We have so much that demands our attention every day, how can we possibly love God with all our strength? Did Jesus really think we could do this? Father John Bartunek reflects on what this means in an excerpt from his book “Seeking First the Kingdom.
St. Teresa of Avila had a brother? Who knew?! Find out about her spiritual counsel to him regarding spiritual favors and aridity, and progress in the spiritual life, in today’s episode of Divine Intimacy Radio with Dan Burke and Melissa Elson.
Can the enemy tempt us to good? Should we go without sleep to pray more and/or do more work for God? Discover what spiritual direction Teresa of Avila gives in “Human Frailty-30 Days with Teresa of Avila, Day 25.”
How does the devil attack through temptation? How can we resist? St. Teresa of Avila teaches in this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio featuring her letter number 23 from Dan Burke’s book “30 Days with Teresa of Avila” with hosts Dan Burke and Melissa Elson.
Having a Rule of Life 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Day 20 Reflections Divine Intimacy Radio Listen to reflections on letters from St. Teresa
Are You Fully Alive? St. Irenaeus, a bishop and early Church Father, wrote, “The glory of God is man fully alive.” I love this quote.
ON PERSEVERANCE “He that shall persevere to the end, he shall be saved.” Matthew 24:13 St. Jerome says, that many begin well, but few persevere.
Dan and Melissa explore mortification, its meaning, and purpose. Topics: What is mortification? Voluntary actions by which we gradually put to death all of our
Spiritual Progress Presence of God – Help me, O Lord, to advance rapidly in the path of virtue. MEDITATION “Be ye holy, because I the
Fortitude and Patience Presence of God – Teach me, O Lord, to bear my sufferings with fortitude and patience. MEDITATION Although courage is needed to
