Q&A – Baptism in the Holy Spirit, difficulties in prayer, and habitual mortal sin.
Join Dan Burke as he answers your questions about the spiritual life. On today’s episode, he talks about: Baptism in the Holy Spirit, difficulties in prayer, and habitual mortal sin.
137. Staying Ready (Mark 13:28-37)
What else does Christ have to say about staying ready for the end of time … and when it will come? Learn from Fr. John Bartunek’s reflection on this coming Sunday’s Gospel, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.
What is contemplative prayer?
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about contemplative prayer, practicing the presence of God, living out a holy marriage, and performing
Blessed are They that Hunger and Thirst after Justice
What part does the Holy Spirit play in our hunger and thirst for justice? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
My Appetite for Information is Endless: Is Curiosity Bad?
Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about the good and the bad of being curious. He explains the difference between the virtue of studiositas and the vice of curiositas.
The Initiatives of the Holy Spirit
Why do we need the Holy Spirit for our sanctification? Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Virtues of St. Patrick
It’s St. Patrick’s Day! What were some of his virtues? Find out what his “Confession” reveals.
Reflecting on Blind Obedience
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on the meditations of Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen regarding blind obedience.
The Litany of Humility: How Can I be Freed From the Desire to be Loved?
A reader, praying the Litany of Humility for Lent, asks how they can be freed from the desire to be loved. Fr. John Bartunek responds.