The Essence of Detachment
Dan Burke
February 11, 2019
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What must we do to achieve union with God?
What is Mortification?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 1, 2018
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Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about what mortification is and how it helps us to practice it.
A Trip to the Cardiologist … and Our Spiritual Health
Joseph Hollcraft
February 14, 2017
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Too many sweets on this popular celebration of St. Valentine’s Day? Dr. Joseph Hollcraft reflects on what a trip to his heart doctor taught him about spiritual health.
Practical Benefits of Prayer: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 17
Dan Burke
July 10, 2015
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Practical Benefits of Prayer: 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Day 17 Reflections Join Dan and Melissa as they reflect on letters from St. Teresa
30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Days 1 & 2
Dan Burke
April 24, 2015
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30 Days with Teresa of Avila Reflections on Days 1 and 2 Dan and Melissa discuss detachment and suffering by reflecting on the first
Freeing My Heart
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
February 2, 2015
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Freeing My Heart Dear Father John, I love God so much and want to be completely open to Him. How do I detach my heart
Attachments: What are they? How do they hinder my spiritual life? (I/II)
Carmelite Sisters
June 18, 2014
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In your recent series on getting stuck in spiritual growth (which was very helpful by the way) you mentioned the idea of “attachments.” I think
Sayings of Light and Love 42 – St John of the Cross
Dan Burke
April 11, 2014
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Sayings of Light and Love 42 Sayings of Light and Love 42: Reflect that the most delicate flower loses its fragrance and withers fastest; therefore
Detachment – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary
Dan Burke
November 8, 2013
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DETACHMENT: In asceticism the withholding of undue affection for creatures for the sake of the Creator. When mortal sin is involved, detachment is imperative for
Archbishop From Iraq: Finding Middle East Peace
Dan Burke
June 12, 2012
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Dear Friends, I had the fascinating opportunity to spend some time with Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil (Northern Iraq) last week. I was blessed to
