The Development of Love
by Dan Burke
The Development of Love Presence of God – My God, from all eternity You have gone before me with Your infinite love; increase my love for You. MEDITATION “What shall prevent God from doing that which He will in the soul that is resigned, annihilated, and detached?” (John of the Cross Ascent of Mt. Carmel II, 4,2). This statement of St. John of the Cross makes... Read More
Prayer
Saints suffering scrupulosity, best Catholic resources, and Gods presence during frustration.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about the spiritual life. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: Is God there when we are frustrated with life? How do I find the best resources? Is it bad to feel nothing when I meditate? How... Read More
A Lesson From My Father: Part 19 Mini-Course on Prayer
MINI-COURSE ON PRAYER SECTION 2 CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Part 19 – A Lesson From My Father Editor's Note: in part 18, David Torkington discussed the need to carve out time and space to pray, and how we know God through love, not through knowledge... Read More
Are Action and Contemplation Mutually Exclusive?
Many believe that action and contemplation are mutually exclusive efforts. Some argue that a prayerful life is an escape from the difficult effort of loving service. Others argue that the apostolic life lacks a certain depth and devotion to... Read More
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Aridity or Dryness
Prayer of St. Augustine in Aridity
“Lord, my God, You who are holy, look and see my affliction! Have pity on the child whom You have engendered in sorrow and do not consider my sins, lest you... Read More
Distractions, Aridity, and Self-Knowledge
Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they answer questions from listeners about distractions in prayer, contemplative aridity, and the importance of self-knowledge... Read More
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Spiritual Warfare
The Eucharistic Jesus: A Mighty Healing Force Against the Devil
The Eucharistic Jesus: A Mighty Healing Force Against the Devil An arrow that should be found in the quiver of an intercessor is the Eucharist. Jesus said, “Very... Read More
A Clarion Call to the Ministry of Intercession
A Clarion Call to the Ministry of Intercession The Ministry of Intercession “Ministry” is the English translation of the Latin word ministerium, which means... Read More
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Spiritual Direction
Saints suffering scrupulosity, best Catholic resources, and Gods presence during frustration.
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about the spiritual... Read More
Catholic Traditions and Treasures
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as interview Dr. Helen Hoffner, the author... Read More
Desolation, Suffering, Lectio Divina, and Apostoli Viae
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about spiritual... Read More
How to Think Like Aquinas
How does one of the Catholic Church's greatest philosophical thinkers optimize... Read More
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Book Club
Navigating the Interior Life: Dan Burke Video
Navigating the Interior Life Video (with Dan Burke Regarding his New Book) Navigating... Read More
Spiritual Direction Book Club – How to Join
Hundreds of you have read and responded with excitement about our new Spiritual... Read More
