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Under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the mission of the Avila Institute is to draw Christians worldwide into deeper union with Christ through mystagogically oriented spiritual education and formation.

Join the hundreds of students in our Graduate and Spiritual Formation Programs with exciting new classes announced throughout the year.

Sponsored by dioceses across the country who have responded to Pope Francis’ call for young men to receive an introductory propaedeutic year of formation prior to entering the seminary, Avila Institute’s High Calling Program offers integral formation in philosophy, theology, and discernment.

Explore topics related to the interior life and Catholic teaching, including prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and  growth in personal holiness with hosts Dan and Stephanie Burke.

Re-establishing authentic Catholic culture by building a community of virtuous men and women. Lives transformed - Church restored.

Go deeper in a large group by scheduling or attending a live event with Dan Burke. These life-changing events include topics on Dan's book "Into the Deep", "Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits", "Setting the Captives Free", evening of reflections, and more! 

The Spiritual Direction Series is a collaboration between Sophia Institute Press and SpiritualDirection.com. All of the books listed in this series have been edited by or personally recommended by Dan Burke.

The Avila Foundation’s annual Summit has quickly become a much-anticipated event, gathering hundreds of followers for a weekend of dynamic speakers, powerful prayer, and Catholic fellowship.