Very Rev. Jamin S. David, J.C.L., V.G. | Diocese of Baton Rouge

Dan Burke, the president and founder of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, is scheduled to speak twice in Baton Rouge next month. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Burke will delve into the topic of "Interior Life through the Lens of St. Teresa of Avila." The event will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Main Street, following Mass at 6:00 p.m. Burke will explore the purgative, illuminative, and unitive ways of the interior life during this session.

Additionally, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, Burke will address the audience on "Setting the Captives Free: Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits" at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Registration for this event begins at 9:00 a.m., with the session scheduled to run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The cost of attendance is $29 per person.

Burke's expertise in Catholic spirituality is well-established, having served as the president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, Inc. for twelve years before focusing full-time on the Avila Institute. The institute, under Burke's guidance, provides formation in Catholic spirituality for clergy, religious, and lay individuals.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Dan Burke is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a global association dedicated to promoting the authentic spiritual heritage of the Church. Among his notable works are several books, including "The Devil in the Castle: St. Teresa of Avila, Spiritual Warfare, and the Progress of the Soul," "Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits," and "Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer."

Attendees in Baton Rouge can look forward to insightful and enriching sessions led by Dan Burke, a respected figure in the realm of Catholic spirituality.