Why Pray? – Part I of III – DI Radio Show and Podcast
by Dan Burke
Why Pray? Description: Why pray? On this week’s Divine Intimacy Radio Show and Podcast, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson dive into Dan’s new book on prayer titled, Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer and begin to discuss the importance of establishing a real, meaningful, lasting relationship with God. Topics/Questions covered in the show: Why Pray? How... Read More
Prayer
Why Pray? – Part I of III – DI Radio Show and Podcast
Why Pray? Description: Why pray? On this week’s Divine Intimacy Radio Show and Podcast, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson dive into Dan’s new book on prayer titled, Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer and begin to discuss... Read More
End Your Long-Distance Relationship with the Lord
End Your Long-Distance Relationship with the Lord As a priest, people often talk to me about their lives and their problems. Inevitably, I ask them how their relationship with God is. I can usually tell from their response if they... Read More
Of Wisdom, Forethought, and Reading the Holy Scriptures
OF WISDOM, FORETHOUGHT, AND READING THE HOLY SCRIPTURES Of Wisdom and Forethought in our Actions 1. We must not give ear to every saying or suggestion, but warily and patiently ponder things according to the will of God. But alas; such... Read More
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Aridity or Dryness
The Cross of Father DiAngelo
The Cross of Father DiAngelo Memorial of Saint John Vianney In honor of the Memorial of Saint John Vianney, who was known as the “Curé d’Ars”,... Read More
Discernment of Spirits: Rule 9 “Aridity vs Desolation”
Description: On today’s show, Dan and Melissa talk about the causes of spiritual desolation using St. Ignatius’ “Rule the Ninth” (Rule 9)... Read More
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Spiritual Warfare
Discernment of Spirits: Rule 14 The Enemy Attacks in Weakness
Discernment of Spirits Rule 14 The Enemy Attacks in Weakness Description: This week, listen as Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss St. Ignatius’ Discernment... Read More
Discernment of Spirits: Rule 13 “False Quiet”
Description: The enemy of our souls wants to keep us quiet and our burdens secret when we enter spiritual desolation. This week Dan and Melissa discuss the way... Read More
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Spiritual Direction
End Your Long-Distance Relationship with the Lord
End Your Long-Distance Relationship with the Lord As a priest, people... Read More
Diligence – Divine Intimacy Meditation
Diligence Presence of God – O God, make me diligent in Your service,... Read More
Ignatian Spirituality Series
Ignatian Spirituality Series Dear Friends, Although our site heavily favors... Read More
Exorcising the Specter of Discouragement
Exorcising the Specter of Discouragement Dear Father John, What... Read More
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Book Club
How to Respond to Betrayal – Lessons from a Pro
Life of Christ (Week 18 of 27) Only one who has suffered such betrayal from within... Read More
Elements of Christ’s Memorial
Life of Christ (Week 17 of 27) To be honest, I’ve never given much thought... Read More



