The Spirit of Mortification
Dan Burke
April 8, 2019
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What should true mortification aim at?
With Jesus Crucified
Dan Burke
March 6, 2019
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As we begin the spiritual discipline of Lent today, let us reflect on why it is important to unite ourselves to the sufferings of Christ both spiritually and corporeally.
How do Penance and Mortification Differ?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 8, 2018
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Fr. John Bartunek explains how the interior motive is different between penance and mortification … and how each can be done during Lent!
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.
Conversion of Saint Paul
Liz Estler
January 25, 2018
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As we celebrate today’s feast, we need to be attentive to how St. Paul’s conversion and life are applicable to our own, from a homily by St. John Chrysostom.
Guard of the Senses
Dan Burke
December 18, 2017
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Why is important to practice custody (or guard) of the senses? Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Mortification and Self-Denial
Dan Burke
October 6, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss mortification, self-denial, and taking up one’s cross on this edition of Divine Intimacy Radio.
Raise the Crucifix to Strike Holy Terror in the Antagonist
Charlie Johnson
April 2, 2017
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Why do we raise the crucifix? As we begin Passiontide today, Charlie Johnson reflects on how the crucifix reminds us of the strength Christ gives us to bear our crosses … and how the crucifix strikes terror in the evil one.
Corporal Mortification
Dan Burke
February 27, 2017
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Here’s an important question for Lent which starts on Wednesday: What is the purpose of corporal mortification? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in an excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Prayer of Quiet: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 27 Pt 1
Dan Burke
September 25, 2015
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What did advice did St. Teresa of Avila give her brother on “the discipline” and moving into the prayer of quiet? How do acquired and infused contemplation differ? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explain in this Divine Intimacy Radio Show on Dan’s book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.
