Shedding Light on the “Dark Night”
Debra Black
May 20, 2024
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“A spiritual dark night vs. darkness in life is differentiated by its origin.” – Debra Black
Root Sin
Dan Burke
November 17, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions about root sin, as well as the difference between spiritual desolation and depression.
Spiritual Desolation and Humility
Charlie McKinney
March 29, 2017
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Servant of God Archbishop Luis Martinez reflects on the virtue that may flourish after experiencing spiritual desolation.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 14: The Enemy Attacks in Weakness
Dan Burke
August 5, 2016
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Find out how to combat the wiles of the devil using the weapons of heaven and the power of prayer.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 13: False Quiet
Dan Burke
July 29, 2016
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The enemy has a plan to keep us quiet during spiritual desolation. Listen as Dan and Melissa discuss ways out of this trap of the enemy and into the light of deeper prayer and union with God.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 12: Strength of Enemy vs Power of Prayer
Dan Burke
July 22, 2016
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The enemy’s might is always subject to the power of God, and the deep roots of our prayer life are a participation in God’s power over the enemy of our souls.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 10: Spiritual Desolation Prep
Dan Burke
July 8, 2016
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Find out how to prepare for spiritual desolation with this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio hosted by Dan Burke and Melissa Elson.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 9: Aridity vs Desolation
Dan Burke
July 1, 2016
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Curious about the difference between aridity and desolation in the life of prayer? Listen as Dan and Melissa discuss on this week’s episode.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 8: In Desolation, Work Towards Patience
Dan Burke
June 17, 2016
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Learn what patience has to do with desolation in this week’s episode of Divine Intimacy Radio with Dan Burke and Melissa Elson.
Discernment of Spirits Rule 7: Resisting Enemy Agitation
Dan Burke
June 10, 2016
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The soul that is actively seeking God is a target of the enemy of souls. Listen as Dan and Melissa talk about St. Ignatius’ Seventh Rule and how to resist the enemy’s agitations on the path to deeper prayer.
