The Divine Essence
Dan Burke
July 17, 2014
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The Divine Essence Presence of God – O my God, purify and enlighten my mind so that I shall be able to contemplate You.
Venial Sin
Dan Burke
March 12, 2014
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Venial Sin Presence of God – O Lord, inflame me with Your holy zeal, so that I will no longer be able to tolerate in
The Rule of Three in the Battle Against Sin
Dan Burke
March 4, 2014
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Dear Dan, I am struggling with a recurring problem with anger that I can’t seem to overcome. I have read books, tried to understand how
The Two Trajectories of the Soul
Dan Burke
February 5, 2014
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The Two Trajectories of the Soul There is a troubling phenomenon noted by several Doctors of the Church regarding the common waning of spiritual development
Why are We so Afraid to be Afraid of Hell?
Ralph Martin
October 31, 2013
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Editors’ Note: We are grateful to have one of the Church’s brightest lights join us at Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction. Ralph, in his book, The
Longing for the Face of God: Navigating the Interior Life (I/IV)
Dan Burke
October 16, 2013
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As the Leadership Conference of Women Religious continues to demonstrate that they are without mooring in the heart of Christ and the Church, it is
Saint Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church, Pray for Us!
Ariel McKinney
April 29, 2013
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Saint Catherine of Siena Doctor of the Church Pray for Us! Saint Catherine was born at Siena in 1347. While still a young girl, she
Saint Catherine of Siena – the Key of Obedience
Anthony Lilles
April 28, 2013
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Saint Catherine of Siena spent her life encouraging a deeper obedience to God the Father. Although the earthly life of this Doctor of the Church
Who are the Doctors of the Church and why should I care?
Dan Burke
May 26, 2012
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Dear Dan, I am a convert and a mom. I have recently decided that my faith needed deepening and have begun to delve deeper into
How Can I Better Praise God?
Dan Burke
March 28, 2011
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Dear Dan, Can you give any help on how to learn to praise God? I enjoy going to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and would
