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God’s Desire for You

by Dan Burke | Aug 2, 2016 | Navigating the Interior Life, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Spotlight | 0 |

For years, though I had been a committed Christian and enjoyed what many call a truly personal...

God’s Desire for You

by Dan Burke | Nov 28, 2014 | Navigating the Interior Life, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Regular Feature | 0 |

For years, though I had been a committed Christian and enjoyed what many call a truly personal...

The “Problem” with Praying to the Saints

by Dan Burke | Nov 21, 2014 | Navigating the Interior Life, Regular Feature | 0 |

At one time in my life I viewed Christians as shallow people blindly following silly rules. As I...

Why should we meditate on hell and judgment?

by Dan Burke | Nov 14, 2014 | Navigating the Interior Life, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Regular Feature | 0 |

Dear Dan, Why would the Church recommend that we meditate on such horrible things as hell and the last judgment (aren’t there four things.)? Anyway, if there is a benefit to doing such a thing, what would that look like? Dear...

How can I pray when I can’t even think straight?

by Dan Burke | Nov 7, 2014 | Navigating the Interior Life, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Regular Feature | 0 |

Dear Dan, How do I pray when I am sick and can’t think? I feel as though my words are just going...

Is being “slain in the Spirit” the same as contemplative ecstasy?

by Dan Burke | Oct 31, 2014 | Navigating the Interior Life, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Regular Feature | 0 |

Dear Dan, I have experienced what people call “resting in the spirit” or being “slain in the spirit.” It was amazing. The priest prayed for me and I fell to the floor as if I had passed out (no injuries as I was already praying...

Is it possible to pray at the speed of light?

by Dan Burke | Oct 24, 2014 | Navigating the Interior Life, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Regular Feature | 0 |

Dear Dan, I recently determined that I would begin praying the rosary regularly and as part of that commitment, I attend a weekly rosary prayer group at my parish. I was initially excited to attend but have found that the speed...