Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Dr. Anthony Lilles about his book “Fire from Above: Contemplation and Mystical Wisdom” to explain the importance behind contemplative prayer and the reasons to make it part of one’s daily prayer life.
Find out about one of the most admirable characteristics found in the life of Jesus Christ, our Master and our Model, when Servant of God Archbishop Luis Martinez reflects.
How can we find spiritual peace amid the storms of life? Charlie McKinney shares a reflection from “When God is Silent” by Servant of God Luis Martinez.
Find out about Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus and his contribution to Carmelite spirituality from Liz Estler’s brief survey of his life and work.
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”.
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.
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.
What is “centering prayer”? And, should I be practicing it? Is prayer necessary for salvation? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation”.
What does the call of the Divine Bridegroom sound like? Dr. Anthony Lilles shares his insights with us on these last few days of Advent.
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.
