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DWG3 - Foundation of Discernment - The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher - Discerning Hearts Podcast The post DWG3 – Foundation of Discernment – The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/dwg3-foundation-of-discernment-the-discernment-of-gods-will-in-everyday-decisions-with-fr-timothy-gallagher-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
"A Day of Vigil with the Blessed Virgin Mary" - A Holy Saturday Reflection with Msgr. John Esseff - Discerning Hearts Podcast The post “A Day of Vigil with the Blessed Virgin Mary” – A Holy Saturday Reflection with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/a-day-of-vigil-with-the-blessed-virgin-mary-a-holy-saturday-reflection-with-msgr-john-esseff-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
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 Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/a-special-good-friday-reflection-with-msgr-john-esseff-discerning-hearts-catholic-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
The Mystery of Good Friday - A Special Conversation with Deacon James Keating Ph.D. and Kris McGregor - Discerning Hearts Podcast The post The Mystery of Good Friday – A Special Conversation with Deacon James Keating Ph.D. and Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/the-mystery-of-good-friday-a-special-conversation-with-deacon-james-keating-ph-d-and-kris-mcgregor-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
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 her beloved oldest sister to intercede for her in heaven in order to return her poor child's heart to her. At this same time Marie, her oldest daughter, having finished her time at boarding school was now home. Marie, who began to help with the care for her younger sisters, became aware of an alarming situation involving the maid Louise and her concealed abusive treatment of Léonie. She promptly informed her mother. Zélie, with this new knowledge and understanding, took immediate action. The post Ep 4 – A Sister of St. Thérèse: Servant of God, Léonie Martin – Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ep-4-a-sister-of-st-therese-servant-of-god-leonie-martin-bearer-of-hope-with-fr-timothy-gallagher-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
BTP-LOT15 - Stages of Spiritual Growth - The Life of St. Teresa of Avila - Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles - Discerning Hearts Podcast The post BTP-LOT15 – Stages of Spiritual Growth – The Life of St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/btp-lot15-stages-of-spiritual-growth-the-life-of-st-teresa-of-avila-beginning-to-pray-with-dr-anthony-lilles-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
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 all that is both secular and holy. It is our way into real living. In worship, we find the great integration of the simple, ordinary, and plain (people, bread, wine, words) with the holy and transcendent (paschal mystery, incarnation, grace, transformation, salvation). The call of the laity is to carry into each day of work and domestic commitment the truth that the ordinary and the holy are not opposed. Only sin and the holy are opposed. Lenten worship services help us bring this truth to the world. The more we come to see the presence of Christ in worship as a presence that permeates our being in the world, the more we will hunger to participate in worship as the source of our moral witness in everyday life. The Eucharist primarily is our participation in Christ’s Paschal Mystery, which is his self-offering to the Father, both in his life and upon the cross, and is also the Father’s response in raising him from the dead. Christ came to us; he came to dwell upon Earth and take on created goodness so that all in creation that is not good (sin) may be transformed by his presence, by grace. We too, in communion with him through the grace of the sacramental life, fill the ordinary world with his presence and become witnesses to this salvation through virtue and grace cooperating in moral activity. The post CTD6 – The Oasis of Lent – Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ctd6-the-oasis-of-lent-crossing-the-desert-lent-and-conversion-with-deacon-james-keating-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
This episode offers a instruction on how important it is to allow God to guide us not only in the big discernments of life, but also the decisions we make everyday The post DWG2 – God’s Guidance in Everyday Decisions – The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/dwg2-gods-guidance-in-everyday-decisions-the-discernment-of-gods-will-in-everyday-decisions-with-fr-timothy-gallagher-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
Episode 16 Beginning to Pray: "Heaven in Faith" Day 8 Prayer 2- "It seems to me that all is loss since I have known the excelling knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ..." From "Heaven in Faith: Day 8 Prayer 2" found in The Complete Works vol 1: 30. Let us lovingly eat this bread of the will of God. If sometimes His will is more crucifying, we can doubtless say with our adored Master: "Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by," but we will add immediately: "Yet not as I will, but as You will"; and in strength and serenity, with the divine Crucified, we will also climb our calvary singing in the depths of our hearts and raising a hymn of thanksgiving to the Father. The post BTP16 – Heaven In Faith: Day 8 Prayer 2 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/btp16-heaven-in-faith-day-8-prayer-2-by-st-elizabeth-of-the-trinity-beginning-to-pray-with-dr-anthony-lilles-discerning-hearts-podcasts/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
