Divine Intimacy Radio

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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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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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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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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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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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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
Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729.
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January 22, 2016Questions on Prayer - Part 2
Dan and Melissa answer more listener questions on prayer. They discuss the benefits of a spiritual community to one's prayer life, some specific meditation practices, advice we can take from the Saints and Mystics, and much more.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
Is there something wrong with me if I can't pray more than 10-15 minutes each day?
How can being involved in a community help your spiritual life?
To whom is the advice from mystics of the Church directed - beginners or the spiritually advanced?
How can I progress in meditating on the scriptures daily? Is there a plan I should follow?
How can a meditation practice, such as Lectio Divina, help me to encounter Christ?
Some aspects of Ignation meditation. How does it differ from Lectio Divina?
What should I do when I feel that God doesn't hear my prayers?
Resources:
Divine Intimacy Radio on SpiritualDirection.com website
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Part 4, Section 1, Chapter 3, Article 2: The Battle of Prayer
James 4:7,8 - "Resist the devil...Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you of two minds." USCCB Bible link
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life? - Post on SpiritualDirection.com
The Way of the Cross - Alphonsus de Liguori. Prayer of St Alphonsus:
I love you Jesus, my love. I repent of ever having offended you. Never permit me to offend you again. Grant that I may love you always; and then do with me what you will.
Mark 9:14-29 - The Healing of a Boy with a Demon. Contains the quote “I do believe, help my unbelief!”
Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God - Daniel Burke with Fr John Bartunek
The three ways: purgative, illuminative, unitive -- Four part series on SpiritualDirection.com (all parts linked to each other)
Finding God Through Meditation - St Peter of Alcantara, edited by Dan Burke
The Interior Castle - Saint Teresa of Avila
The Collected Works of St Teresa of Avila, Volume One - Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh and Otilio Rodriguez. Contains Book of Her Life.
An Introduction to the Devout Life - St Francis de Sales
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life? - Post on SpiritualDirection.com [read, reflect, respond, and rest, to which Dan adds resolve!]
Ascesis/Asceticism - New Advent link
The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer - Fr John Bartunek (who uses the concepts of "concentrate, consider, converse and commit" 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)
The Better Part and The 4 “Cs” of Christian Meditation - Video by Dan Burke and Fr John Bartunek on SpiritualDirection.com
A Simple Guide to Christian Meditation - Post on SpiritualDirection.com
A Guide to Christian Meditation: How to Engage More Deeply in Personal Prayer - Short book by Fr John Bartunek
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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January 15, 2016Questions on Prayer - Part 1
Do you have questions on prayer? What causes aridity in prayer? Dan and Melissa discuss topics of aridity and distractions in prayer. They also share some important aspects of their personal prayer routines and what they have learned in life about prayer.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
How can we fight the feeling of not being engaged when we pray?
In what way is the soul like the weather?
What are some causes of aridity in prayer?
Dan shares some specific aspects of his personal prayer life.
Looking for God in our everyday life.
Prayer as a commitment to God.
What part do the sacraments play in prayer life?
Resources:
Divine Intimacy Radio on SpiritualDirection.com website
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Philippians 4:6-7 - "Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." - USCCB Bible link
Liturgy of the Hours - about. New Advent link
iBreviary (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone 7, Blackberry, mobile version, widgets): Contains the Liturgy of the Hours and also all the readings from the Mass
How do I Set Up a Home Altar? - post on SpiritualDirection.com
30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
The Interior Castle Study Edition
Keeping Faith Alive During Life's Dark Nights - Series of posts on SpiritualDirection.com by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Daily Examen Prayer Guide - Avila Institute via spiritualdirection.com
True Devotion to Mary: with Preparation for Total Consecration - St Louis de Montfort
EWTN - Global Catholic Network
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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January 08, 2016Reflections on Finding God through Meditation - Six Things Necessary to Prayer
What does St Peter of Alcántara think are the six things necessary to prayer? How can we use the six things to begin a daily prayer routine? Listen as Dan and Melissa list and explain these six things, and continue their discussion of the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
What are some ways to get through the difficult beginning period of developing a daily prayer routine?
Creative ways to pray when you are physically or mentally tired.
How can we prepare our mind and soul for prayer?
What does St Peter recommend we read after we prepare for prayer?
What are some things to meditate on when beginning a daily prayer routine?
How to incorporate thanksgiving into a prayer routine.
What does affective meditation look like?
Oblation - What can we offer to God as a sacrifice?
Petition - Putting our desires before God.
Resources:
Finding God Through Meditation – St. Peter of Alcántara
Finding God Through Meditation ebook - St. Peter of Alcántara
Divine Intimacy Radio on SpiritualDirection.com website
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
Pray As You Go - website, provides assistance with daily prayer
Your Advice to Young Mothers Regarding Prayer? - post on SpiritualDirection.com
EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
Centering Prayer's Misunderstanding of Contemplation - post on SpiritualDirection.com
The Divine Praises - prayer
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life - Post on Spiritual Direction.com
John 4: 4-42 - The Samaritan Woman (The Woman at the Well) - USCCB Bible link
John 11: 1-44 - The Raising of Lazarus - USCCB Bible link
Luke 19: 1-10 - Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - USCCB Bible link
Affective Meditation Defined - Navigating the Interior Life - post on SpiritualDirection.com
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
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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January 01, 2016Finding God through Meditation - Starting a Prayer Routine
Want to start a new prayer life? Dan and Melissa answer a listeners question on getting started in prayer. Join them as they offer suggestions on developing a prayer habit and reflect on the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
How can I begin a new prayer life if I’ve never successfully established a daily habit?
How long does it take for a practice to become a habit?
Why is prayer considered an ascesis?
Three key points to developing a prayer habit: clarity, community, and accountability.
How does vocal prayer lead to mental prayer?
Why does the enemy care about our prayer life?
Resources:
Finding God Through Meditation – St. Peter of Alcántara
Finding God Through Meditation ebook - St. Peter of Alcántara
Divine Intimacy Radio on spiritualdirection.com website
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Part 4: Christian Prayer
The Interior Castle Study Edition
Luke 11:1-4 - "He was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples."" - The Lord's Prayer, USCCB Bible link
Matthew 6:5-8 - Teaching About Prayer - USCCB Bible link
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life - Post on spiritual direction.com
The Way of Perfection - St. Teresa of Avila. Contains her explication of The Lord's Prayer
If Only You Knew...Saint Teresa and the Waters of Prayer - post on spiritual direction.com
The Book of Her Life - Teresa of Avila
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Prologue. I. The life of man - to know and love God
James 4:8 - "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you of two minds." - 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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