As we age, there is a keener awareness of the passage of time. Amidst the joys and blessings of life, we face the challenges of diminished physical capacity and illness, and the grief of losing family and friends. This can spark an examination of one’s life, and contemplation on the deeper issues of faith, death,
Synergy: The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects One of the appeals of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries is the unique talent of the private detective to see beyond the apparent facts of a crime. He discovers and tests what
Bishop Robert Barron was delighted when he learned the name of our new pope, Leo XIV. “I was very pleased when I heard his name,” Barron said. “He chose someone who indeed is reverenced by more liberal Catholics and more conservative Catholics.” Bishop Barron suggested the name might indicate a desire to serve as a
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Every Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to God’s Invincible Gifts Description: Dan and Melissa speak with Dr. Kevin Vost about his book, The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Every Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to God’s Invincible Gifts. Questions/Topics discussed on the show: What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and why are
Description: This week, Dan and Melissa share their personal stories of difficulties and progress in prayer and how we can overcome these obstacles to God. Topics/Questions covered in the show: How have Dan’s Into the Deep parish events impacted its participants? Saint Paul says in his letter to the Philippians chapter 1, verse 6, “I am confident of
How to Navigate the Channels of Discovery Prayer Description: Dan and Melissa discuss how to navigate the channels of discovery prayer and how to best deal with various situations that arise in prayer. Topics/Questions covered on the show: If your prayer time has ended, what should you do if you are not finished with all five steps
Tolerating Distractions in the Spiritual Life Description: This week, Dan and Melissa explain how tolerating distractions in the spiritual life can dissuade the enemy from discouraging us in prayer. Topics/Questions covered in the show: It would be unrealistic to believe that we can be free from all distractions in prayer, so we must have strategies to tolerate them.
The Life and Ministry of the French Carmelite Mystic Elizabeth of the Trinity Father Mitch Pacwa interviews our own Dr. Anthony Lilles on the life and ministry of the French Carmelite Mystic who will be canonized tomorrow, Sunday October 16, 2016: Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906). Her canonization will be aired live on EWTN at
Introduction to Discernment of Spirits This week Dan and Melissa explore Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s techniques for tackling the negative thoughts and lies that enter into our minds and lead us away from God. Topics/Questions covered in the show: What is the best way to expel the negative thoughts, lies, and/or feelings of depression that enter into
I Was Born For You Editor’s Note: In anticipation of Avila Institute’s and Ave Maria Radio’s upcoming 2016 Easter Week pilgrimage to Spain, with Dan Burke and Teresa Tomeo, Teresa has graciously shared a reflection on St. Teresa of Avila, the saint she was named after, and St. Teresa’s prayer “I Was Born For You”.
There is much confusion and misinformation in our time regarding the compatibility of Buddhism and Catholicism. Dr. Clark is both a faithful Catholic and a Chinese scholar (he reads Chinese fluently), his work is well researched, solid, trustworthy, and charitable. Joined with Carl Olson, an excellent theologian, there is no better combination of authors to shed
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