Palm 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 Palm Sunday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/palm-sunday-a-time-of-lectio-divina-for-the-discerning-heart-podcast-3/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
From "Heaven in Faith: Day 8 Prayer 1" found in The Complete Works vol 1: 26. This is how the mystery of predestination, the mystery of divine election appeared to the enlightened gaze of the Apostle. "Those whom He has foreknown" Are not we of that number? Cannot God say to our soul what he once said through the voice of His prophet: "I passed by you and saw you. I saw that the time had come for you to be loved. I spread my garment over you. I swore to you to protect you, and I made a covenant with you, and you became mine." The post BTP15 – Heaven In Faith: Day 8 Prayer 1 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/btp15-heaven-in-faith-day-8-prayer-1-by-st-elizabeth-of-the-trinity-beginning-to-pray-with-dr-anthony-lilles-discerning-hearts-podcasts/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
In this episode, we begin to hear from the perspective of St. Therese and her early memories of Léonie. Also, Zélie continues to share her fears, frustrations, deep concerns for her Léonie. She thinks she has found an answer with the arrival of two retired nuns. They might be able to teach her challenging daughter, but not all is what it appears to be with these two women. There is also something of a mystery surrounding Zélie and Leonie's relationship. What is preventing Zélie from breaking through to her daughter? Then another sad death affects the family, while Zélie begins to experience her own health failing. What will become of her poor Léonie? The post Ep 3 – A Sister of St. Thérèse: Servant of God, Léonie Martin – Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ep-3-a-sister-of-st-therese-servant-of-god-leonie-martin-bearer-of-hope-with-fr-timothy-gallagher-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
From "Heaven in Faith: Day 7 Prayer 2" found in The Complete Works vol 1: 24..."When God sees that we are prepared to receive His grace, His generous goodness is ready to give us the gift that will give us His likeness. Our aptitude for receiving His grace depends on the inner integrity with which we move towards Him." And then God, "bringing us His gifts," can "give Himself, imprint on us His likeness, forgive, and free us." The post BTP14 – Heaven In Faith: Day 7 Prayer 2 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/btp14-heaven-in-faith-day-7-prayer-2-by-st-elizabeth-of-the-trinity-beginning-to-pray-with-dr-anthony-lilles-discerning-hearts-podcasts/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
CTD5 – Leaving the Desert - Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion with Deacon James Keating - Discerning Hearts Podcast "Celebrating the sacrament of reconciliation is, for many Catholics, a most daunting prospect. This sacrament has been the source of many jokes, composed perhaps by persons seeking to reduce the level of stress they feel regarding one of its main components: naming personal sin. The naming of one's own sin to oneself and to a priest is self-revelatory to the point of evoking anxiety. Initially, it can be true that some level of apprehension may accompany this sacrament, but over time with regular celebration of this form of worship, anxiety diminishes. Most positively the sacrament of reconciliation promotes truthful self-knowledge regarding sin in the context of Christ's saving presence. Once someone experiences both the naming of sin and the reception of God's mercy in this sacrament, he or she actually begins to celebrate this sacrament and see it as a great gift from Christ and his Church." The post CTD5 – Leaving the Desert – Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ctd5-leaving-the-desert-crossing-the-desert-lent-and-conversion-with-deacon-james-keating-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
BTP13 - Heaven In Faith: Day 7 Prayer 1 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles - Discerning Hearts Podcasts The post BTP13 – Heaven In Faith: Day 7 Prayer 1 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/btp13-heaven-in-faith-day-7-prayer-1-by-st-elizabeth-of-the-trinity-beginning-to-pray-with-dr-anthony-lilles-discerning-hearts-podcasts/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
Join Dr. Matthew Bunson and Kris McGregor as they discuss St. Cyril of Jerusalem in this Doctors of Church Discerning Hearts Podcast The post St. Cyril of Jerusalem – The Doctors of the Church with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/st-cyril-of-jerusalem-the-doctors-of-the-church-with-dr-matthew-bunson-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
The Fifth Sunday of Lent - Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast The post The Fifth Sunday of Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/the-fifth-sunday-of-lent-building-a-kingdom-of-love-with-msgr-john-esseff-discerning-hearts-catholic-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
It was a delight to talk once again to Dr. Kevin Vost. In his new book Three Irish Saints: A Guide to Finding Your Spiritual Style, he brings forward of 3 incredible saints who can help us bring about a greater awareness of ourselves, as well as bringing us closer to our relationship with God. Dr. Vost is a psychologist, and physical fitness expert who examines the lives of these three great saints reveals their gifts and virtues. He then explores the question: Are you a thinker, a doer, or a lover? Included is a simple self-test to find out which spiritual master you are most like. I was well aware of St. Patrick, knew much about St. Brigid, but was knew nothing about St. Kevin, but the list doesn't stop there, Dr. Vost brings the lives of other Irish saints as well. A fun and fascinating read. The post Dr. Kevin Vost – Three Irish Saints on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ip160-dr-kevin-vost-three-irish-saints-on-inside-the-pages-3/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
