Fr. Timothy Gallagher - Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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CALG2 – The Second, Third and Fourth Point – The Contemplation to Attain the Love of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Podcast
December 06, 2019 14:41 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB"Contemplation to Attain the Love of God" Part 2 - Fr. Gallagher looks at an exercise of prayer that St. Ignatius places at the end of the spiritual journey of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises but because of their richness they can also be fruitful outside of that original context and in daily life. In this episode, he covers the Second, Third and Fourth Point. The post CALG2 – The Second, Third and Fourth Point – The Contemplation to Attain the Love of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V...
CALG1 – The Notes, The Preludes and The First Point- The Contemplation to Attain the Love of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Podcast
December 04, 2019 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB"Contemplation to Attain the Love of God" Part 1 - Fr. Gallagher looks at an exercise of prayer that St. Ignatius places at the end of the spiritual journey of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises but because of their richness they can also be fruitful outside of that original context and in daily life. In this episode, he covers an introduction to the prayer, the Notes, the Preludes, and the First Point The post CALG1 – The Notes, The Preludes and The First Point- The Contemplation to Attain t...
LST13 – Joy and Gratitude – The Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Podcast
November 26, 2019 20:28 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBEpisode 13 - In this conversation, Fr. Gallagher reflects on the joy and gratitude of St. Therese and our call to become a saint. Here are some of the various texts Fr. Gallagher refers to in this episode: The Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux, Vol. I: 1877-1890 (Critical edition of the complete works of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux) Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux, Vol. II St. Therese to her sister Celine: "Gratitude is the thing that brings us the most grace. I have learned this from e...
LST12 – St. Therese and the Charism of Wisdom and the Little Acts of Love – The Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Podcast
October 30, 2019 20:38 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBEpisode 12 - In this conversation, Fr. Gallagher reflects on St. Therese's "charism of wisdom" and her "little way" as compassionate, often hidden, expressions of love. The post LST12 – St. Therese and the Charism of Wisdom and the Little Acts of Love – The Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
A Novena in Honor of Ven. Bruno Lanteri Day 7 – Seminar/Retreat Novena
August 02, 2019 05:12 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MBDay 7 – Acquiring Spiritual Joy “Means for acquiring Joyfulness: 1. Ask the Lord for joyfulness. Joy or cheerfulness is the second fruit of the Holy Spirit [Galatians 5:22]. Blessed [John] Berchmans [1599-1621] was always so joyful that many called him Saint Leto [joy] and Saint IIario [laughter]. Joy was a grace he daily prayed for at Mass. 2. Think frequently of the Lord and thank Him for the goods that we possess and hope to possess. For example, thank him for the grace of God that we...
A Novena in Honor of Ven. Bruno Lanteri Day 6 – Seminar/Retreat Novena
August 01, 2019 05:28 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBDay 6 – Protecting against Sin and Vice “Through joyfulness one avoids sins and easily triumphs over temptation. It is proper to temptations to begin to instill despondency and sadness. And in these troubled waters the devil begins to fish. The joyful man has great regard for and always enjoys the spiritual goods he hopes for and possesses. When these are compared to the apparent goods temptations offer, he quickly decides the question with the exclamation of St. Philip, "Paradise, Paradise...
A Novena in Honor of Ven. Bruno Lanteri Day 4 – In Preparation for the Seminar/Retreat
July 30, 2019 05:30 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MBDay 4 – Strengthening the Reasons to be Joyful 1. Our gratitude requires it. We have an obligation to be thankful for the spiritual goods we possess. How will we ever show enough appreciation for them unless we really enjoy them and celebrate them? 2. Our honor demands it. How can we rejoice and show gratitude [for spiritual goods] if we are sad and melancholy? One would enjoy, most certainly, being favored by a prince, receiving worldly riches and the hope for even more. Do we have any e...
A Novena in Honor of Ven. Bruno Lanteri Day 3 – In Preparation for the Seminar/Retreat
July 29, 2019 05:20 - 3 minutes - 2.68 MBDay 3 – Turning toward Spiritual Joy “Spiritual joy is experienced when one ponders the spiritual goods it possesses. What are these goods? Participation in the divine nature (as children of God), union with Jesus Christ, being in the bosom of the Church as her children, God's special protection, the gifts of the theological virtues, the Sacraments, the communion of saints, grace, friendship with God, the merits of our actions, the glory of heaven that is already almost ours by the firm hop...
CALG1 – The Notes, The Preludes and The First Prayer – The Contemplation to Attain the Love of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Podcast
April 10, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB"Contemplation to Attain the Love of God" Part 1 - Fr. Gallagher looks at an exercise of prayer that St. Ignatius places at the end of the spiritual journey of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises but because of their richness they can also be fruitful outside of that original context and in daily life. In this episode, he covers an introduction to the prayer, the Notes, the Preludes, and the First Point The post CALG1 – The Notes, The Preludes and The First Prayer – The Contemplation to Attain...
SD10 – Recalling the Responses to Spiritual Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
April 01, 2019 17:59 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode 10 – Fr. Gallagher recalls the pointed responses to desolation found in Rules 5 – 14. He then shares some personal reflections which demonstrate how helpful the rules helpful in resisting Spiritual Desolation. From Setting the Captives Free: Personal Reflections on Ignatian Discernment of Spirits “The Enemy Claims Power over the Future” I wrote ... Read more The post SD10 – Recalling the Responses to Spiritual Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action...
