“If all we encounter is an unwelcome silence, we might fall into self-absorption and start trying to deconstruct the desert, thus focusing attention on ourselves, when we should be looking at Jesus.” – Glenn Dickinson
“There is an invitation given to us in what feels like a wasteland: Love God for God alone. ” – Claire Dwyer
Tepidity is a serious danger that threatens those trying to lead good and pious lives. It is, indeed, a peculiar state of the soul. The
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Connie Rossini about contemplative aridity and contemplative prayer.
Dan Burke interviews Father Jacques Philippe on prayer, spiritual aridity or dryness, and the theological virtues in part one of this two-part Divine Intimacy Radio series.
Servant of God Archbishop Luis Martinez reflects on the virtue that may flourish after experiencing spiritual desolation.
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).
Prayer Life: Fr. John Bartunek and Dan Burke talk about the root causes of aridity or dryness in our prayer lives and what we can
Dear Dan, what is the difference between aridity and desolation? Dear friend, this is a very simple but important question with a simple answer. Here