Join Bruce and I as we discuss with Dr. Philip Freeman, PhD, author of "St. Patrick of Ireland", the life of this great saint. A reading from the Confession of St Patrick (Conf 34,36,37,38,39) "I give thanks to my God tirelessly who kept me faithful in the day of trial, so that today I offer sacrifice to him confidently, the living sacrifice of my life to Christ, my Lord, who preserved me in all my troubles. I can say therefore: Who am I, Lord, and what is my calling that you should cooperate with me with such divine power? Today, among heathen peoples, I praise and proclaim your name in all places, not only when things go well but also in times of stress. Whether I receive good or ill, I return thanks equally to God, who taught me always to trust him unreservedly. His answer to my prayer inspired me in these latter days to undertake this holy and wonderful work in spite of my ignorance, and to imitate in some way those who, as the Lord foretold, would preach his Good News as a witness to all nations before the end of the world. How did I come by this wisdom which was not my own, I who neither knew what was in store for me, nor what it was to relish God? What was the source of the gift I got later, the great and beneficial gift of knowing and loving God, even if it meant leaving my homeland and my relatives? I came to the Irish heathens to preach the Good News and to put up with insults from unbelievers. I heard my mission abused, I endured many persecutions even to the extent of chains; I gave up my free-born status for the good of others. Should I be worthy I am ready to give even my life, promptly and gladly, for his name; and it is there that I wish to spend it until I die, if the Lord should graciously allow me. I am very much in debt to God; who gave me so much grace that through me many people were born again in God and afterwards confirmed, and that clergy were ordained for them everywhere. All this was for a people newly come to belief whom the Lord took from the very ends of the earth as he promised long ago, through his prophets: ‘To you the nations will come from the ends of the earth and will say, "How false are the idols our fathers made for themselves, how useless they are." 'And again: ‘I have made you a light for the nations so that you may be a means of salvation to the ends of the earth.’ I wish to wait there for the promise of one who never breaks his word, as he promises in the gospel: 'They will come from the east and the west to take their places with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob,' just as we believe the faithful will come from every part of the world." The post St. Patrick, the apostle of Ireland… In Conversation with Dr. Philip Freeman https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/st-patrick-the-apostle-of-ireland/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
5th Sunday of Lent - 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 5th Sunday of Lent – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/5th-sunday-of-lent-a-time-of-lectio-divina-for-the-discerning-heart-podcast-3/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
From "Heaven in Faith: Day 6 Prayer 2" found in The Complete Works vol 1: If your eye is single, your whole body will be full of light. The post BTP12 – Heaven In Faith: Day 6 Prayer 2 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/btp12-heaven-in-faith-day-6-prayer-2-by-st-elizabeth-of-the-trinity-beginning-to-pray-with-dr-anthony-lilles-discerning-hearts-podcasts/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
In this episode, we hear a little more about her younger sister, Marie Hélène, who died at the age of 5, as well three other siblings, Joseph Louis, Joseph Jean-Baptiste, and Marie Mélanie-Thérèse, who all died during infancy. We then begin to experience the challenges of Leonie’s education and the ability to interact with others appropriately. What is the family to do? How can her challenges be addressed in love? We also here more from Leonie’s loving aunt, Zélie’s sister, Elise, now known as Sister Marie-Dosithée, a member the Visitation Sisters. The post Ep. 2 – A Sister of St. Thérèse: Servant of God, Léonie Martin – Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ep-2-a-sister-of-st-therese-servant-of-god-leonie-martin-bearer-of-hope-with-fr-timothy-gallagher-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
Episode 11 - Beginning to Pray: "Heaven in Faith" Day 6 Prayer 1 - "To approach God we must believe" 19. "We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us." That is our great act of faith, the way to repay our God love for love; it is "the mystery hidden" in the Father's heart, of which St. Paul speaks, which, at last, we penetrate and our whole soul thrills!" The post BTP11 – Heaven In Faith: Day 6 Prayer 1 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/btp11-heaven-in-faith-day-6-prayer-1-by-st-elizabeth-of-the-trinity-beginning-to-pray-with-dr-anthony-lilles-discerning-hearts-podcasts/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
