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Founded by Dan Burke in 2009, SpiritualDirection.com has become one of the most trusted and reliable sources in navigating the spiritual journey.

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This post was created from an article written by Msgr. Charles Pope on SpiritualDirection.com

Check out the link in bio on @catholicspiritualdirection for the full article and other resources from Msgr. Pope!

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Comment “warfare” below to get this free series!

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It's not too late to celebrate the feast day of St. Teresa of Ávila! ⁠
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Did you know SpiritualDirection.com is an apostolate of the Avila Institute? Both are dedicated to helping Catholics grow in the spiritual life.⁠
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We chose the name "Avila" because St. Teresa’s wisdom points us toward the heart of our mission: deeper union with God.⁠
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St. Teresa is one of only four women Doctors of the Church. Have you ever wondered why? Her writings are profound, but they can be difficult to understand without guidance. She never received a formal education, and her works benefit from careful explanation.⁠
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That’s why we offer books and classes to help you understand and apply her teachings.⁠
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Want to explore our classes? Comment AVILA and we’ll send you to our course homepage!⁠
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St. Teresa of Ávila, pray for us! by @catholicspiritualdirection

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**ATTENTION EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS!** Check your inbox tonite for exclusive access to our Q&A with Fr. Carlos Martins on spiritual warfare!⁠
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We asked Fr. Carlos YOUR questions, and he's answering them in a special video available exclusively to our email subscribers.⁠
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Can Catholics practice yoga? What happens when someone receives the Anointing of the Sick at the moment of death? How can you distinguish psychological struggles from demonic influence? And what should Catholics know about tarot cards, Reiki, and other practices with occult roots?⁠
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Fr. Carlos tackles these questions and more. You won't want to miss this exclusive conversation!⁠
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Want to hear more from Fr. Carlos? "The Exorcist Files" Season 3 is out now! Fr. Carlos calls these his best episodes yet. Listen to the podcast for a deeper look into spiritual warfare, discernment, and the ministry of exorcism.⁠
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His book, "The Exorcist Files" also explores 11 case studies, taking readers through the discernment, liberation, and post-liberation process.⁠
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Not on our email list yet? Comment QUESTIONS and we'll send you the signup link so you can access exclusive content like this.⁠
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#SpiritualWarfare #CatholicFaith #TheExorcistFiles #SpiritualDirection by @catholicspiritualdirection

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“Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word.”⁠
— Luke 1:38, Douay-Rheims⁠
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Do those words make you uncomfortable?⁠
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In a feminist-informed age, they can sword in the heart. They can hurt a little. And maybe they should.⁠
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The Virgin Mary was completely humbled before a Being infinitely greater and more powerful than herself. She did not cling to her own plans, demand to understand everything, or place herself at the center. She surrendered herself to the will of God.⁠
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But before you think, “So Mary was just a subjected doormat,” remember who this woman is.⁠
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The Virgin Mary is Queen of Heaven.⁠
The terror of demons.⁠
The help of humanity in our greatest hour of need.⁠
The woman whom Satan fears.⁠
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Her humility did not diminish her. It revealed her greatness.⁠
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Perhaps we cannot fully understand this kind of humility right now.⁠
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That's okay.⁠
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Maybe this Advent, we can simply ask Mary to help us understand her heart—and to teach us how to receive the Word as she did.⁠
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Join us for Pondering and Preserving the Word: The Maternal Memory of Mary, a virtual mini morning retreat with Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, CFR and Claire Dwyer, as we enter Advent by learning from Mary how to receive, ponder, and preserve the Word.⁠
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Comment PONDER and we’ll send you the registration link.⁠
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#Advent #CatholicAdvent #Mary #CatholicPrayer #MarianDevotion #Incarnation #CatholicSpirituality by @catholicspiritualdirection

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Advent begins Sunday, November 29, 2026. We’ve all heard that Advent is a season of waiting.⁠
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But have we actually been taught how to wait?⁠
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In a society like ours, patiently waiting can feel almost impossible.⁠
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This is where the necessity of the Virgin Mary comes in.⁠
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Mary teaches us how to wait because she first teaches us how to receive.⁠
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She received the Word of God.⁠
She carried the Word made flesh.⁠
She pondered what she did not yet understand.⁠
And she waited for what God had promised to unfold.⁠
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Pope Benedict XVI prayed:⁠
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“O Mary, Virgin of expectation and Mother of hope, revive the spirit of Advent in your entire Church.”⁠
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This Advent, we invite you to enter more deeply into Mary's way of receiving, pondering, and preserving the Word.⁠
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Join Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, CFR and Claire Dwyer for:⁠
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Pondering and Preserving the Word: The Maternal Memory of Mary⁠
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A virtual mini morning retreat to begin Advent with Mary.⁠
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Comment PONDER and we’ll send you the registration link.⁠
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#Advent #CatholicAdvent #Mary #CatholicPrayer #MarianDevotion #CatholicSpirituality by @catholicspiritualdirection

