Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts
Fr. Timothy Gallagher, Dr. Anthony Lilles, Fr. Donald Haggerty, Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B, Fr. Thomas McDermott O.P., Dr. Matthew Bunson, Dr. R. R. Reno, Deacon James Keating, Archbishop George Lucas, Msgr. John Esseeff and so many other Catholic Spiritual leaders and teachers/catechists offer the best teachings in the rich Catholic Spiritual/Discernment tradition. From lives of the saints to the basics of Catholic Social teaching, from the Sacred Liturgy to prayer in everyday moments of our lives, we walk to together as we fulfill our call to "be saints in the making". By the renewal of...
PoC-45 Good Friday: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation
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Taking Up Our Cross. . .To Stay with Jesus
Steps to Take as You Follow Christ
AskâDo I feel âluckyâ to carry the cross that God has given me?
SeekâKeep the cross of Christ before you at all times. Let it be a reminder of Christâs forgiveness for you when you feel sorrowful for your sins. Let it be a sign of Godâs love for others when you are tempted to judge. Let it be a light that you can share with those whose lives you touch.
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Divine Mercy Novena â Day One â Mp3 audio & Text
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Divine Mercy Novena â Day One
First Day â âFor all mankind, especially sinnersâ
âToday 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.â
Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Comp...
Ep 4 â A Sister of St. ThĂ©rĂšse: Servant of God, LĂ©onie Martin â Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher â Discerning Hearts Podcast
A Sister of St. ThĂ©rĂšse: Servant of God, LