Spiritual Warfare and the Family
Avila Summit - July 23 - 25, 2026

"A time will come when the decisive battle between the kingdom of Christ and Satan will be over marriage and the family. And those who will work for the good of the family will experience persecution and tribulation." ~ Sr. Lucia of Fatima
Something is happening to families right now that cannot be ignored. Anxiety. Anger. Division. Confusion. Crisis. Spiritual heaviness. This is no mere cultural or political war. The enemy has blatantly shown himself, and we are at a decision point.
What will we do to protect what is most precious to us?
We are not defenseless in this battle – not by a long shot. But we can’t arm ourselves with weapons that we don’t know we have. For that reason, we offer this year’s Avila Summit about“Spiritual Warfare and the Family.”
Over three days of keynotes, breakout sessions, panels, and Q&A,we will address the realities of spiritual warfare with clarity, hope, practical wisdom, and deep trust in Christ’s victory.
Our Speakers
An exclusive line-up of renowned speakers dedicated to the fight against spiritual warfare.
Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN’s worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses.
Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com.
In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.
Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons, cast your solemn gaze upon the devil and all his minions, and protect us with your mighty staff. You fled through the night to avoid the devil's wicked designs; now with the power of God, smite the demons as they flee from you! Grant special protection, we pray, for children, fathers, families and the dying. By God's grace, no demon dares approach while you are near, so we beg of you, always be near to us! Amen.
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Registration Options
Which Path Should You Choose?
Live Keynotes Only
Everyone!
Marriage Path
Married couples
Engaged couples
Those who serve or minister to married couples
Singles Path
Single adults discerning:
Religious life
Marriage
Youth Path
Parents
Teachers, Godparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc.
Those who serve or minister to youth or young adults
Multiple Paths
If you find yourself identifying with more than one path.
How Access Works
As the Summit comes closer, you will receive an email with your exclusive link.
We will send you a reminder email the day before and the day the Summit begins.
You will also have the option to sign-up for an email and/or text reminder before each talk when registering so you don't miss anything.
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You can email us at events@myavila.com
Live Keynotes Only
Includes:
Access to all keynote talks live
Replay access to keynote talks through end of day Saturday, July 25
Optional Upgrade: Make a donation of any amount to unlock unlimited extended access.
Marriage Path + Keynotes + Extended Access
Includes:
Access to all keynote talks live
Access to 3 exclusive Marriage Path breakouts talks
Unlimited access to all Keynote talks
Unlimited access to all Marriage Path talks
Singles Path + Keynotes + Extended Access
Includes:
Access to all keynote talks live
Access to 3 exclusive Singles Path breakouts talks
Unlimited access to all Keynote talks
Unlimited access to all Singles Path talks
Youth Path + Keynotes + Extended Access
Includes:
Access to all keynote talks live
Access to 3 exclusive Youth Path breakouts talks
Unlimited access to all Keynote talks
Unlimited access to all Youth Path talks
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Includes:
Access to all keynote talks live
Access to all breakouts talks in the paths you select
Unlimited access to all Keynote talks
Unlimited access to all selected path talks
Significant savings when you bundle more than one path
Event Speakers
Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN’s worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses.
Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com.
In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.
Mary Ruth Hackett holds a PhD in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis in parenting and identity development. This passion led to the development of her podcast Parenting Smarts, and an unexpected career writing and speaking about the practical applications of developmental psychology. A contributor to Spiritualdirection.com, Blessed is She, and The Catholic Sun, Dr Mary Ruth writes and teaches at the important intersection of faith and science, blending them both in the original harmony God intended. Born and raised in Arizona, Dr Mary Ruth resides in the Phoenix area with her husband and four children. She is the author of several books.
Monsignor Charles Pope is the Pastor of Holy Comforter – St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. and in his spare time is involved with Catholic media and lectures across America, and has attracted many readers from across the globe through the internet. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1989 by James Cardinal Hickey. He was named a Monsignor in 2005. He is a well-known blogger and columnist for the National Catholic Register and Our Sunday Visitor. He is also the author of two books, The Ten Commandments and Catholic and Curious. He has preached at retreats for priests in numerous dioceses and has given many talks at parishes and national gatherings.
Charles D. Fraune holds a Master of Arts in Theology from the Christendom College Graduate School, as well as an Advanced Apostolic Catechetical Diploma. He is the founder of Slaying Dragons Press, his full-time work since 2021, and is the author of nine books, the most popular being Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, The Rise of the Occult: What Exorcists and Former Occultists Want You to Know, and The Occult Among Us: Exorcists and Former Occultists Expose the Nature of This Modern Evil. Charles lives with his family in the Diocese of Charlotte, NC.
Father Anthony Federico is the Director of Vocations & Seminarians for the Archdiocese of Hartford. A native of New Haven, Connecticut, he was ordained a priest in 2019. Before entering the seminary, Father Anthony worked as a sportswriter and editor at ESPN. He is the author of Joe B., a novel which reimagines the Book of Job in modern-day Manhattan, and the co-host of the Practically Catholic podcast, which, along with a young missionary mom, offers the faithful practical advice about living the Catholic faith in everyday life.
Kathleen Beckman is an author, evangelist, and retreat director. She co-founded an apostate of intercessory prayer for priests and serves as the administrator of healing, deliverance, and exorcism in her diocese.
O Lord my God, teach my heart this day where and how to see you, where and how to find you. You have made me and remade me, and you have bestowed on me all the good things I possess, and still I do not know you. I have not yet done that for which I was made. Teach me to seek you, for I cannot seek you unless you teach me, or find you unless you show yourself to me. Let me seek you in my desire, let me desire you in my seeking. Let me find you by loving you, let me love you when I find you.
Schedule
Thursday, July 23
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Friday, July 24
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| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Central USA |
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| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Central USA |
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| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Central USA |
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| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Central USA |
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| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Central USA |
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Saturday, July 25
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Central USA |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:45 PM Central USA |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central USA |
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Heavenly Father, we worship You, our Creator You have revealed Your tender love for us through the love of our mothers. Bless our mothers and reward them for their sacrificial love. Grant consolation and strength to mothers who are exhausted, those struggling to hold their families together and those in difficult marriages. Bless our mothers, Lord, and grant eternal rest to those who have died. Let men and women who never knew a mother's love come to know that of Mary, Your mother. Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
