Discernment of Spirits Rule 5
Dan Burke
May 27, 2016
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Beware of making changes to your spiritual commitments when you are experiencing spiritual desolation. Listen as Dan and Melissa explain why!
Discernment of Spirits Rule 2
Dan Burke
May 6, 2016
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss the second rule of Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Discernment of Spirits, focusing on the movement toward God and recognizing the effect of the enemy on our spiritual progress; Divine Intimacy Radio.
Introduction to Discernment of Spirits
Dan Burke
April 22, 2016
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This week Dan and Melissa explore Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s techniques for tackling the negative thoughts and lies that enter into our minds and lead us away from God.
Fr Anthony de Mello, Spiritual Direction, Discerning God’s Voice in Prayer
Dan Burke
April 15, 2016
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This week Dan and Melissa discuss a follow-up question about the writings of Father Anthony de Mello leading someone to the Catholic Church. Also, Dan answers questions regarding the need to disclose your past during spiritual direction, as well as discerning God’s voice in prayer.
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”.
The Garden of the Soul
Dan Burke
March 18, 2016
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How is our soul like a garden? How should we care for the garden of our soul? When we feel the presence of God in prayer, what should we do? Dan and Melissa look to the wisdom of the saints as they discuss answers to these questions in today’s show.
Jesus Persecuted — Passiontide
Dan Burke
March 13, 2016
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What’s up with the veiling of statues and crucifixes in many parishes today? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the old tradition of Passiontide.
Transitioning from Meditation to Contemplation
Dan Burke
March 4, 2016
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What is the difference between meditation and contemplation? What does the transition between them look like? Dan and Melissa discuss when and how this transition takes place as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcantara.
Knowing Your Sins; Meditating More Effectively
Dan Burke
February 19, 2016
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How can we become more aware of our sins? How does disposition help us to meditate more effectively? Dan and Melissa answer these questions as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcántara.
6 Things Needed for Prayer
Dan Burke
January 8, 2016
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St Peter of Alcantara lists six things necessary to prayer in the book Finding God Through Meditation. How can we use these six things to begin a daily prayer routine?