Divine Intimacy Radio

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April 01, 2016April 1, 2016 - Easter and the Resurrection
Easter is upon us! Rejoice in the triumph of Christ! On this edition of Divine Intimacy Radio, Dan and Melissa discuss the glory of the Resurrection and the dramatic changes that it brought about in the lives of Christ's disciples.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
The Apostles rejoiced when they were persecuted for the sake of Christ.
Easter as a foreshadowing of Heaven.
How do we find joy in suffering?
Two things necessary to access God - humility and grace.
The Gospels examined by the standards of legal evidence.
The Apostles after the Resurrection: Who would die for a lie?
What if we all had a "spiritual dashboard"?
Resources:
SpiritualDirection.com - website
EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Acts 5:40-42 - "After recalling the apostles, they had them flogged, ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them. So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. And all day long, both at the temple and in their homes, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the Messiah, Jesus."
Divine Intimacy - Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen: #142 "Whom Seek You?" wherein Fr Gabriel reflects on Mary Magdalene and the stone rolled away at the empty tomb.
Mark 16:1-8 - The Resurrection of Jesus
1 Corinthians 15:5-8 - "... he appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once...After that, he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all...he appeared to me [Paul]."
The Testimony of the Evangelists: The Gospels Examined by the Rules of Evidence - Simon Greenleaf
Matthew 16:21-23 - "From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, 'God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.' He turned and said to Peter, 'Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.'"
John 21:18-19 - Jesus hints at the manner in which Peter will die. "'...Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.' He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, 'Follow me.'"
John 20:27-29 - "Then he said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.' Thomas answered and said to him, 'My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to him, 'Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.'"
Dark Night of the Soul - St John of the Cross
National Catholic Register
St Teresa of Avila's Vision of Prayer - Dan Burke speaking event in Darien, CT, on April 5, 2016
Host an Event - link on SpiritualDirection.com
Aspen Catholic presents: 'Encountering Mercy' - Speaking event with Dan Burke, Dr Jonathan Reyes, and Dr Anthony Lilles in Aspen, CO, May 13-15, 2016
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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28min
March 25, 2016March 25, 2016 - Good Friday and The Passion of the Christ
Dan and Melissa strongly recommend watching The Passion of the Christ on Good Friday evening to more effectively meditate on the brutal reality that Our Lord entered into to redeem the world.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
Having a visually realistic portrayal of the event of our Lord’s Passion and death to meditate upon.
Mary’s role in the Passion and the emotional suffering she endured.
Scenes of the everyday life of the Holy Family.
The meditations of those acting in the movie during the scene.
Suggestions on how to watch the movie.
Resources:
SpiritualDirection.com - website
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
The Passion of the Christ - a Mel Gibson film
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio - Wikipedia biography
Inside the Passion of the Christ - Fr. John Bartunek
Luke 2:33-35 - "The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, 'Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.'"
Our Lady of Sorrows (posts on SpiritualDirection.com):
The Seven Sorrows of Mary - Divine Intimacy Book Meditation
Chaplet of Our Lady of Sorrows (The Seven Dolors Chaplet)
Praying the Clausular Rosary on Our Lady of Sorrows Memorial
A Mother's Tears: A Retreat Guide on Our Lady of Sorrows
The Passion: Photography from the Movie "The Passion of the Christ" - TAN books
Veronica's Veil - poetry by Donna Sue Barry, post on SpiritualDirection.com
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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26min
March 18, 2016March 18, 2016 - The Garden of the Soul
How is our soul like a garden? How should we care for the garden of our soul? When we feel the presence of God in prayer, what should we do? Dan and Melissa look to the wisdom of the saints as they discuss answers to these questions in today's show.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
The analogy of the soul as a garden.
How the water of grace differs from the water of the world.
What can we do to water the garden of our soul?
When in meditation, if we have an overwhelming movement of the heart towards God, what should we do?
What is the goal of meditation?
What should our response be when we experience this movement of the heart towards God?
Resources:
SpiritualDirection.com - website
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Mystical Theology - Catholic Culture link
Spousal Analogy - Catholic Culture link
The Autobiography of St Teresa of Avila - Translated by David Lewis
If You Only Knew...St Teresa & The Waters of Prayer - Two-part post on SpiritualDirection.com by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Prayer as communion with God - Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) paragraph 2565
The end (goal) of the divine economy - CCC paragraph 260
Avila Institute - School of Spiritual Formation - Course descriptions. See "Foundations of Prayer and Union with God"
Matthew 13:1-9 - The Parable of the Sower
John 15:1-11 - The Vine and the Branches. "...I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. ..."
