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BTP-LOT16 – The Nature of Spiritual Direction – The Life of St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 12, 2024 20:35 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

The Nature of Spiritual Direction – The Life of St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor delve into the topic of spiritual direction, using insights from the experiences of St. Teresa of Avila. The significance of spiritual guidance and the challenges that can arise ... Read more The post BTP-LOT16 – The Nature of Spiritual Direction – The Life of St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts P...

Friday of the Second Week of Eastertide – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 12, 2024 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.98 MB

Friday of the Second Week of Eastertide - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Friday of the Second Week of...

Ep. 6 – A Sister of St. Thérèse: Servant of God, Léonie Martin – Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 11, 2024 16:30 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

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SCS2 – The Fundamental Maxim and The Dark Night of Self-Knowldege – St. Catherine of Siena with Fr. Thomas McDermott O.P. – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 11, 2024 15:18 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this episode, Fr. McDermott discusses the difference between solitude and isolation by means of moments in St. Catherine's life. What is a "Third Order" and why did St. Catherine choose this means to live out her life? A dream affected St. Catherine deeply. Fr. McDermott teaches how we can discern dreams that might occur in our lives. Why would St. Catherine have a special devotion to St. Mary Magdalene? Fr. McDermott discusses the significance of the "fundamental maxim" and the ...

Thursday of the Second Week of Eastertide – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 11, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 7.06 MB

Thursday of the Second Week of Eastertide - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Thursday of the Second Wee...

Wednesday of the Second Week of Eastertide – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 10, 2024 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

Wednesday of the Second Week of Eastertide - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Wednesday of the Second W...

SCS1 – Introduction & Childhood – St. Catherine of Siena with Fr. Thomas McDermott O.P. – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 09, 2024 19:12 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

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Tuesday of the Second Week of Eastertide – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 09, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 7.06 MB

Tuesday of the Second Week of Eastertide - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Tuesday of the Second Week ...

DWG4 – Deepening Spiritual Foundations – The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 08, 2024 15:59 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

This episode offers a look at the importance of the disposition of heart, which like the Blessed Virgin Mary, seeks the will of God in whatever He wants. How do we gain that disposition and what are the means of obtaining that grace is what discussed in the next several episodes. In this conversation the importance of the retreat and even more importantly the role of sacraments is discussed. The post DWG4 – Deepening Spiritual Foundations – The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decis...

The Annunciation of the Lord – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 08, 2024 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MB

The Annunciation of the Lord - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post The Annunciation of the Lord – A Time o...

Who are you? Your Catholic Identity on Divine Mercy Sunday with Msgr. John Esseff

April 07, 2024 13:42 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter and it's meanings for our lives. He discusses the identity of the Christian, and in particular, what it means to be a "Catholic". The post Who are you? Your Catholic Identity on Divine Mercy Sunday with Msgr. John Esseff appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Divine Mercy Chaplet – Text and Audio – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 07, 2024 06:45 - 8 minutes - 18.7 MB

The Divine Mercy Chaplet 1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross, 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and The Apostles Creed. 2. Then on the Our Father Beads say the following: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement ... Read more The post Divine Mercy Chaplet – Text and Audio – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Divine Mercy Sunday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 07, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MB

Divine Mercy Sunday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Divine Mercy Sunday – A Time of Lectio Divina fo...

Divine Mercy Novena – Day Nine – Mp3 Audio & Text

April 06, 2024 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

Ninth Day - " The souls who have become lukewarm." “Today bring to Me the Souls who have become Lukewarm, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. These souls wound My Heart most painfully. My soul suffered the most dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls. They were the reason I cried out: ‘Father, take this cup away from Me, if it be Your will.’ For them, the last hope of salvation is to run to My mercy.” Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. ...

Easter Saturday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 06, 2024 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MB

Easter Saturday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Easter Saturday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Di...

BTP20 – Heaven In Faith: Day 10 Prayer 2 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

April 05, 2024 16:46 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

From "Heaven in Faith: Day 10 Prayer 2" found in The Complete Works vol 1: 44. ...In the heaven of our soul let us be praises of glory of the Holy Trinity, praises of love of our Immaculate Mother. One day the veil will fall, we will be introduced into the eternal courts, and there will we will sing in the bosom of infinite Love. And God will give us "the new name promised to the Victor."" What will it be? LAUDEM GLORIAE" The post BTP20 – Heaven In Faith: Day 10 Prayer 2 by St. Elizabet...

Divine Mercy Novena – Day Eight – Mp3 Audio & Text

April 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

Eighth Day - " The souls who are detained in purgatory" “Today bring to Me the Souls who are in the prison of Purgatory, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. Let the torrents of My Blood cool down their scorching flames. All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They are making retribution to My justice. It is in your power to bring them relief. Draw all the indulgences from the treasury of My Church and offer them on their behalf. Oh, if you only knew the torments they suffer, you wou...

