David Torkington’s mini-course on prayer continues with part 5, wherein he talks about starting the journey of prayer with vocal prayer; he begins his explanation of a mnemonic to help us along the way.
Join Dan Burke and guest host, Stephanie Burke, as they interview Connie Rossini on how to pray the rosary more effectively through her book “The Contemplative Rosary” (co-authored with Dan Burke).
Dan Burke & Melissa Elson talk with Connie Rossini on the book she & Dan wrote about the contemplative rosary, a meditative method of praying.
Do you find yourself “knocking out” a rosary at record speed? Are you really praying? Or, are you just talking to yourself? Find out where you can find help in today’s post.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions about obedience to Church teaching, prayer methods, and spiritual consolations in this Divine Intimacy Radio episode.
Dan Burke & Melissa Elson talk with Connie Rossini on the book she & Dan wrote about the contemplative rosary, a meditative method of praying.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Kathleen Beckman on her book “When Women Pray” and what distinguishes the prayer of women.
What did Christ teach us about vocal prayer? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
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.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions on the importance of saints in prayer life, teaching children to pray, and spontaneous prayer, and some aspects of meditation as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcantara.
How can we become more aware of our sins? How does disposition help us to meditate more effectively? Dan and Melissa answer these questions as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcántara.
What does St Peter of Alcantara teach about preparation for meditation? Why is posture during prayer important? How do Christian traditions differ from eastern, non-Christian traditions on prayer posture?
Are we required to kneel during Mass? Why is our posture in prayer important? Answers to these questions and tips for overcoming difficulties in prayer. Dan and Melissa answer questions from listeners.
How to begin a new prayer routine. The key points to successfully developing a prayer habit. Reflections on the book Finding God Through Meditation.
What is “centering prayer”? And, should I be practicing it? Is prayer necessary for salvation? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation”.