Diary of St Faustina
33 Days to Merciful Love - Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, M.I.C. (Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception)
Spiritual Dictionary Terms used in this show - Definitions from Dan's book Navigating the Interior Life – Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Click on the word for the link to the definition.
Affective Meditation
Rule of Life
Consolation
Discursive Meditation – Also known as reflective prayer.
Infused Contemplation
Collected Works of St John of the Cross - Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. (Order of Discalced Carmelites) and Otilio Rodriguez, O.C.D. Contains The Ascent of Mount Carmel (Book 2, Chapter 29 contains guidelines on both infused and practical wisdom: how to discern if these experiences are from God)
Introduction to the Devout Life - by St. Francis de Sales (see II, 7 on the spiritual bouquet, or nosegay)
Philippians 4:8 - "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."
Consolation and Desolation ... What does it really mean? - SpiritualDirection.com post
Finding God Through Meditation - St Peter of Alcántara, edited by Dan Burke
Psalm 63 - "O God, you are my God—it is you I seek! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, In a land parched, lifeless, and without water. ..."
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life - Post on SpiritualDirection.com [also can be done as "read, reflect, respond, rest, and resolve" as Dan describes in the show]
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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28min
March 11, 2016March 11, 2016 - Giving Thanks to God and Recognizing the Spiritual Haze
How should we respond to experiencing God in prayer? What is "spiritual haze", where does it come from, and how should we properly deal with it? Dan and Melissa look to the wisdom of St Peter of Alcántara in the book Finding God Through Meditation as they discuss answers to these questions in today's show.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
What does it mean to experience the presence of God in prayer, or following from prayer?
What should we do when the scriptural words of God affect us or move our hearts?
What is "spiritual haze"? Where does it come from?
How is the "noise" of daily life damaging to prayer?
How does the enemy use noise to distract us from spiritual awareness?
The need to regulate what we expose ourselves to outside of prayer.
The importance of silence in prayer life.
Resources:
SpiritualDirection.com - website
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Finding God Through Meditation - St Peter of Alcántara, edited by Dan Burke
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life - Post on SpiritualDirection.com [also can be done as "read, reflect, respond, rest, and resolve" as Dan describes in the show]
Luke 12:22-34 - Dependence on God - "He said to [his] disciples, 'Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life and what you will eat, or about your body and what you will wear. ....' "
John 14:1 - "Do not let your hearts be troubled."
John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you" is referred to in every Mass. This reference may call to mind the rest of the verse: "Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid."
Spiritual Dictionary Terms used in this show - Definitions from Dan's book Navigating the Interior Life – Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Click on the word for the link to the definition.
Affective Meditation
Appetites
Consolation
Discursive Meditation – Also known as reflective prayer.
Imperfections
Luke 2:19, 51 - "And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart." "...and his mother kept all these things in her heart."
Introduction to the Devout Life - by St. Francis de Sales (see II, 7 on the spiritual bouquet)
Luke 21:34-36 - Exhortation to be Vigilant [do not become dull]
Avila Institute - School of Spiritual Formation - Course descriptions. See "Foundations of Prayer and Union with God"
Matthew 13:1-9 - The Parable of the Sower
The Screwtape Letters - C.S. Lewis
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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28min
March 04, 2016March 4, 2016 - Transitioning from Meditation to Contemplation
What is the difference between meditation and contemplation? What does the transition between them look like? How will you know if you are ready for the transition, and how can you prepare for it? Dan and Melissa discuss when and how this transition takes place as they reflect on the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
What does it mean that meditation is a "transitional form of prayer"?
To what are you transitioning, and how?
What should you do when meditation no longer works for you?
What are the signs you are ready to transition from meditation to contemplation?
How long does it take to prepare for contemplative prayer?
How a spiritual director can help you understand the progression of your prayer life.
