Can we be too familiar with people? What are the consequences? Thomas a Kempis counsels on this, inordinate affections and vain hope and pride.
What does attention to detail have to do with holiness? Find out why it is so important to pay attention to the “little things” when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on diligence as virtue in an excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Should people who do evil be excused? Are they culpable for sinning? Does God heal them after they die? Catholic therapist Allison Ricciardi explores these questions and more.
What part does faith play in our relationship with the Lord? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects, an excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy.”
Got a great opinion of yourself? Find out what Thomas a Kempis recommends regarding that, in this short reflection from “The Imitation of Christ.”
What should we learn from the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Liz Estler reflects on Jesus’ command in view of today’s Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
What was Mary’s charity like? Did she herself grow in it? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from the Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss the second rule of Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Discernment of Spirits, focusing on the movement toward God and recognizing the effect of the enemy on our spiritual progress; Divine Intimacy Radio.
What does Saint Cyprian have to say about the contest of faith? With what weapons does he exhort to do battle against the enemy? Find out in this excerpt from a letter of his, which is found in the Liturgy of the Hours this month!
This week Dan and Melissa discuss a follow-up question about the writings of Father Anthony de Mello leading someone to the Catholic Church. Also, Dan answers questions regarding the need to disclose your past during spiritual direction, as well as discerning God’s voice in prayer.