BA-V15 – The Quality and Aim of Our Actions – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
March 04, 2019 15:15 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, Fr. Gallagher offers that a clear understanding of one’s state of life and of one’s specific path toward holiness—one’s vocation—forms a basic point of the spiritual direction which Lanteri offers to the laity. It is in “this state…and not in another” that God “wills that I serve Him and gain my salvation.” ... Read more The post BA-V15 – The Quality and Aim of Our Actions – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
SD9 “Pre-Event” Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
March 03, 2019 15:16 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBEpisode 9 – Fr. Gallagher offers insights on a form of Spiritual Desolation he terms as “Pre-Event” Desolation. He uses this description to define a type of desolation that can affect someone who, for example, is about to enter into a retreat or pilgrimage, or some type of spiritual or ministry based undertaking. From Setting ... Read more The post SD9 “Pre-Event” Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast...
BA-V12 Spiritual Accompaniment and its Fruits Pt 1 – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
March 03, 2019 13:17 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the actual spiritual direction Ven. Bruno Lanteri offered to a laywoman, Gabriella Solaro della Margarita, mother of Clemente Solara della Margarita, well known in Italian history as a political figure and faithful Catholic. The mother of six children, she is described as a woman “of faithful heart… with ... Read more The post BA-V12 Spiritual Accompaniment and its Fruits Pt 1 – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discern...
BA-V13 Spiritual Accompaniment and its Fruits Pt 2 – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
March 03, 2019 12:22 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, In this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the actual spiritual direction Ven. Bruno Lanteri offered to a laywoman, Gabriella Solaro della Margarita. You can obtain just the audio podcast if you would prefer For the other episodes in this series check out Fr. Timothy Gallagher’s “Discerning Hearts” page The post BA-V13 Spiritual Accompaniment and its Fruits Pt 2 – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
BA-V9 The Daring To Want To Be Saints – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
March 02, 2019 12:21 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the time of the “Restoration” in the life of Ven. Bruno Lanteri. This is a period where there is now freedom in Europe to practice the faith, but a time of increasing secular hostility directed at the Church. Though limited by his health, Ven. Lanteri, inspired and supplied the formation to those who would go out and mission to the world. Deeply rooted in the Lord, with incredible zeal, he would awaken the “daring to want to be saints” in thos...
BA-V7 Suffering and Growth in the Spiritual Life – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
March 01, 2019 12:43 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the importance of spiritual direction in the life of Ven. Lanteri and in his instruction to his spiritual directees. Fr. Gallagher addresses what is it to be a “spiritual director”? What are the characteristics of the director-directee relationship? He will emphasize the importance of the “continuity of contact” which is vitally important in that relationship. Also, Fr. Gallagher discusses how that relationship should be a “good fit” for both ...
BA-V8 Suffering and Growth in the Spiritual Life – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
March 01, 2019 10:09 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the difficult times that was experienced by Ven. Bruno Lanteri, not only as a result of the political and cultural movements of the day, but also from physical and emotional persecutions in his own life. After being stripped of almost everything, Ven. Lanteri’s spiritual practice sustained and strengthened ... Read more The post BA-V8 Suffering and Growth in the Spiritual Life – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discern...
BA-V5 The Spiritual Struggle and the Remedy Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
February 28, 2019 12:05 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the importance of the “spiritual struggles” in the life Ven. Lanteri. Outwardly, he was faced with a hostile secular climate. He also experienced tremendous physical struggles, as well as an inner resistance to certain virtues. Prayer, meditation, reflection and study became a remedy for Ven. Lanteri. Fr. Gallagher ... Read more The post BA-V5 The Spiritual Struggle and the Remedy Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Disce...
BA-V6 Refuse to Accept Discouragement – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
February 28, 2019 11:44 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the importance of the virtues of prudence, humility, and perseverance in the life of Ven. Lanteri and in his instruction to his spiritual directees. He speaks of what is at the heart of what turns discouragement into hope – that it is vital to have a deep sense of the goodness of God. Ven. Lanteri encourages all of us even today to recall God’s mercy, faithfulness, and love in the circumstances and challenges found in the context of our vocati...
BA-V3 – The Crucible of Suffering and the Gift of Faith – Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
February 27, 2019 12:05 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the influence of Fr. Nikolaus Joseph Albert von Diesbach on the young Bruno Lanteri. An encounter with a good spiritual book facilitates the conversion of Fr. Diesbach at a critical time in his life. Spiritual reading and the use of “media” of the time is a precursor to what we now call the “New Evangelization.” That use of Spiritual reading to aid in conversion and growth in the spiritual life is discussed in depth by Fr. Gallagher. He also r...
BA-V4 The Importance of a Spiritual Program Begin Again with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
February 27, 2019 11:08 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the influence of Fr. Nikolaus Joseph Albert von Diesbach on the young Bruno Lanteri. An encounter with a good spiritual book facilitates the conversion of Fr. Diesbach at a critical time in his life. Spiritual reading and the use of “media” of the time is a precursor to what we now call the “New Evangelization.” That use of Spiritual reading to aid in conversion and growth in the spiritual life is discussed in depth by Fr. Gallagher. He also r...