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.
Raise the Crucifix to Strike Holy Terror in the Antagonist
Charlie Johnson
April 2, 2017
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Why do we raise the crucifix? As we begin Passiontide today, Charlie Johnson reflects on how the crucifix reminds us of the strength Christ gives us to bear our crosses … and how the crucifix strikes terror in the evil one.
Corporal Mortification
Dan Burke
February 27, 2017
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Here’s an important question for Lent which starts on Wednesday: What is the purpose of corporal mortification? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Feast of All Carmelite Saints
Liz Estler
November 14, 2016
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What is this Feast of All Carmelite Saints” about? Find out as Liz Estler reflects on the very famous, and not so famous, Carmelites who have climbed the Mountain of the Lord.
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.
Finding God through Meditation – Mental Prayer & Centering Prayer
Dan Burke
November 27, 2015
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What is centering prayer? Are there good and bad ways to pray? Learn from St Peter of Alcántara in the book “Finding God through Meditation”.
Mortification & Spiritual Progress
Dan Burke
February 27, 2015
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Dan and Melissa explore mortification, its meaning, and purpose. Topics: What is mortification? Voluntary actions by which we gradually put to death all of our