Suffering With God: A Spiritual Director Reflects
Deanna Bartalini
April 21, 2025
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“Instead of grasping, we can wait. Instead of holding on, we let ourselves be held.” – Deanna Bartalini
Within Your Wounds, Hide Me
Kimberly Andrich
April 12, 2025
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“I have realized since that day that the emptiness is not so much because of the suffering as it is a result of our reaction to it.” – Kimberly Andrich
Offer It Up
Dan Burke
April 7, 2025
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Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Offer It Up” as we talk with Megan Hjelmstad on how to invite Jesus into every
What is Mortification?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 4, 2025
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“The mortification is never an end in itself, but a means by which we become better followers of Christ.” -Fr. John Bartunek
Advent is a season of hope… What if there is little reason for hope?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 16, 2024
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“The goods of this world, whether superficial or profound, will never, can never, provide the deep, lasting joy that our hearts yearn for, that we were made for.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 14
Megan Hjelmstad
November 14, 2024
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“The Lord is inviting us to regularly inspect our own fortress—our invaluable soul—to learn its vulnerabilities and build up our defenses with His help.” – Megan Hjelmstad
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed – All Souls’ Day
Dan Burke
October 31, 2024
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Jesus presents Himself to us today as the Good Shepherd who does not want to lose even one of His sheep, nor does He spare any pains to lead them all to salvation. – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 12
Megan Hjelmstad
October 22, 2024
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“St. Benedict leaves us with this sound advice from his renowned Rule: ‘As soon as wrongful thoughts come into your heart, dash them against Christ and disclose them to your spiritual father.’” – Megan Hjelmstad
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 11
Megan Hjelmstad
October 17, 2024
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“This is why St. Ignatius invites us to both humility and confidence in Rule Eleven, reminding us of God’s merciful grace in consolation and sufficient strength in desolation.” – Megan Hjelmstad
Rules of Discernment: A Practical Guide – Rule 8
Megan Hjelmstad
September 26, 2024
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“St. Ignatius entreats us to labor, to be patient, and to remember God’s opposing truth: this desolation is passing in nature.” – Megan Hjelmstad