Manage Account

Delete Account

Manage Subscription

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>

July 15, 2016 - Discernment of Spirits: An Overview

What is "centering prayer"? Can it lead to contemplation? Do I need to pray to be saved? Dan and Melissa discuss these questions and more as they reflect on the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>Is contemplation the same thing as centering prayer?</li> <li>Can contemplation be attained or prepared for through the centering prayer method?</li> <li>What does the Catholic Church say about centering prayer?</li> <li>What's wrong with the concept of "letting thoughts go"?</li> <li>Is prayer necessary for salvation?</li> <li>What does St Bonaventure say about prayer?</li> <li>How do I become holy?</li> <li>How does mental prayer help keep us on "the narrow way" to holiness?</li> <li>Prayer as a means of keeping our spiritual vision clear.</li> <li>Does a life of faith without prayer make any sense?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.emmausroad.org/Finding-God-Through-Meditation-St-Peter-of-Alcantara-P12214.aspx?afid=30" target="_blank">Finding God Through Meditation</a> – St. Peter of Alcántara</li> <li><a href="http://www.emmausroad.org/Finding-God-Through-Meditation-St-Peter-of-Alcantara-FONT-colorff0000beBookbFONT-P12222.aspx?afid=30" target="_blank">Finding God Through Meditation</a> ebook - St. Peter of Alcántara</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/divine-intimacy-radio" target="_blank">Divine Intimacy Radio</a> on spiritualdirection.com website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com" target="_blank">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/" target="_blank">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/2014/01/10/can-centering-prayer-be-redeemed" target="_blank">Can Centering Prayer be Redeemed?</a> - Post on spiritualdirection.com by Dan Burke</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/2013/12/19/infused-contemplation-navigating-the-interior-life-spiritual-dictionary" target="_blank">Infused Contemplation</a> - Definition, post on spiritualdirection.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/2011/11/11/the-vatican-on-christian-meditation-and-centering-prayer" target="_blank">The Vatican on Christian Meditation and Centering Prayer</a> - Post on spritualdirection.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.emmausroad.org/Navigating-the-Interior-Life-Spiritual-Direction-and-the-Journey-to-God-P11835.aspx?afid=30" target="_blank">Navigating the Interior Life</a> (for the book in Spanish: <a href="http://www.emmausroad.org/Navegando-La-Vida-Interior-La-Direcci%C3%B3n-Espiritual-y-el-Camino-a-Dios-P12174.aspx?afid=30" target="_blank">Navegando La Vida Interior -- click here</a>) - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Buddha-Pill-Meditation-Change/dp/1780287186/cathospiridir-20" target="_blank">The Buddha Pill: Can Meditation Change You?</a> - Miguel Farias and Catherine Wikholm</li> <li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/matthew/7" target="_blank">Matthew 7:13-14</a> - The Narrow Gate (The Narrow Way)- USCCB Bible link</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/2012/04/21/what-is-lectio-divina-and-will-it-help-my-prayer-life-a-guide-to-lectio-divina" target="_blank">Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life</a> - Post on spiritual direction.com</li> <li><a href="http://majorchange.org/onething/#onething2015catholictrack" target="_blank">Onething 2015</a> - Dan Burke speaking engagement, along with Audrey Assad, in Kansas City (Dec. 28-31)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1thessalonians/5" target="_blank">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> - "May the God of peace himself make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." - USCCB Bible link</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:Questions@myavila.com">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729.</li> </ul>