Union of Will
Dan Burke
November 11, 2019
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What is the first and most important result of the unitive power of love?
The Love of Esteem
Dan Burke
November 4, 2019
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What is the love of esteem of God? Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Spiritual Classic Introduces Readers to the Wisdom of St. John of the Cross
Claire Dwyer
August 19, 2019
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Sophia Institute Press has resurrected a classic book on St. John of the Cross and the journey to God – dive in and get a clear and sweeping view of the Mount he made famous.
Union With the Three: Part 45 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
June 29, 2019
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Passing through our own darkness is part of the journey to union with God. David Torkington leads us through an explanation of this purgation.
The Dark Night of the Soul: Part 44 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
June 22, 2019
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David Torkington explains how the dark nights serve to surface hidden sins and purify our souls of inclinations we may not have even been aware of.
From Darkness to Light: Part 42 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
June 8, 2019
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David Torkington expounds on his discovery of St. John of the Cross, the experience of dark contemplation, and a new, gradual dawning in prayer.
Strong and Active Love
Dan Burke
November 19, 2018
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What makes for strong and active love? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on how the saints exemplified this type of love, in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
September 28, 2018: Q&A – The Dark Night, Contemplatio, Meditating on the Rosary
Dan Burke
September 28, 2018
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Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about the dark night of the soul, lectio divina, concentration during prayer and the differences between the purgative and illuminative stages of prayer.
Blessed are They that Hunger and Thirst after Justice
Dan Burke
September 24, 2018
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What part does the Holy Spirit play in our hunger and thirst for justice? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Excellence of Charity
Dan Burke
July 30, 2018
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Why is charity the most excellent of virtues? Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.