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Who is the One Who is Really Helping Me?
Who is the One Who is Really Helping Me? – Spiritual Reflections | In this video, Dan Burke explores the question of where our help comes from when God uses particular authors, especially those who are not always orthodox in their teaching. Should we defend or keep relying on these authors? Why are people so sensitive when folks criticize authors or teachers who have helped them? What is a balanced approach to all of this?
The Holy Spirit’s Guide to Correcting Error in the Church – Video
The Holy Spirit’s Guide to Correcting Error in the Church – Spiritual Reflections | Is there a way that the Holy Spirit has specifically revealed to deal with false teaching in the Church? It is important to note that this video is NOT about the current abuse crisis but rather about false teaching in the Church and how to deal with it in a manner in keeping to the clear admonitions in the New Testament.
St Teresa Statue in St Peter’s Basilica – Video
St Teresa Statue in St Peter’s Basilica – Spiritual Reflections | Video – At St. Peter’s in Rome, you will find St. Teresa of Avila.
Should I Pray the Rosary in the Car? – Video
Should I Pray the Rosary in the Car? – Spiritual Reflections | Dan talks about whether or not it is good or acceptable to pray the rosary in the car. He also reflects on how we can pray the rosary with greater attention and devotion, even in the car.
How Can a Rule of Life Help Me With Difficulties in Prayer? – Video
How Can a Rule of Life Help Me With Difficulties in Prayer? – Spiritual Reflections | What happens when you have a storm in your soul and it seems you just can’t pray? How can a rule of life help you to navigate these storms of the soul?
How Can Sacred Space in my Home Help Me to Pray? – Video
How Can Sacred Space in my Home Help Me to Pray? – Spiritual Reflections | Beauty in sacred space is very powerful and its impact on us as we seek to draw our heart and mind to prayer. How can we have this kind of impact in our own home?
I am Frustrated with Distractions in Prayer! – Video
I am Frustrated with Distractions in Prayer! How Can I Deal With This? | Spiritual Reflections – This morning I was distracted and struggled with prayer…
How Can I Find Peace in this Noisy World? – Video
How Can I Find Peace in this Noisy World? | Spiritual Reflections – Are there ways we can adjust how we live in order to increase our peace or prayerfulness even in the midst of a busy environment?
Should I Seek Balance in My Spiritual Life? – Video
Some insist that we must be balanced in our lives and especially in our spiritual commitments. A seminarian once reported that a family member said he was trying to be too holy and this is not necessary – is this a healthy perspective?
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition
Is mindfulness a helpful practice and should a Catholic participate in it? In this video, Dan Burke compares mindfulness to Catholic mystical tradition…
Is Daily Mental Prayer Necessary for our Salvation?
Dan Burke reflects on the relationship between daily mental prayer and our salvation. Why is it that Saints and Doctors of the Church Teresa of Avila…
“Over the Top Excited!” for the Brand New Website!
We are very excited to unveil the completely redesigned SpiritualDirection.com. Make sure to explore the new site to see all we have to offer!
This Scandal is the Last Straw — Why Stay in the Catholic Church?
Listen as Dan Burke explains what keeps him in the Church, despite the flaws of its people.
An Ancient Homily on Holy Saturday — Video
What happened on Holy Saturday, which we profess in the Creed every Sunday and Solemnity? Reflect with this video by Theophilus Peregrinus of “An Ancient Homily on Holy Saturday”, the second reading of today’s Liturgy of the Hours’ Office of Readings.
Dan Burke Talks “The Contemplative Rosary” – EWTN Bookmark Show
EWTN Bookmark show host Doug Keck interviews Dan Burke on his book “The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila”, which Dan wrote with Connie Rossini.
