Could my pulling away be boredom, impatience, restlessness, or resistance? It’s hard to do the deep work. It’s even harder because we live in a culture and an age of diversion, distraction and instant gratification.
Dan Burke answers a frequently asked question: Can Laymen be Spiritual Directors?
Satan tempts us with handfuls of sapphires. God holds out a diamond. We have to choose the pearl of great price, the one thing necessary. But oh, those sapphires can be very lovely…
*This post was originally published 6/26/2009. Dear Father John, what is the best way to find a Spiritual Director? Should it be your pastor? A
*This post was originally published on 7/2/2009. Dear Father John, What are the key characteristics of good spiritual direction? There are three ways to
Dan Burke offers advice on following problematic authors who may seem to have some helpful content.
More invaluable principles for Decision making from Fr. William Watson and St. Ignatius!
Holiness of life? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains God’s invitation to sanctity, in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”, a great way to begin the Advent season.
What does perfect consent consist of … and when and where does it happen? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his “Divine Intimacy” book, a classical Carmelite meditation guide.
What is the property of love? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