Resources:
SpiritualDirection.com - website
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Finding God Through Meditation - St Peter of Alcántara, edited by Dan Burke
The Importance of Saints, Teaching Children to Pray, and Examining Spontaneous Prayer - Previous post on SpiritualDirection.com dealing with discursive and affective meditation
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life - Post on SpiritualDirection.com
Carmelite or Ignatian Prayer: Which is Best for Me? - Post on SpiritualDirection.com
The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer – Fr John Bartunek (based on the Ignatian method where one puts oneself in the Scriptural scene and then makes a commitment based on what one has experienced with Christ)
What is Christian Meditation? How to Pray Part II - Post on Spiritual Direction.com which clearly delineates the differences between Christian meditation and Eastern meditation
Lumen Gentium - Dogmatic Constitution on the Church - Vatican Council II: The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents; Chapter V: The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church
Spiritual Dictionary Terms used in this show - Definitions from Dan's book Navigating the Interior Life – Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Click on the word for the link to the definition.
Affective Meditation
Aridity
Discursive Meditation – Also known as reflective prayer.
Prayer of Simplicity
Recollection
Aridity and Dryness in Prayer Series - A comprehensive listing of spiritual direction posts on this site regarding dryness, or aridity, and the difficulties this can cause with prayer. Some posts on the dark night which touch on dryness or aridity, are included as well.
Keeping Faith Alive During Life's Dark Nights - Four part series on SpiritualDirection.com by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
The Dark Night of the Soul - St John of the Cross "God desires to withdraw them from this base manner of loving and lead them on to a higher degree of divine love. And...to liberate them from the lowly exercise of the senses...by which they go in search of him...inadequately...and lead them into the exercise of spirit, in which they become capable of a communion...that is more abundant and...free of imperfections." Dark Night 1, 8, 3 [5].
What is the "Prayer of Simplicity"? - Three part series on SpiritualDirection.com by Fr John Bartunek
The Collected Works of St John of the Cross - Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh and Otilio Rodriguez (Contains Ascent of Mount Carmel)
The Autobiography of St Teresa of Avila - Translated by David Lewis
The Interior Castle - St Teresa of Avila
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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28min
February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 - The Importance of Saints, Teaching Children to Pray, and Examining Spontaneous Prayer
Dan and Melissa answer questions on the importance of saints in prayer life, teaching children to pray, and spontaneous prayer. They also discuss some important aspects of meditation as they reflect on the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
Are the saints important in prayer life? Why?
Should a lay person focus on one saint per year as some religious do?
What is the best way to help children develop a regular, personal prayer life?
Some tips for spontaneous, or extemporaneous, prayer.
What is the difference between discursive and affective meditation?
An example of discursive meditation becoming affective meditation.
Resources:
Saint's Name Generator - Jennifer Fulwiler link to picking a saint for the year or for a special occasion. It asks you to pray first and picks the saint for you!
Blessed Elisabeth of the Trinity - Discerning Hearts link
St. Charbel (Sharbel) Makhluf - American Catholic linkMaronite Saints - eMaronite.com link
1 Corinthians 11:1 - "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ." or "Follow me as I follow Christ." - USCCB Bible link
http://universalis.com/ - Liturgy of the Hours online
Aspirations:
Aspirations of Love to Jesus Christ - Catholic Tradition link
Aspirations to the Holy Spirit - Catholic Tradition link
Short Invocations [Aspirations] to the Triune God - Catholic Tradition link
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Finding God Through Meditation - St Peter of Alcántara, edited by Dan Burke
Discursive Meditation - Also known as reflective prayer. Definition from the Spiritual Dictionary in the book Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God - Daniel Burke with Fr John Bartunek
Affective Meditation - Definition from the Spiritual Dictionary in the book Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God - Daniel Burke with Fr John Bartunek
Luke 22:13-16 - "Then they went off and found everything exactly as he had told them, and there they prepared the Passover. When the hour came, he took his place at table with the apostles. He said to them, 'I have eagerly desired [earnestly desired or longed] to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, for, I tell you, I shall not eat it [again] until there is fulfillment in the kingdom of God.'" - USCCB Bible link
Exodus 12:42 - "...on this night all Israelite must keep a vigil for the Lord throughout their generations [as a perpetual institution or ordinance]." USCCB Bible link
The Cenacle or Upper Room where Jesus instituted the Eucharist -- Diana von Glahn's The Faithful Traveler Slide Show link
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life - Post on SpiritualDirection.com
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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28min
February 19, 2016February 19, 2016 - Questions on Knowing Your Sins and How to Meditate More Effectively
How can we become more aware of our sins? Why is our disposition so important to effective prayer and meditation? Dan and Melissa answer these questions as they reflect on the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
Why do I find myself unaware of how I've offended God, even though I know I am a sinner?
How can I overcome the lack of awareness of sin?
