Fr. John Bartunek, LC

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Fr. John Bartunek, LC, S.Th.D, received his BA in History from Stanford University in 1990. He comes from an evangelical Christian background and became a member of the Catholic Church in 1991. After college, he worked as a high school history teacher, drama director, and baseball coach. He then spent a year as a professional actor in Chicago before entering the religious Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ in 1993. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 2003 and earned his doctorate in moral theology in 2010. He provided spiritual support on the set of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” while researching the 2005 Catholic best seller, “Inside the Passion”–the only authorized, behind-the-scene explanation of the film. Fr. John has contributed news commentary regarding religious issues on NBC, CNN, Fox, and the BBC. He also served as the English-language press liaison for the Vatican’s 2005 Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist. His most widely known book is called: “The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer”. His most recent books are “Spring Meditations”“Seeking First the Kingdom: 30 Meditations on How to Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength”, and “Answers: Catholic Advice for Your Spiritual Questions”. Fr. John currently splits his time between Michigan (where he continues his writing apostolate and serves as a confessor and spiritual director at the Queen of the Family Retreat Center) and Rome, where he teaches theology at Regina Apostolorum. His online, do-it-yourself retreats are available at RCSpirituality.org, and he answers questions about the spiritual life at SpiritualDirection.com.

How Can I Know The Will Of God In My Life? Part II Of II

How Can I Know The Will Of God In My Life? Part II Of II

How Can I Increase The Strength Of My Will To Resist Temptation? II Of II

How Can I Increase The Strength Of My Will To Resist Temptation? I Of II

How Can I Increase The Strength Of My Will To Resist Temptation? I Of II

Does The Holy Spirit Work With Those Outside Of The Church?

What Are The Key Characteristics Of Good Spiritual Direction?

What Are The Key Characteristics Of Good Spiritual Direction?

I Want To Pray But Struggle With My Schedule – What Do I Do?

Understanding And Overcoming Scrupulosity – Part I Of II

Understanding And Overcoming Scrupulosity – Part I Of II

152. Mary’s Song (Luke 1:39-56)

The Dark Night of the World Part Six: The Sequel to the Story

The Dark Night of the World Part Five: The Wounds That Heal

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