
A Desert and an Exile
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.

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.

This week Dan, Melissa and Dr. Lilles talk in depth about the love that God has for us through every circumstance, and the hope we can garner during our trials.

How is the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ on Mount Tabor an icon of the religious life? Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles reflect on this reality.

The soul that is actively seeking God is a target of the enemy of souls. Listen as Dan and Melissa talk about St. Ignatius’ Seventh Rule and how to resist the enemy’s agitations on the path to deeper prayer.

How does one respond to a gay child who wants gay “marriage” and still remain faithful to the Church and Her teaching? Find out when Fr John Bartunek examines this question and provides resources that may help.

What do monkeys and trees have to do with prayer? Dan and Melissa discuss distractions in prayer and how to avoid it.

When and how should we embrace suffering? Learn from St. Teresa through reflections on her letters in the book “30 Days with Teresa of Avila”: Day 30.

Should we name our guardian angels? What does the Church say about this? Find out when Father John Bartunek addresses this question…just a few days before the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels on October 2nd.

Leadership and Prayer 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Day 19 Reflections Divine Intimacy Radio St. Teresa of Avila (also known as St. Teresa of