How does meditation differ from contemplation in Catholic tradition?
According to St Peter of Alcántara, how does spiritual reading fit into the "way of meditation"?
What should you do when you feel your heart moved during spiritual reading?
What is meant by the "proper disposition" for prayer or meditation?
Why does our disposition for prayer matter?
Resources:
SpiritualDirection.com website
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Catechism of the Catholic Church (Part 1, § 1, Ch 2, Art 1, I) - Vatican website link: God Reveals His Plan of Loving Goodness
Ephesians 1:4-5 - USCCB link: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him."
Examination of Conscience - Can be done on:
Avila Institute Daily Examen Prayer Guide
Capital Sins - Catholic Culture link
Conscience Exam on the 7 Capital Sins - SpiritualDirection.com "Navigating the Interior Life" pdf
The Ten Commandments
Theological Virtues - link to "What Exactly are Virtues?" post on spiritualdirection.com
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy - New Advent link
Matthew 25:41-43 - "Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ " - USCCB Bible link
How to Make a Good Confession - John A. Kane
Infused Contemplation - Definition from the Spiritual Dictionary in the book Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God - Daniel Burke with Fr John Bartunek
Finding God Through Meditation - St Peter of Alcántara, edited by Dan Burke
Confessions of St Augustine
Disposition - Definition from the Spiritual Dictionary in the book Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God - Daniel Burke with Fr John Bartunek
The Holy Bible - Knox Translation - EWTN Religious Catalogue link
In Conversation with God:
In Conversation with God - Video on spiritual reading and book recommendation on spiritualdirection.com (includes links for purchasing single volumes of the 7 volume set below, if that fits one's budget better)
In Conversation with God - 7 Volume Set of daily meditations by Fr. Francis Fernandez, Opus Dei
The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer - Fr John Bartunek
Divine Intimacy - Meditations on the interior life by Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen
1 Corinthians 8:1 - "Now in regard to meat sacrificed to idols: we realize that 'all of us have knowledge'; knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up." (Quote from St Paul about how knowledge puffs up) - USCCB Bible link
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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28min
February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 - Questions on Encountering God in Prayer and Deepening Your Prayer Life
How encountering God in prayer and deepening your prayer life can impact your life everyday. Why is the desire to have a relationship with God important? Dan and Melissa discuss their own encounters with God in prayer and scripture, and answer some listener questions.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
What does it mean to be "awake to God"?
How do we, or will we, experience God in our daily lives?
Some examples of saints speaking directly to our current issues and problems.
Being awake to the Word of God in the scriptures in our current situations.
How does our desire for a relationship with God impact our spiritual lives?
Our desire to know God = the promise that we can know God.
What can I do if I don't have enough knowledge or experience or imagination to read Scripture beyond just the words on the page?
Do I have to be an intellectual to fully understand the Scriptures?
What is the best attitude to have to be drawn to the Lord?
Resources:
SpiritualDirection.com website
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
EWTN Global Catholic Radio
John 14:1-14 - Last Supper Discourses, where Jesus promises to be with us. USCCB Bible link
The Autobiography of St Teresa of Avila - Translated by David Lewis
The Interior Castle - St Teresa of Jesus (Avila)
Finding God Through Meditation - St Peter of Alcántara, edited by Dan Burke
Dark Night of the Soul - St John of the Cross
Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God - Daniel Burke with Fr John Bartunek
Posture during Mass and St Peter of Alcántara's Preparation for Meditation - Previous post on SpiritualDirection.com dealing with preparation for prayer
Ignatius Study Bible - New Testament
St Joseph of Cupertino - his biography
The Reluctant Saint - St Joseph of Cupertino - movie depicting his life
Luke 18:9-14 - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector - USCCB Bible link
The Pharisee and the Publican - image of woodcut by Gustave Doré
St. Ignatius' Rules for Discernment
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life - Post on spiritual direction.com
Mark 4:10-20 - The Purpose of the Parables, Dan's Lectio Divina example
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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28min
February 05, 2016February 5 - Posture during Mass and St. Peter of Alcantara's Preparation for Meditation
Posture during Mass and preparation for meditation. Why should we use the words of the saints when we are preparing for mental prayer? Dan and Melissa discuss these topics and more as they answer questions from listeners.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
Is posture in prayer important?
How does Christian teaching on prayer posture differ from that of Eastern, non-Christian religions?
