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Obstacles to prayer – 30 Days with Teresa of Avila – Reflections on Day 11
Why are we tempted to stop praying, and what are the consequences of doing so? Dan and Melissa share some of St. Teresa of Avila’s thoughts on these topics as documented in her letters from the book 30...
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To Satiate the Thirst of Jesus
To Satiate the Thirst of Jesus Editor’s Note: Dr. Anthony Lilles gives us a lot to consider during these hot summer months, especially for those of us who live with and/or serve the sick, suffering...
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Better prayer life via spiritual reading: 30 Days with Teresa of Avila, Days...
Follow the example of St. Teresa of Avila. Today’s show focuses on overcoming faults with spiritual direction, and improving prayer life with spiritual reading. Listen to a discussion of the letters of...
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Happy Father’s Day to all Fathers! Bless Our Priests!
Editor’s Note: To our heavenly Father and our earthly fathers: Dads, Grandpas, Godfathers, Foster Fathers and Stepfathers a very Happy Father’s Day…and a special Father’s Day greeting to all our...
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Peter and Paul, Apostles – Solemnity
Peter and Paul, Apostles Solemnity As St. Augustine taught, this day was made holy by the passion of the blessed apostles Peter and Paul. Based on Saint Peter’s profession of faith, “You are the...
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Keeping Faith Alive During Life’s Dark Nights (Part II of IV)
Keeping Faith Alive During Life’s Dark Nights (Part II of IV) Editor’s Note: In Part I, we looked at how faith is a response to revelation, how it penetrates the veil of the ordinary, and how it is...
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Practical benefits of prayer – 30 Days with Teresa of Avila – Reflections on...
Join Dan and Melissa as they reflect on letters from St. Teresa from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila. Today’s letter reveals some of the Saint’s personal tragedies and how she deals with them....
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Keeping Faith Alive During Life’s Dark Nights (Part III of IV)
Keeping Faith Alive During Life’s Dark Nights (Part III of IV) Editor’s Note: In Part I, we looked at how faith is a response to revelation, how it penetrates the veil of the ordinary, and how it is...
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From Mystical Premonitions to Contemplation
From Mystical Premonitions to Contemplation Sometime ago, I was speaking about what I called mystical premonition, or touches of God, when one of the audience asked, “Are we talking about something...
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Keeping Faith Alive During Life’s Dark Nights (Part IV of IV)
Keeping Faith Alive During Life’s Dark Nights (Part IV of IV) Editor’s Note: In Part I, we saw how faith is a response to revelation, how it penetrates the veil of the ordinary, and how it is...
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Having a Rule of Life – 30 Days with Teresa of Avila – Reflections on Day 20
Listen to reflections on letters of St. Teresa from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila. In today’s show Dan and Melissa answer the questions: What is a “rule of life”? Why do you need one? How do...
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Contemplative Prayer – 30 Day with Teresa of Avila – Reflections on Day 21
Dan and Melissa discuss stages of prayer and the transitions between the stages, focusing particularly on contemplative prayer. Join them as they reflect on letters of St. Teresa from the book 30 Days...
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Secrets from a Master of Successful Meditation – Day 8, 30 Days with Teresa...
What does St. Teresa of Avila have to say about successful meditation? Find out in today's excerpt and reflection from 30 Days with Teresa of Avila. The post Secrets from a Master of Successful...
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True prayer – 30 Days with Teresa of Avila – Reflections on Day 22
Dan and Melissa discuss the impact of suffering on prayer and how to differentiate true prayer from manufactured prayer. Listen as they reflect on letters from St. Teresa from the book 30 Days with...
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Should We Sit Quietly During Prayer? (Part I of III)
Should We Sit Quietly During Prayer? Part I of III Today I want to begin discussing misconceptions about the place of silence in prayer growth. Since we desire contemplation, should we sit still in...
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A King’s Riches
A King’s Riches The story is told of Alexander the Great, that one day, upon heading home from a victorious battle, his caravan came upon a beggar by the roadside who asked for a copper coin....
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Peace of Body Isn’t Optional – Day 10, 30 Days with Teresa of Avila
What does St. Teresa of Avila have to say about the connection between peace of body and peace of soul? Find out in today's excerpt and reflection from 30 Days with Teresa of Avila. The post Peace of...
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Teresa of Avila on Silence in Prayer (Part II of III)
What do prayer and silence have to do with each other? How does this differ from centering prayer? And, what stages of prayer can we reach on our own? Learn from Connie Rossini as she explores Teresa...
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The Silence of Detachment (Part III of III)
What is the key to the silence that is necessary for union with God? Find out when Connie Rossini concludes her discussion on prayer and silence. The post The Silence of Detachment (Part III of III)...
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A Contemplation that Hears Heaven
How does contemplation hear heaven? How does it reflect joy? What form does it take? Find out how Dr. Anthony Lilles describes the gift of contemplation and how it is safeguarded by the Church against...
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