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When Satan Entered Judas
A Reflection from “The Last Hours of Jesus” by Fr. Ralph Gorman Troubled in Spirit St. John, quick to note the sentiments of Jesus, tells us that “he was troubled in spirit” (John 13:21). It is obvious that Jesus was disturbed by the presence of Judas. He who had wept over the blindness of
The Value of Suffering
“Pain, the result of sin, becomes in Jesus and with Jesus, the means of destroying sin itself.” – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
What Was the Lord Doing on Wednesday of Holy Week?
“This all takes place right in the thick of the Passover…The priests and elders can plan all they want, but God is in control.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Is There a Wrong Way to Pray?
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Is There a Wrong Way to Pray?” as we go through Scripture verses on how to pray, and what Jesus specifically taught about the way we pray! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check out our Youtube
The Price of Hosanna: Palm Sunday
“We learn the price of hosanna, of what it means to praise a king whose throne is a cross. We learn slowly to keep singing. Hosanna.” – Denise Trull
Broken Prayer: Defects and Habits to Avoid
“False security is far worse than no security for, at least, the ones without security know they are vulnerable while the former ones are oblivious of just how vulnerable they are.” – Gabe Garnica
Perseverance: Do not Yield to the Spirit of Discouragement
“In this case, perseverance isn’t about remaining perfectly stable and always steadfast no matter the challenge or difficulty—rather, it’s about constantly beginning again as soon as any failure is recognized.” – Laura Phelps
Overcoming Scrupulosity
“Would it not be outrageous to take upon ourselves the burden of winning a war that has already been won?” – Erick Ybarra
The Annunciation: A Franciscan Reflection
A Reflection from “A Rosary for Every Heart” by Jennessa Terraccino Do you find that you connect to God through His creation? Certainly, St. Francis of Assisi was a lover of wildlife. Just as a child may resemble his parents, God’s creation is stamped with signs of Him. Like the Bible, the tangible world
Why the Devil Hates This Kind of Prayer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Why the Devil Hates This Kind of Prayer” as we talk about the importance of mental prayer, why the devil hates it, and why it is so beneficial to your spiritual life! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full
Benedictine Wisdom for Families
“Each family needs to understand itself. It cannot look to other Catholic ‘influencers,’ no matter how helpful and beautiful, to tell them how to live.” – Denise Trull
St. Joseph as Spouse of Mary: The Spiritual Depth of a Holy Marriage
A Reflection from “The Silent Witness of Nazareth” by Fr. Serafino M. Lanzetta Nothing less than a truly just man, the most righteous of men, would be fitting in order to be a worthy spouse of the Blessed Virgin. St. Joseph was indeed the most holy spouse of Mary and their marriage was a true
Does Zoning Out During the Rosary Make Me a Bad Catholic?
“Relying too much on our standards of perfection means that pride has crept in, which agitates us and shrinks our heart’s ability to hear God’s voice when we pray.” – Rose Folsom
You Can’t Make It to Heaven without This Prayer
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “You Can’t Make It to Heaven without This Prayer” as we talk about the importance of mental prayer, what it is, and why you can’t get to heaven without it! Want to listen to more? Subscribe to our Spotify channel. To watch our full videos, check
100 Questions Jesus Asked and You Should Answer
“Whenever you read the Gospels, and Jesus asks a question of someone, answer it.” – Monsignor Charles Pope