The Spirit of Mortification
Dan Burke
April 8, 2019
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What should true mortification aim at?
Love of the Cross – Divine Intimacy Meditation
Dan Burke
April 1, 2019
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Why is the Cross good for us? Why do we need passive suffering?
With Jesus Crucified
Dan Burke
March 6, 2019
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As we begin the spiritual discipline of Lent today, let us reflect on why it is important to unite ourselves to the sufferings of Christ both spiritually and corporeally.
The Way of the Cross
Dan Burke
March 26, 2018
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How does the way of the Cross conform us to Christ? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
How do Penance and Mortification Differ?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 8, 2018
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Fr. John Bartunek explains how the interior motive is different between penance and mortification … and how each can be done during Lent!
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.
Conversion of Saint Paul
Liz Estler
January 25, 2018
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As we celebrate today’s feast, we need to be attentive to how St. Paul’s conversion and life are applicable to our own, from a homily by St. John Chrysostom.
Guard of the Senses
Dan Burke
December 18, 2017
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Why is important to practice custody (or guard) of the senses? Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Mortification and Self-Denial
Dan Burke
October 6, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss mortification, self-denial, and taking up one’s cross on this edition of Divine Intimacy Radio.
St. Rose of Lima and the Fragrant Love Born of Suffering
Charlie McKinney
August 23, 2017
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With St. Rose of Lima we find an astounding saint and loving hound of the Lord, and yet, at a superficial level, her life and her lessons may seem very odd, extreme, and strange to us today.
