Discernment of Spirits Rule 1
Dan Burke
April 29, 2016
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This week, Dan and Melissa discuss the first Rule of the Discernment of Spirits by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Finding God through Meditation: Prayer Methods & Distractions
Dan Burke
December 11, 2015
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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.
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.
Contemplation & Meditation Lies: Peter of Alcantara, Teresa of Avila
Dan Burke
February 26, 2015
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In 1577, St. Teresa of Avila completed what is heralded as her seminal work on mental prayer, meditation, and contemplation in the Interior Castle. This
Carmelite or Ignatian Prayer: Which is Best for Me?
Dan Burke
June 10, 2014
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Dear Dan, I have been studying prayer, primarily the Ignatian method and the Carmelite method. What would you consider the differences between these two methods? Also,
An Answer to a Question: What is Contemplation?
Anthony Lilles
April 1, 2013
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Recently, Dan received an interesting question and after we talked about it, I asked whether I might respond. Here is the question: “Is the terminology
What is Spiritual Consolation?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 18, 2013
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What is Spiritual Consolation? Dear Father John, what kind of general advice should I give to a person who is experiencing a lot of
