How does God purify the soul? Find out about the trials of the Dark Night in this excerpt from the Carmelite classic “Divine Intimacy” by Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen where he quote St. John of the Cross and Blessed Louis de Bois and Elisabeth of the Trinity
When and how should we embrace suffering? Learn from St. Teresa through reflections on her letters in the book “30 Days with Teresa of Avila”: Day 30.
What specifically is the Carmelite charism and the charism of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles? Find out in the conclusion of the two-part series on what a charism is.
What’s wrong with setting your (spiritual) sights on Purgatory? Are we missing the boat when we do this? Find out when a new member of SpiritualDirection.com’s writing team, Matthew Leonard, tackles this question.
Can there really be joy in suffering? Under what circumstances? And, who is the saint that can most help you in the spiritual life? Find out more on Divine Intimacy Radio when Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on letter number 28, part one.
What is a hair shirt? Did St Teresa of Avila actually recommend them? Find out how voluntary mortification is to be done…and under what circumstances. Involuntary mortification is addressed as well.
St. Teresa of Avila had a brother? Who knew?! Find out about her spiritual counsel to him regarding spiritual favors and aridity, and progress in the spiritual life, in today’s episode of Divine Intimacy Radio with Dan Burke and Melissa Elson.
Are all inspirations good? How do we know if they come from God or if they come from the devil? Listen as Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss St. Teresa of Avila’s advice.
Can we disregard the ugly things about ourselves? How do we face both the positive and negative truth of who we are in God’s eyes? Learn from Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen as he reflects on sincerity.
How does the devil attack through temptation? How can we resist? St. Teresa of Avila teaches in this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio featuring her letter number 23 from Dan Burke’s book “30 Days with Teresa of Avila” with hosts Dan Burke and Melissa Elson.