“If all we encounter is an unwelcome silence, we might fall into self-absorption and start trying to deconstruct the desert, thus focusing attention on ourselves, when we should be looking at Jesus.” – Glenn Dickinson
“A spiritual dark night vs. darkness in life is differentiated by its origin.” – Debra Black
“I will never forget driving home from work for months as tears would fall on my steering wheel. For the first time in my life, I was upset with God.” – Patrick O’Hearn
“Throughout our lives we too go through the ebb and flow of consolation and desolation. But never has our desolation compared to Christ’s.” – Patrick O’Hearn
Fr. William Watson on the second benchmark of spiritual discernment.
Claire Dwyer reflects on an Old Testament story that reveals the “God who sees.”
Debra Black explains how Edith Stein, before she was even a Christian, unknowingly followed the rules of St. Ignatius to escape the snares of desolation.
Dr. Anthonly Lilles offers encouragement in praying through the battle of times of suffering and desolation.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer listener’s questions on prayer, intercession, repetitive prayer, spiritual desolation, and internet addiction on this installment of Divine Intimacy Radio.