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What if you're missing the grace God offers married couples?⁠
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In a Catholic wedding, spouses mutually confer the Sacrament of Matrimony through their consent before the Church. This is different than any other sacrament, which is conferred by the priest. And that sacramental grace doesn't end on the wedding day.⁠
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The marital act is more than physical intimacy. As the Catechism explains, it is a sign and pledge of the spouses’ spiritual communion (CCC 2360). ⁠
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But what happens when patterns of sin, spiritual bondage, and generational wounds affect our marriages and families?⁠
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Discover more about spiritual freedom and the healing Christ offers in our FREE Generational Curses ebook.⁠
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Comment CURSES to receive your free copy. by @catholicspiritualdirection

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Christian families are under so much pressure today. But do not fear- the Church has so many resources for mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, to defend their families EFFECTIVELY from the evil one. Fr. Carlos Martins, exorcist priest, explains why we need to take seriously what we allow into our homes—and why parents have a particular responsibility to establish a home rooted in Christ, prayer, and the Sacraments.⁠
Spiritual warfare isn't about living in fear. It's about recognizing that our families belong to Christ and must be ordered toward Him.⁠
Want to understand more about generational curses and how they can affect families?⁠
Comment CURSES and we’ll send you Fr. Carlos Martins’ free ebook, Generational Curses: Within the Family.⁠
#Catholic #SpiritualWarfare #CatholicFamily #CatholicParenting #CatholicHome #CatholicParents by @catholicspiritualdirection

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https://spiritualdirection.com/halloween?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=is_halloween_catholic_webinar&utm_content=reel Or comment HALLOWEEN and we’ll DM you the details by @catholicspiritualdirection

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Happy Feast Day of St. Bartolo Longo.⁠
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St. Bartolo Longo knew firsthand the danger of the occult.⁠
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After becoming deeply involved in spiritualism and occult practices, he experienced a profound conversion and eventually devoted his life to Christ, the Rosary, and the salvation of souls.⁠
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His story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy.⁠
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The man who once sought answers in the occult became an apostle of the Rosary and a witness to the power of God’s grace.⁠
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Today, on his feast day, we remember that Christ does not abandon those who have gone astray.⁠
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St. Bartolo Longo, pray for us.⁠
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Tonight, join Jordan Burke and Charles D. Fraune for Exorcising Halloween, a free webinar exploring Halloween, the occult, and spiritual warfare.⁠
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October 5 | 7 PM ET | Free Webinar⁠
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Comment Halloween and we'll send you the registration link. by @catholicspiritualdirection

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Did you know Halloween is actually part of a Catholic triduum?

What we now call Halloween was once All Hallows’ Eve—the vigil before the feasts of All Saints and All Souls.

As Fulton Sheen famously emphasized, the Catholic worldview is to fast before the feast. The secular world does the opposite: feast first, then the hangover.

Halloween was traditionally a time of preparation and fasting before the great feasts of All Saints and All Souls. It was never meant to be a celebration of evil.

So how did we get from All Hallows’ Eve to the Halloween we know today?

And what does the Church actually have to say about the season?

Join us TOMORROW, October 5, for our FREE webinar, Exorcising Halloween, with Jordan Burke and Charles D. Fraune.

Jordan Burke serves the Avila Institute in digital media and co-hosts The Devil Is in the Details, exploring spiritual warfare and discernment.

Charles D. Fraune is the founder of the Slaying Dragons Apostolate and Press, holds an M.A. in Theology from Christendom College Graduate School, and is the author of Exorcising Halloween and several books on spiritual warfare and the occult.

Tomorrow at 6pm central.

Comment HALLOWEEN and we’ll send you the registration link. 🎃

Learn the real Catholic history of Halloween—and how Catholics can reclaim this holy season.

#Catholic #Halloween #AllHallowsEve #AllSaintsDay by @catholicspiritualdirection

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Comment “HALLOWEEN” and we’ll send you the registration link.⁠
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Tomorrow: Exorcising Halloween.⁠
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Is Halloween Catholic? What happened to its Christian meaning? And what should Catholics understand about the occult and spiritual warfare surrounding Halloween?⁠
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Join Jordan Burke and Charles D. Fraune for a free webinar exploring:⁠
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The real origin and purpose of Halloween⁠
The evil present in its corrupted form⁠
The danger of trivializing the devil⁠
Why Halloween can be a powerful opportunity for the Church⁠
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October 5 | Free Webinar⁠
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Comment HALLOWEEN and we’ll send you the registration link. by @catholicspiritualdirection

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