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Description: This week Dan and Melissa speak with Dr. Anthony Lilles about Saint Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" and how this practical guide to spirituality can help anyone find Christ. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>Saint Therese explains that Jesus' heart breaks when Christians are ungrateful for what He has done in their lives, especially when they reject the grace that He has given them.</li> <li>What is Saint Therese's "little way"?</li> <li>How can this method of spirituality help those who are not cloistered religious?</li> <li>Does her "little way" work? How do we know?</li> <li>How can we find peace in the midst of worldly chaos and turmoil?</li> <li>Why do discussions about the saints bring us peace?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target= "_blank">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target= "_blank">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Saints+Religious/LIVING+THE+MYSTERY+OF+MERCIFUL+LOVE.axd" target="_blank">Living the Mystery of Merciful Love: 30 Days with Therese of Lisieux</a> by Dr. Anthony Lilles and Dan Burke</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target= "_blank">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.</li> </ul>

December 30, 2016 - Saint Therese and her "Little Way"

Description: Dan and Melissa discuss how one should handle situations that occur during discovery prayer. Topics/Questions covered on the show: <ul> <li>If your prayer time has ended, what should you do if you are not finished with all five steps of discovery prayer?</li> <li>While praying, if the Lord blesses you with a consolation and your prayer time is complete, what should you do?</li> <li>If you are having a consolation, should you move on to complete the steps of discovery prayer or rest with the consolation?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target= "_blank">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target= "_blank">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/resources-2" target="_blank">Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer</a> by Dan Burke</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target= "_blank">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.</li> </ul>

November 11, 2016 - Into the Deep: Questions on Discovery Prayer

Description: This week Dan and Melissa discuss how the rules of Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Discernment of Spirits has impacted their lives. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>The rules of The Discernment of Spirits that have had the most impact on Dan and Melissa.</li> <li class="p1">Which rules seem to be the most important in establishing a closer relationship to Christ?</li> <li class="p1">Is a daily examination of conscience necessary to grow in the spiritual life?</li> <li class="p1">How can the life and writings of Saint Therese of Lisieux help inspire those called to the vocation of marriage and family life?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target= "_blank">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target= "_blank">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/THE+DISCERNMENT+OF+SPIRITS.axd" target="_blank">The Discernment of Spirits</a> by Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/THE+EXAMEN+PRAYER.axd" target="_blank">The Examen Prayer</a> by Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/resources-2" target= "_blank">Spiritualdirection.com Recommended Resources</a></li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target= "_blank">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.</li> </ul>