On the Love of the Three Divine Persons for Man
On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, St. Alphonsus Liguori reflects on how each of the three Divine Persons has loved our frail humanity.
Angels, Ghosts, and Godparents
Dan Burke’s and Melissa Elson’s second interview of the ever-popular Fr. Michael Kerper on the subject of godparents, angels, guardian angels, ghosts, and damnation found in his book “A Priest Answers 27 Questions You Never Thought to Ask”.
Can I Trust Fr Anthony de Mello’s Writings?
Who is Fr Anthony de Mello and can we trust his spiritual writings to lead us to a deeper union with Christ? Dan and Melissa discuss the problems with Fr de Mello’s influential spiritual guidance and the Catholic Church’s position on non-Christian teachings.
The Garden of the Soul
How is our soul like a garden? How should we care for the garden of our soul? When we feel the presence of God in prayer, what should we do? Dan and Melissa look to the wisdom of the saints as they discuss answers to these questions in today’s show.
Giving Thanks to God, Recognizing Spiritual Haze
How should we respond to experiencing God in prayer? What is “spiritual haze”, where does it come from, and how should we deal with it? Dan and Melissa look to the wisdom of St Peter of Alcantara in the book “Finding God Through Meditation” for answers.
Transitioning from Meditation to Contemplation
What is the difference between meditation and contemplation? What does the transition between them look like? Dan and Melissa discuss when and how this transition takes place as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcantara.
Importance of Saints, Teaching Children to Pray, Spontaneous Prayer
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions on the importance of saints in prayer life, teaching children to pray, and spontaneous prayer, and some aspects of meditation as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcantara.
Knowing Your Sins; Meditating More Effectively
How can we become more aware of our sins? How does disposition help us to meditate more effectively? Dan and Melissa answer these questions as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcántara.
Encountering God in Prayer & Deepening Your Prayer Life
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.