The Ascension of the Lord
Liz Estler
May 13, 2018
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Why is the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ such a great cause for joy? Liz Estler reflects.
How Our Lord’s Ascension Into Heaven Increases Our Faith
Dan Burke
May 10, 2018
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What does the Ascension of Christ into heaven, which we celebrate today, do for us? Find out from part of a homily by Pope St. Leo the Great.
Lenten Melancholy Versus Easter Joy
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 7, 2018
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Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about why it is they suffer Lenten melancholy which only lifts when Easter arrives.
How can We Celebrate the Easter Season More Fully?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 26, 2018
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What can we do to color our lives with spiritual joy this Easter season? Fr. John Bartunek reflects on this and offers three suggestions.
The Spiritual Joy of the Servants of God
Charlie McKinney
April 18, 2018
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In this chapter from his book “Holy Confidence”, Fr. Benedict Rogacci discusses the spiritual joy that is proper to faithful followers of Christ.
Joy in Holy Communion
Charlie McKinney
May 24, 2017
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“At Communion you see Jesus with eyes of faith and your heart rejoices.” Read more from Fr. Lovasik’s book “The Basic Book of the Eucharist.”
Joy in God’s Will
Dan Burke
May 12, 2017
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How can we find joy in God’s will for us? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux on the role of Our Lady in the spiritual life and the importance of humility.
Love of the Cross
Dan Burke
September 14, 2016
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What does loving the Cross truly mean? Find out in a meditation by St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), OCD, on this Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.
When Joy is Wrong – According to St John of the Cross
Matthew Leonard
September 1, 2016
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When Joy is Wrong According to St John of the Cross We’re all aware we shouldn’t take inordinate pleasure in earthly/temporal goods (which remains
Discernment of Spirits Rule 5
Dan Burke
May 27, 2016
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Beware of making changes to your spiritual commitments when you are experiencing spiritual desolation. Listen as Dan and Melissa explain why!
Rejoice in the Lord Always – An Exhortation by St Augustine
Dan Burke
May 26, 2016
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Why are we to rejoice in the Lord and not in the world? Find out in an excerpt from a homily by Saint Augustine wherein he exhorts us to do just that!
Discernment of Spirits Rule 3: Spiritual Consolation
Dan Burke
May 13, 2016
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How does spiritual consolation help us in discernment? Find out when Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss rule 3 of Saint Ignatius’ Discernment of Spirit on Divine Intimacy Radio.
Father of Mercies: A Retreat Guide on the Parable of the Prodigal Son
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
February 3, 2016
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What does the parable of the prodigal son tell us about the Father of Mercies? Find out when Father John Bartunke introduces his latest retreat guide “Father of Mercies” from RC Spirituality.
Torn Between Contradictory Emotions: What to do? (II of II)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
November 9, 2015
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What do we do when our emotions about evil in our world contradict themselves? What path should we follow? Find out when Father John Bartunek takes a look at the second thing we can do about this situation in part II of this two-part series.
Torn Between Contradictory Emotions: What to Do? (I of II)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
November 2, 2015
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What do we do when our emotions about evil in our world contradict themselves? What path should we follow? Find out the first thing we can do about this in part I of this two-part series by Father John Bartunek.
