
Christian Growth is Supposed to be Uncomfortable
A Reflection from “The Power of Reparation” by Raoul Plus People are too prompt to think that, in order to consecrate themselves to a life

A Reflection from “The Power of Reparation” by Raoul Plus People are too prompt to think that, in order to consecrate themselves to a life

A Reflection from “The Logic That God Exists” by Robert Trussell “We are bound by man’s innate dignity to seek the truth, and once we

“Different spiritual directors will have different gifts and insights, just as different coaches have different styles of coaching – not necessarily better or worse, just different. For consistent growth, we need to follow consistent guidance.” -Father John Bartunek.

“Coupled with the meditations of the Exercises, healing takes place and self-reliance is slowly replaced with God-reliance. The enemy loses his hold on them.” – Debra Black

“Once I realized that some of my greatest strengths had shadow sides, that pride lurked behind my drive to accomplish even good and holy goals, I was able to finally recognize what my spiritual fathers could see clearly.” – Dan Burke

“You may have the impression that spiritual direction is only for spiritual marines.” – Fr. John Bartunek

“The spiritual life, our relationship with God, is eternal and never-ending. Similarly, the Spiritual Exercises have no ‘end’.” – Debra Black

“Even some saints had to endure long periods of time without a quality confessor or spiritual director. It was painful for them too, but God can handle that.” – Fr. John Bartunek

“That means that each time we shake off the drowsiness or swat away the intrusive worries or recollect our wandering thoughts, we are saying yes to God—again. And again. And again.” – Claire Dwyer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Common Errors in Spiritual Direction” as we talk with Tesa Fleming and Jeannette Barbacane on how