Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction

Dan Burke

Dan is above all, a passionate Catholic. Beyond his “contagious” love for Jesus and His Church, Dan is a grateful husband and father of four. Dan is the founder of Catholic Spiritual Direction, the most widely read blog on the topic of authentic Catholic spirituality. Dan is also the Executive Director of and writer for EWTN’s National Catholic Register, a regular co-host on Register Radio, an author and speaker who regularly travels to share his conversion story along with the great riches that the Church provides us through authentic Catholic spirituality. Dan has been featured on EWTN’s Journey Home program and numerous radio programs. Dan’s book Navigating the Interior Life will be published by Emmaus Road Publishing in late 2012. If you have an interest in having Dan come speak at your parish or Catholic event or group, contact us at rcspiritualdirection@gmail.com or call 818-646-7729. Here’s more:

Apologetics of Extraordinary Love:

Dan’s most popular talk is “Apologetics of Extraordinary Love”. In this talk Dan shares his dramatic conversion story from Judaism to Catholicism revealing a journey that was not only intellectual, but also a marvelous example of  caring people, who by their extraordinary acts of charity, “built a bridge of love over which truth could then pass.” At the conclusion of this talk, Dan challenges his audience to build that same bridge with others and then carry across the life saving truth of Christ and His Church.

Talks on the Spiritual Life:

Dan regularly speaks on the topic of his upcoming book, Navigating the Interior Life. Dan can tailor these talks to the specific needs of any group or retreat and any specific timeline. He can provide overviews in 30 – 45 minutes or provide multiple talks and reflections in a longer format retreat context. Here are a few examples:

  • Navigating the Interior Life: How and Why People Grow and Die Spiritually and What to Do About It
  • How to Deepen Your Prayer Life and Your Relationship With God
  • Understanding the Stages of Growth in the Spiritual Life
  • Spiritual Direction

Navigating the Interior Life:

Dan’s long awaited book on the topic of spiritual direction and how to grow in the interior life will be available in late 2012. This book provides the foundation for Dan’s speaking on authentic Catholic spirituality. Here’s a summary of the book and topics for speaking:

Spiritual Direction:

  • What is it, do I need it, how can I find it, and how can I get the most out of it?

Spiritual Growth:

  • How and Why We Grow and Die in the Spiritual Life and What Can I Do About It?
  • Essentials of Growth in the Spiritual Life
  • The Three Ways of the Spiritual Life (Guided by the Spiritual Doctors of the Church)
    • What are the Phases of the Spiritual Life?
    • Where Am I?
    • Am I Moving Towards God or Away from Him?
    • How Can I Get Unstuck?
    • How Can I Find Peace?
    • How Can I Deepen My Relationship With God?
    • How Can I Avoid False Spirituality?
    • How Can I Deepen My Prayer Life

If you have questions or an interest in having Dan come speak at your parish or Catholic event or group, please contact us at rcspiritualdirection@gmail.com or call 818-646-7729.