What is Mortification?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 1, 2018
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Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about what mortification is and how it helps us to practice it.
How Can I Overcome Habitual Sin? Can Fasting Help?
Dan Burke
January 19, 2018
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson examine habitual sin and answer questions about it in anticipation of the upcoming season of Lent.
Emotions in Prayer
Dan Burke
June 23, 2017
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Listen in as Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions about emotions in prayer and helping loved ones come to Christ.
St Bernard’s Vision of Humility and Pride
Anthony Lilles
March 7, 2016
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What were St. Bernard’s ideas about humility and pride? Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on this vision, with application to Lent.
Fasting is Not a Diet
Patti Maguire Armstrong
February 17, 2016
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What is the difference between fasting and dieting? Patti Maguire Armstrong explains…just in time to make a difference in our Lenten observance this year!
The Great Combat
Dan Burke
February 14, 2016
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What is this great combat we are engaged in? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the temptations of Christ, on this First Sunday of Lent, in this excerpt from the classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Prayer Difficulties & Importance of Prayer Posture
Dan Burke
January 29, 2016
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Are we required to kneel during Mass? Why is our posture in prayer important? Answers to these questions and tips for overcoming difficulties in prayer. Dan and Melissa answer questions from listeners.
Making the Most of Advent
Dan Burke
December 4, 2015
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Are you ready for Advent? Dan and Melissa have some suggestions that will help you cleanse your soul in preparation for Christmas.
Prayer of Quiet: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 27 Pt 1
Dan Burke
September 25, 2015
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What did advice did St. Teresa of Avila give her brother on “the discipline” and moving into the prayer of quiet? How do acquired and infused contemplation differ? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explain in this Divine Intimacy Radio Show on Dan’s book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.
Human Frailty: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 25
Dan Burke
September 4, 2015
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Can the enemy tempt us to good? Should we go without sleep to pray more and/or do more work for God? Discover what spiritual direction Teresa of Avila gives in “Human Frailty-30 Days with Teresa of Avila, Day 25.”
Spiritual Warfare: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 23
Dan Burke
August 21, 2015
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How does the devil attack through temptation? How can we resist? St. Teresa of Avila teaches in this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio featuring her letter number 23 from Dan Burke’s book “30 Days with Teresa of Avila” with hosts Dan Burke and Melissa Elson.
Preparing for Lent Part 3
Dan Burke
February 13, 2015
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Preparing for Lent Part 3 Preparing for Lent Part 3 Segment 1 Our last episode the discussion focused on preparing for Lent and participating in
Preparing for Lent Part 2
Dan Burke
February 6, 2015
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Preparing for Lent Part 2 – Divine Intimacy Radio Preparing for Lent Part 2: Here’s what a recent listener said about the show: “I just
Preparing for Lent Part 1
Dan Burke
January 31, 2015
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Dear Friends – here are the show notes for our second Divine Intimacy Radio Show on the topic of Preparing for Lent: If you enjoy
Ash Wednesday Fasting and Church Teaching
Dan Burke
February 21, 2012
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Every year a bunch of questions come up concerning Lent and the details of the laws governing it. Sometimes these rules are misstated or not
