Call upon My mercy on behalf of sinners I desire their salvation. “I desire that you know more profoundly the love that burns in My Heart for souls, and you will understand this when you meditate upon My Passion. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one-and grateful to be Catholic.In October 1937, in Cracow (Poland), Lord Jesus instructed Sister Faustina to venerate the hour of His death and to connect with Him in prayer referring to the value and merits of His Passion. In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses.ĭan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Thank you in advance for your support as we seek to serve you in your quest for a deeper relationship with Christ!ĭan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. We only pass along recommendations to books that are faithful to the magisterium and that are consistent with authentic Catholic spirituality. Purchase Now – Please Buy from Us to Support Our Service to You and Others! When you purchase through the links on this site, we receive credits to purchase and review books on the spiritual life that we then share with you. If you struggle with worry, anxiety, or if you desire to know Christ more fully each moment, this book is an unparalleled resource. With this recognition and the resulting impact on our relationship with God, we are better able to leave the challenges of the present and future completely in His hands. Read in the former manner, it will provide rich spiritual transformation as you begin to recognize God’s loving presence in each moment. The great power of the book comes through Lectio Divina or meditation on the content versus reading at a purely intellectually level.

Aside from scripture, it is the only book that I have read through multiple times (at least three cover to cover). Abandonment to Divine Providence (also known in another translation as the Joy of Full Surrender) has been a life-changing book for me.

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