Prayer posture in private prayer versus prayer posture in public, or corporate, prayer.
What is the meaning of the Sign of the Cross?
What are the Nine Ways of Prayer of St Dominic?
What does St Peter of Alcántara say about preparation necessary to prayer?
Suggestion: Write down your distractions during prayer.
Why should we use the prayers of the Saints in vocal prayer in preparation for prayer? How should we use them?
Why do we, men in particular, have difficulty with the romance language of prayer? How can we overcome this?
Why Lectio Divina is a good way to begin with mental prayer.
Resources:
Divine Intimacy Radio on SpiritualDirection.com website
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Difficulties in Prayer and the Importance of Posture in Prayer - Previous post on SpiritualDirection.com dealing with posture in prayer
The Nine Ways of Prayer of St Dominic - Post on DiscerningHearts.com. Taken from the book St. Dominic: Biographical Documents, edited by Fr. Francis C. Lehner, O.P. The chapter on “The Nine Ways of Prayer of St. Dominic” was translated by Fr. Andrew Kolzow, O.P.
The Discipline - Catholic Culture Link
Finding God Through Meditation - St Peter of Alcántara, edited by Dan Burke
Contains the prayer read by Melissa: "Come, Holy Ghost, send forth from heaven the glittering beams of true light; come, father of the poor; come, giver of rewards; come, light of our hearts, sweet comforter, sweet guest of the soul, sweet refreshing, rest in labor, temperature in heat, in mourning a grateful solace, O blessed light, replenish the hearts of the faithful."
DivineOffice.org - Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church - online
Pantocrator icon of Christ on Dan's altar - Wikimedia Commons link to oldest known 6th century icon from St Catherine's Monastery
Byzantine Three Bar Crucifix - similar to Dan's (EWTN Religious Catalogue link)
Theotokos of Vladimir Icon (Our Lady of Vladimir) - similar to Dan's - MonasteryIcons link
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life? - Post on SpiritualDirection.com
The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer - Fr John Bartunek (based on the Ignatian method where one puts oneself in the Scriptural scene and then makes a commitment based on what one has experienced with Christ)
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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28min
January 29, 2016January 29 - Difficulties in Prayer and the Importance of Posture in Prayer
Overcoming difficulties in prayer and the importance of posture in prayer. What are the Church's guidelines about kneeling and genuflecting? Dan and Melissa discuss these topics and more as they answer questions from listeners.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
Has Dan always found spending time with God in prayer easy?
Does it get easier to pray as we progress in the spiritual life?
Tips on developing a robust prayer habit.
How does the enemy try to disrupt your prayer life?
Are we required to kneel at Mass if it causes pain?
What does the act of kneeling at Mass signify?
Why do people prostrate themselves before the Lord?
Why is your posture in prayer important?
What are the Church's guidelines for kneeling and genuflecting?
Are there legitimate reasons for not observing the rubrics regarding kneeling and genuflecting?
Resources:
Divine Intimacy Radio on SpiritualDirection.com website
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
The Collected Works of St Teresa of Avila, Volume One - Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh and Otilio Rodriguez. Contains Book of Her Life.
The Four Waters of Prayer, Part II of II - Post on SpiritualDirection.com by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
The three ways: purgative, illuminative, unitive -- Four part series on SpiritualDirection.com (all parts linked to each other)
Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God - Daniel Burke with Fr John Bartunek
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Part 4, Section 1, Chapter 3, Article 2: The Battle of Prayer
Rubrics - New Advent link
Why don't people kneel at Mass? - post by Dan Burke on SpiritualDirection.com
Ceremonial of Bishops- A book that describes the Church services to be performed by Bishops of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church.
“A genuflection, made by bending only the right knee to the ground, signifies adoration, and is therefore reserved for the Blessed Sacrament, whether exposed or reserved in the tabernacle…” (CB 69)
"No one who enters a Church should fail to adore the blessed sacrament, either by visiting the blessed sacrament chapel or at least by genuflecting: Similarly, those who pass before the blessed sacrament genuflect, except when they are walking in procession." (CB 71)
Inaestimabile Donum - Instruction Concerning Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery, Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship "The venerable practice of genuflecting before the Blessed Sacrament, whether enclosed in the tabernacle or publicly exposed, as a sign of adoration, is to be maintained. This act requires that it be performed in a recollected way. In order that the heart may bow before God in profound reverence, the genuflection must be neither hurried nor careless." (ID 26)
1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "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
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