7 Things To Do When Prayer Feels Dry
Claire Dwyer
October 21, 2024
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“There is an invitation given to us in what feels like a wasteland: Love God for God alone. ” – Claire Dwyer
Passive Purification
Dan Burke
November 8, 2020
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What is the usual way God purifies us? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Faith–or Feelings?
Claire Dwyer
May 14, 2020
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Feelings are, in the end, just feelings. They are a gift, but they cannot last—they must give way in order for us to grow in the holy virtue of faith. Faith is an entirely free gift of God–but it is something to be asked for, assented to, nourished, and practiced. Or else we can find ourselves “shipwrecked.” (I Timothy 1:19) Claire Dwyer continues her series.
Aridity and Progress
Dan Burke
April 27, 2020
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Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explores aridity and progress.
The Beginning of Contemplation: Part 39 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
May 18, 2019
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David Torkington encourages us to persevere in prayer, even in the dry times, for that is the only path into contemplation.
Prayer of St. Augustine in Aridity
Dan Burke
August 16, 2018
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A prayer from St. Augustine on aridity is provided for our meditation today, from SpiritualDirection.com.
How to Sustain Deep and Meaningful Prayer
Dan Burke
June 15, 2018
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Melissa Elson interviews contemplative prayer expert Connie Rossini on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book “Time for God” regarding ways we can enter into, and sustain, a deep and meaningful prayer life.
Contemplative Aridity
Dan Burke
February 16, 2018
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Connie Rossini about contemplative aridity and contemplative prayer.
Aridity, Prayer Methods, Examen Prayer
Dan Burke
December 29, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss aridity, prayer methods and the examen prayer in this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
Integrated Approach to Depression
Dan Burke
November 28, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Dr. Aaron Kheriaty about his book “The Catholic Guide to Depression” and a multifactored integrated approach to depression.
