The Desert in Carmelite Spirituality
Carmelite Sisters
August 25, 2016
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Can the desert be a place of encounter with God? Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles reflect on the possibilities.
The Cross of Father DiAngelo
Liz Estler
August 4, 2016
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What might the dark night look like for a priest? For that matter, what might the dark night look like for anyone? Find out in this profoundly moving video “The Cross of Father DiAngelo” by Richard K. Carlton, on this memorial of St. John Vianney, patron of priests, confessors and pastors.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 9: Aridity vs Desolation
Dan Burke
July 1, 2016
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Curious about the difference between aridity and desolation in the life of prayer? Listen as Dan and Melissa discuss on this week’s episode.
Aridity and Contemplation
Dan Burke
April 13, 2016
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What are the three signs of aridity that come from God and lead to initial contemplation? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen teaches and reflects, an excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Aridity and Dryness in Prayer Series
Dan Burke
January 16, 2016
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A comprehensive listing of SpiritualDirection.com posts, and their links, on aridity and dryness in prayer (and a few posts on the dark night that touch on aridity and dryness).
Questions on Prayer – Part 1
Dan Burke
January 15, 2016
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How can I stay engaged when I pray? Where does aridity come from? Answers to some questions on prayer and some suggestions for a daily prayer routine.
Finding God through Meditation: Prayer Methods & Distractions
Dan Burke
December 11, 2015
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Where do distractions in prayer come from? How can we know if they are good or bad? What does St Peter of Alcántara teach about meditation and transitions in prayer? Dan and Melissa discuss the book Finding God Through Meditation.
Interior Trials
Dan Burke
November 3, 2015
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How does God purify the soul? Find out about the trials of the Dark Night in this excerpt from the Carmelite classic “Divine Intimacy” by Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen where he quote St. John of the Cross and Blessed Louis de Bois and Elisabeth of the Trinity