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Spiritual Warfare and the Family

Avila Summit - July 23 - 25, 2026

St Joseph

"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. 

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?

three paths

 

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. 

 

 

 

Questions? Need help?

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

Bundle and Save (Multiple Paths)

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

 

An exclusive line-up of renowned speakers dedicated to the fight against spiritual warfare.

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

All Times in Central USA
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Central USA
Dan Burke and Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett

 

Welcome and Introductions

with Dan Burke and Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett

 

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Central USA
Msgr. Charles Pope

 

Spiritual Warfare and the Family

with Msgr. Charles Pope

 

Friday, July 24

All Times in Central USA
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Central USA
Dan and Stephanie Burke

 

Spiritual Warfare in Marriage

with Dan and Stephanie Burke

 

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Central USA
Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett

 

To Be Announced

with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett

 

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Central USA
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PATHWAYS TALKS

Marriage:

Dan and Stephanie Burke

Youth:

Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett

Singles:

Jackie Mulligan

 

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central USA
Kathleen Beckman

 

To Be Announced

with Kathleen Beckmann

 

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Central USA
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PATHWAYS TALKS

Marriage:

Dan and Stephanie Burke

Youth:

Kathleen Beckman

Singles:

Becky & Steve Greene

 

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Central USA
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To Be Announced

with Msgr. Stephen Rossetti

 

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Central USA
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Panel Discussion

with To Be Announced

 

Saturday, July 25

All Times in Central USA
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Central USA
Charles Fraune

 

To Be Announced

with Charles Fraune

 

10:00 AM - 10:45 PM
Central USA
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PATHWAYS TALKS

Marriage:

Dan and Stephanie Burke

Youth:

Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett

Singles:

Fr. Anthony Federico

 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central USA
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Q&A

with To Be Announced

 

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.


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St. Michael

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.