March 24, 2017 - St. Therese, Day 5: Scrupulosity

Description: This week Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles unmask the truth behind scrupulosity through the wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• St. Therese's cousin, Marie, is plagued by scrupulosity and will not receive the Eucharist.
• What is scrupulosity?
• Has St. Therese ever experienced this problem in her own spiritual life?
• At what point does scrupulosity commonly manifest itself during the spiritual journey?
• Can our wickedness ever be greater than God's mercy?
• What advice does St. Therese give to Marie to help her with this problem?
• How do St. Ignatius of Loyola's Rules of Discernment apply to this situation?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• Living the Mystery of Merciful Love: 30 Days with Therese of Lisieux by Dr. Anthony Lilles and Dan Burke
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