Imperfections
Dan Burke
February 18, 2016
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What are imperfections? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen instructs and reflects on these obstacles to true holiness.
Encountering God in Prayer & Deepening Your Prayer Life
Dan Burke
February 12, 2016
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How encountering God in prayer and deepening your prayer life can impact your life every day. Why the desire to have a relationship with God important? Dan and Melissa discuss their own encounters with God in prayer and Scripture.
Posture at Mass, St Peter of Alcantara’s Meditation Prep
Dan Burke
February 5, 2016
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What does St Peter of Alcantara teach about preparation for meditation? Why is posture during prayer important? How do Christian traditions differ from eastern, non-Christian traditions on prayer posture?
Prayer Difficulties & Importance of Prayer Posture
Dan Burke
January 29, 2016
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Are we required to kneel during Mass? Why is our posture in prayer important? Answers to these questions and tips for overcoming difficulties in prayer. Dan and Melissa answer questions from listeners.
Questions on Prayer – Part 2
Dan Burke
January 22, 2016
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What’s wrong with me if I can’t pray for very long? To whom were the Mystics of the Church addressing their advice? Dan and Melissa take listener questions.
Aridity and Dryness in Prayer Series
Dan Burke
January 16, 2016
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A comprehensive listing of SpiritualDirection.com posts, and their links, on aridity and dryness in prayer (and a few posts on the dark night that touch on aridity and dryness).
Questions on Prayer – Part 1
Dan Burke
January 15, 2016
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How can I stay engaged when I pray? Where does aridity come from? Answers to some questions on prayer and some suggestions for a daily prayer routine.
Prayer Need & Centering Prayer: Finding God through Meditation
Dan Burke
December 25, 2015
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What is “centering prayer”? And, should I be practicing it? Is prayer necessary for salvation? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation”.
Finding God through Meditation: What is Prayer?
Dan Burke
December 18, 2015
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What is prayer? How to get started with mental prayer? Dan and Melissa reflect on the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.
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.
