Category: Fr. Bartunek

What is a “program of life” and why is it important to my spiritual progress?

Fr. John Bartunek, LC October 22, 2021 No Comments

“The Program of Life, then, is like a spiritual workout program that ensures spiritual growth because it is customized to the individual’s needs and opportunities. When we meet with our spiritual director, it is good to start by going over the headlines, but, reviewing together the main points of the Program of Life is the real path to consistent, substantial progress.” – Fr. John Bartunek

How Can I Know the Will of God in my Life? Part II of II

Fr. John Bartunek, LC October 7, 2021 1 Comment

Fr. John Bartunek explains how we can know the will of God in our lives (part two of this two-part series) giving specific answers to a reader’s questions.

How Can I Know the Will of God in My Life? Part I of II

Fr. John Bartunek, LC September 21, 2021 3 Comments

In the first of two posts, Father John Bartunek explains the will of God in our lives indicating that God has both an indicative will and a permissive will.

How Can I Increase the Strength of My Will to Resist Temptation? II of II

Fr. John Bartunek, LC September 18, 2021 3 Comments

Fr. Bartunek has a few secrets about strengthening our will which might surprise you.

How Can I Increase the Strength of My Will to Resist Temptation? I of II

Fr. John Bartunek, LC September 9, 2021 2 Comments

Fr. Bartunek answers a reader’s question about growing in holiness.

What’s the Difference between Confession and Spiritual Direction?

Fr. John Bartunek, LC September 2, 2021 3 Comments

Confession and spiritual direction are like partially overlapping circles: they share some common characteristics, but their centers, their essences, are distinct.

Changing Spiritual Directors

Fr. John Bartunek, LC August 21, 2021 1 Comment

What is the proper etiquette for changing one’s spiritual director? Find out when Father John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about this concern which may come up during various periods of one’s spiritual life.