The Foolishness of Following God
Dan Burke
July 21, 2017
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Dan Burke, Melissa Elson, and Dr. Anthony Lilles reveal the wisdom of St. Therese on the “foolishness” of following God.
Abandonment to Jesus
Charlie McKinney
July 12, 2017
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“In abandonment, our great desires find their perfect fulfillment.” Read more from Fr. Jean C. J. d’Elbee’s reflections on St. Therese.
How God Works with Our Humanity to Bring About Holiness
Dan Burke
June 9, 2017
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Dan Burke, Melissa Elson, and Dr. Anthony Lilles talk about how God works with our humanity to bring about holiness.
Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering
Dan Burke
June 6, 2017
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When faced with tragedy, loss, failure, illness, or any difficulty in life, how can we learn to suffer well? Author Dr. Ronda Chervin uses the lives of the saints to help us cope with suffering in her book “Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering: How Our Heroes in Faith Found Peace Amid Sorrow.”
How Do We Avoid Distractions In Prayer?
Dan Burke
May 26, 2017
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Today, Dan and Melissa reflect on God’s intense, personal love for each individual soul and answer the question, “How Do We Avoid Distractions In Prayer?”
Confidence in God Can Change Everyday Life
Dan Burke
May 19, 2017
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Why should we have confidence in God? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles explore the unmatched confidence that St. Therese has for her Beloved and how this confidence in God can change everyday life.
Joy in God’s Will
Dan Burke
May 12, 2017
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How can we find joy in God’s will for us? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux on the role of Our Lady in the spiritual life and the importance of humility.
The Power of Intercessory Prayer and the Mercy of Our Lord
Dan Burke
May 5, 2017
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How should we treat those souls who have fallen away from the Faith? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux on the power of intercessory prayer and the mercy of our Lord.
A Desert and an Exile
Dan Burke
April 28, 2017
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Today, Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss how this life can feel like both a desert and an exile at times and how God gives us the strength to persevere through difficulty.
Transitioning to a Deeper Union with God
Dan Burke
April 21, 2017
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Dan Burke, Melissa Elson, and Dr. Lilles explore the meaning of the dark night of the soul and St. Therese of Lisieux’s experience transitioning to deeper union with God.
