I know it's probably just me, but I have a difficult time following through with so many various daily devotionals other than the Rosary.
There are so many, and frankly, they don't seem to "do it" for me somehow in the long run. They seem to me either too fluffy or too many words.
This prayer regimen, however, is an exception. I've been using Divine Intimacy regularly for about a year now. It has enriched my prayer life tremendously.
Following the old liturgical calendar, it offers a reflective meditation that's very deep yet not too long and not overly academic (just academic enough). It's just right for me. And then I have something meaningful to pray about afterward. It makes mental prayer easier, giving me something to engage with.
It's how I start my mornings, and I wouldn't start them as well without this book.
(No, this is not an affiliate link! It is just to show the book. I recommend people get it from a local Catholic bookstore if possible. They are expensive, but worth the money. You could find the ebook too. Maybe for free, since it is old.)
https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Intimacy-Father-Gabriel-Magdalen/dp/1905574436
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Thanks for sharing.
Ordered. Thank you for recommending.
Wonderful. I really think it is a saint maker.
That is the ultimate goal. Thank you again
Having a little bit of a difficult time lining up the day - I see you can also buy a calendar for each year. Wonder if you know easier way to determine. Are we on day 316?
Yes, today (Monday) is 316.
It can be tricky sometimes because it does follow the old calendar. But if I ever lose track, I look at my iPieta app on my phone. Each day it shows what day it is on the old calendar.
iPieta is a free mobile app, by the way, super highly recommended.
Thank you!