"Any moral conversion, if it is to be real, must work its way into our minds and hearts. The conversion we undergo is one that transforms our entire person, and so our thought processes, habits, perceptions, and affections all become realigned to a new way of seeing good and evil Patience with ourselves, as well as with ohters who are also in the midst of conversion, becomes the key virtue to cultivate. God knows we are on the right track once we embrace such a conversion, and so being gentle on ourselves is not a sign of laxity or weakness of will, but a sign of wisdom. Of course, the start of a moral conversion can be dramatic and jumpstart a change, but over the long haul of life, the heart of a person must be fully cooperative; otherwise, the person will not adhere to the moral truth for long." The post CTD4 – The Desert of Sin – Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ctd4-the-desert-of-sin-crossing-the-desert-lent-and-conversion-with-deacon-james-keating-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
SD10 - Recalling the Responses to Spiritual Desolation - Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher - Discerning Hearts Podcast The post SD10 – Recalling the Responses to Spiritual Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/sd10-recalling-the-responses-to-spiritual-desolation-spiritual-desolation-be-aware-understand-take-action-with-fr-timothy-gallagher-discerning-hearts-podcast-2/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
The Power of the Cross and Baptism – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff In the podcast episode, Msgr. John Esseff discusses the cross and crucifixion, detailing their historical and theological significance, and connects these topics with the sacrament of baptism. Msgr. Esseff explains the evolution of the cross from a despised ... Read more https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/the-power-of-the-cross-and-baptism-building-a-kingdom-of-love-with-msgr-john-esseff-discerning-hearts-podcast/ The post The Power of the Cross and Baptism – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/the-power-of-the-cross-and-baptism-building-a-kingdom-of-love-with-msgr-john-esseff-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
4th Sunday of Lent - 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 4th Sunday of Lent – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/4th-sunday-of-lent-a-time-of-lectio-divina-for-the-discerning-heart-podcast-3/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
Episode 10 - Finding Hope Amidst Despair - The Final Journey with Dr. Stephen Doran, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Doran and Kris McGregor discuss societal challenges like addiction and suicide, reminding us of the importance of compassion and hope. They discuss the pressures individuals face to meet societal standards and how this can lead to self-medication and addiction. Using personal examples, Dr. Doran and Kris tell us two stories of family members who self-medicated via alcohol addiction, but have two dramatically different outcomes: one ending in tragedy and the other ending with hope. The post FJ10 – Finding Hope Amidst Despair – The Final Journey with Dr. Stephen Doran M.D. – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/fj10-finding-hope-amidst-despair-the-final-journey-with-dr-stephen-doran-m-d-discerning-hearts-catholic-podcasts/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor begin a new series that reflects on the life of the "forgotten" sister of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Servant of God Léonie Martin. Fr. Gallagher says, "Léonie's life holds a very important story because she was the forgotten one; she was the one who was in the last place; she was the one who was less gifted than the others. Today we would call her a ‘problem child’, and we'll see that she certainly was the source of great anxiety to her parents, especially to her mother, Zélie, who loved her dearly." As a child, Léonie suffered from severe illnesses and physical maladies that would plague her entire life. She also struggled with understanding social clues and interactions, and with behaving appropriately. Conventional educational models of the day failed to meet her particular needs, and she was labeled "developmentally delayed". Yet those who knew her well described her as having a "heart of gold". Who was Léonie and what were her struggles? Why has her cause of canonization begun? Father Gallagher, along with Kris McGregor, answers these questions and explains why Léonie is "a bearer of hope” in this landmark series. The post Ep. 1 – A Sister of St. Thérèse: Servant of God, Léonie Martin – Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ep-1-a-sister-of-st-therese-servant-of-god-leonie-martin-bearer-of-hope-with-fr-timothy-gallagher-discerning-hearts-podcast/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
Waiting in the Desert - Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion with Deacon James Keating - Discerning Hearts Podcasts "The ancient image of Lent as a time of withdrawal is relevant to the formation of conscience if we perceive that our consciences have been inordinately attached to anemic sources of influence. Christians are called to transform the world of culture, work, and politics according to the truths learned through Christ in the Church. It is a powerful and dignified calling. Lent affords us a good opportunity to repent of those habits, attitudes, or behaviors that reflect a preoccupation with the secular. Thus devoid of the religious, we are then called to eagerly respond to our faith and imbue the secular with religious and ethical meaning. To do less than this is to render our baptisms impotent and meaningless." The post CTD3 – Waiting in the Desert – Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/ctd3-waiting-in-the-desert-crossing-the-desert-lent-and-conversion-with-deacon-james-keating-discerning-hearts-podcasts/ appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts.
