December 1, 2017: Q&A - Consolations, Feelings, Peace in Troubled Times

Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they answer your questions about spiritual consolations, feelings, expectations in the interior life, and confusion in the Church.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• Does Dan give speaking events outside of the United States?
• Why should we not desire consolations in prayer?
• What happens if we go to prayer expecting consolations?
• What role do feelings play in the spiritual life?
• God has left us guidance in the interior life through the lives of the saints so that we may know what to expect in order to spiritually mature.
• What should we do if we are becoming troubled by news about the Pope and confusion in the Church?
• How can we determine if a spiritual director is a good fit?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• Abandonment to Divine Providence:The Classic Text with a Spiritual Commentary by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Commentary by Dennis Billy
• Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).