Frequent Confession of Sin
Dan Burke
July 13, 2018
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss readers’ questions about frequent confession and the importance of confessing venial sins.
An Examination of Conscience for Venial Sins
Liz Estler
July 5, 2018
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Liz Estler shares St. Anthony Mary Claret’s examination of conscience for venial sins.
Transitioning from Meditation to Contemplation
Dan Burke
March 4, 2016
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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.
True Prayer: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 22
Dan Burke
August 14, 2015
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True Prayer 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Day 22 Reflections Divine Intimacy Radio Dan and Melissa discuss the impact of suffering on prayer and
Can One Be Condemned For Little Sins?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
May 30, 2014
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Father Fortea, can one be condemned for “little” sins? No. Eternal condemnation is so horrendous, so terrible, that it is reserved for grave sins. Only
Venial Sin
Dan Burke
March 12, 2014
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Venial Sin Presence of God – O Lord, inflame me with Your holy zeal, so that I will no longer be able to tolerate in
Lost Sense of Sin: Catechetical Gaps Filled w/ Wisdom of Saints (II/II)
Ralph Martin
November 12, 2013
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The Lost Sense of Sin: Filling in Catechetical Gaps with the Wisdom of the Saints (II/II) In Part I, we looked at how gaps in
Lost Sense of Sin: Catechetical Gaps Filled w/ Wisdom of Saints (I/II)
Ralph Martin
November 11, 2013
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The Faith Understood Anyone familiar with Catholics United for the Faith (CU F) knows the valuable work it has done in analyzing catechetical texts. For
Longing for the Face of God: Navigating the Interior Life (II/IV)
Dan Burke
October 18, 2013
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The Three Ways: Longing for the Face of God and “Navigating the Interior Life” (Part II of IV) In our last post we introduced the
More indulgence clarification…
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
October 18, 2010
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Dear Father John, As I read your excellent posts on indulgences. A question occurred to me. If a person were to perform these suggested spiritual
Confessing more frequently than the required minimum
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
September 6, 2010
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Dear Father John, In the Catechism (CCC 2042) the second precept states: “You shall confess your sins at least once a year.” The qualification of