Easter Friday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 05, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MB

Easter Friday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Easter Friday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discer...

St. Isidore of Seville – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 04, 2024 14:57 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

From Vatican.va, an excerpt from the teachings ofPope Benedict XVI General Audience 2008 To understand Isidore better it is first of all necessary to recall the complexity of the political situations in his time to which I have already referred: during the years of his boyhood he was obliged to experience the bitterness of exile. He was nevertheless pervaded with apostolic enthusiasm. He experienced the rapture of contributing to the formation of a people that was at last rediscovering ...

Ep. 5 – A Sister of St. Thérèse: Servant of God, Léonie Martin – Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 04, 2024 13:56 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

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Divine Mercy Novena – Day Seven – Mp3 Audio & Text

April 04, 2024 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.38 MB

Seventh Day - "The souls who especially venerate and glorify Jesus’ mercy" “Today bring to Me the Souls who especially venerate and glorify My Mercy*, and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spirit. They are living images of My Compassionate Heart. These souls will shine with a special brightness in the next life. Not one of them will go into the fire of hell. I shall particularly defend each one of them at the hour of death.” ...

Easter Thursday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 04, 2024 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

Easter Thursday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Easter Thursday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Di...

BTP19 – Heaven In Faith: Day 10 Prayer 1 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

April 03, 2024 16:04 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

From "Heaven in Faith: Day 10 Prayer 1" found in The Complete Works vol 1: 40. "It seems to me that the attitude of the Virgin during the months that elapsed between the Annunciation and the Nativity is the model for interior souls, those whom God has chosen to live within, in the depths of the bottomless abyss. In what peace, in what recollection Mary lent herself to everything she did! How even the most trivial things were divinized by her! For through it all the Virgin remained the a...

Divine Mercy Novena – Day Six – Mp3 Audio & Text

April 03, 2024 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Sixth Day - "The meek and humble souls and the souls of children" "Today bring to Me the Meek and Humble Souls and the Souls of Little Children, and immerse them in My mercy. These souls most closely resemble My Heart. They strengthened Me during My bitter agony. I saw them as earthly Angels, who will keep vigil at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace. I favor humble souls with My confidence.” Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, “Learn from Me for I am meek and...

Easter Wednesday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 03, 2024 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Easter Wednesday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Easter Wednesday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the ...

Divine Mercy Novena – Day Five – Mp3 Audio & Text

April 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.04 MB

“Today bring to Me the Souls of those who have separated themselves from My Church*, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. During My bitter Passion they tore at My Body and Heart, that is, My Church. As they return to unity with the Church My wounds heal and in this way they alleviate My Passion.” Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who have separated themse...

Easter Tuesday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 02, 2024 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

Easter Tuesday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Easter Tuesday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Dis...

DWG3 – Foundation of Discernment – The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

April 01, 2024 15:55 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

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Easter Monday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

April 01, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.64 MB

Easter Monday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Easter Monday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Disce...

Divine Mercy Novena – Day Four – Mp3 Audio & Text

April 01, 2024 04:00 - 1 minute - 944 KB

“Today bring to Me those who do not believe in God and those who do not know Me; I was thinking also of them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My Heart. Immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.” The post Divine Mercy Novena – Day Four – Mp3 Audio & Text appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Happy Easter!!!! Have You Encountered Jesus? – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff

March 31, 2024 08:13 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Happy Easter!!!! Have You Encountered Jesus? Gospel JN 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disci...

Divine Mercy Novena – Day Three- Mp3 Audio & Text

March 31, 2024 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.87 MB

Divine Mercy Novena - Day Three - “Today bring to Me all Devout and Faithful Souls, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. These souls brought me consolation on the Way of the Cross. They were a drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness.” The post Divine Mercy Novena – Day Three- Mp3 Audio & Text appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Easter Sunday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

March 31, 2024 03:00 - 8 minutes - 6.28 MB

Easter Sunday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Easter Sunday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Disce...

“A Day of Vigil with the Blessed Virgin Mary” – A Holy Saturday Reflection with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

March 30, 2024 14:52 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

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PoC-46 Holy Saturday: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation

March 30, 2024 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.08 MB

Taking Up Our Cross. . .Be Not Afraid Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Is life a series of “gifts” from God or tragedies? Seek—Encounter the empty tombs of life with the expectation that they are signs of the Risen Christ. Knock—Meditate on 1 John 4:18–19. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and he who fears is not perfected in love. We love, because he first loved us. How do you view the events of your life, as God punis...

Divine Mercy Novena – Day Two – Mp3 audio & Text

March 30, 2024 04:00 - 1 minute - 920 KB

Divine Mercy Novena - Day Two - "The souls of priests and religious" “Today bring to Me the Souls of Priests and Religious, and immerse them in My unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave me strength to endure My bitter Passion. Through them as through channels My mercy flows out upon mankind.” Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service,* that they may perform worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may g...

Holy Saturday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

March 30, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MB

Holy Saturday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Holy Saturday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Disce...

A Special Good Friday Reflection with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast

March 29, 2024 13:47 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the meaning of Good Friday for the life of every Christian.  We are closely united to Jesus in his Passion.  Who are the people who have caused you to suffer?  What are wounds that have been inflicted during your lifetime?  What are the wounds you have inflicted on others?  How can those wounds be healed?  He also proclaims how the Cross of Christ defeated the devil and continues to defeat the enemy today. The post A Special Good Friday Reflection with Msgr. John Es...

The Mystery of Good Friday – A Special Conversation with Deacon James Keating Ph.D. and Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast

March 29, 2024 13:37 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

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Good Friday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

March 29, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MB

Good Friday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Good Friday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning...

PoC-45 Good Friday: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation

March 29, 2024 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MB

Taking Up Our Cross. . .To Stay with Jesus Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Do I feel “lucky” to carry the cross that God has given me? Seek—Keep the cross of Christ before you at all times. Let it be a reminder of Christ’s forgiveness for you when you feel sorrowful for your sins. Let it be a sign of God’s love for others when you are tempted to judge. Let it be a light that you can share with those whose lives you touch. Knock—Meditate on 1 Corinthians 12:26–27. If one member su...

Divine Mercy Novena – Day One – Mp3 audio & Text

March 29, 2024 00:00 - 1 minute - 929 KB

“Today bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. In this way you will console Me in the bitter grief into which the loss of souls plunges Me.” The post Divine Mercy Novena – Day One – Mp3 audio & Text appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Ep 4 – A Sister of St. Thérèse: Servant of God, Léonie Martin – Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

March 28, 2024 15:14 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode, we come to learn of "the pivotal moment" in the life of Léonie. Even with all of the physical and emotional issues suffered by Léonie, there seemed to be something more, a mystery as it were, that prevented Zélie from having a deep maternal relationship with her struggling daughter. Zélie would say that this inability to win the heart of this difficult daughter was for her "the greatest sorrow of her life." Since the death of Sr. Marie Dosithée (Élise Guérin), Zélie begged...

Conference 3: Holy Triduum – That All May Be One: A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. John Esseff & Sr. Cor Immaculatum Heffernan

March 28, 2024 05:15 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Conference 3: The Holy Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday) – That All May Be One:  A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. Esseff & Sr. Cor Immaculatum Heffernan – Discerning Hearts Online Retreat Retreat Directors: Monsignor John A. Esseff and Sister Cor Immaculatum Heffernan, IHM The Paschal Mystery The Last Supper…Passion…Death…Burial Theme: Jesus’ love, ... Read more The post Conference 3: Holy Triduum – That All May Be One: A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. John Esseff & Sr. Cor Imma...

PoC-44 Holy Thursday: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation

March 28, 2024 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.64 MB

Taking Up Our Cross. . .In Imitation of Christ Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Am I willing to do small things for Christ? Seek—Volunteer to do a task that no one wants to do, a menial or unpleasant one, all the while uniting yourself with the Passion and death of Jesus. Knock—Meditate on Philippians 2:5–8. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied hims...

Holy Thursday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

March 28, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MB

Holy Thursday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Holy Thursday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discer...

BTP-LOT15 – Stages of Spiritual Growth – The Life of St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast

March 27, 2024 18:32 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

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PoC-43 Holy Wednesday: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation

March 27, 2024 04:00 - 5 MB

Taking Up Our Cross. . .Be Prepared Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—How well do I prepare for the Eucharist I receive at Mass? Seek——Try to participate fully in the Eucharist each time you are present; if possible, attend daily. Be mindful of what you do at Mass, what you hear and how you respond. Learn more about the Mass. Knock—Meditate on 1 Corinthians 11:27–30. Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning t...

Wednesday of Holy Week – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

March 27, 2024 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

Wednesday of Holy Week - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Wednesday of Holy Week – A Time of Lectio Div...

CTD6 – The Oasis of Lent – Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts Podcast

March 26, 2024 16:40 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Communal worship speaks to this need. We usually imagine worship as a break in our secular lives, or sometimes even an obstacle to achieving other goals. With this attitude, worship is sometimes simply seen as “time out” from what is really important. Without denying the importance of secular realities for the laity, could we look at worship in another way? Worship is not an obstacle to daily living; it is not time off from more vital realities. Worship is, in fact, the great doorway into al...

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George Lucas
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Peter Kreeft
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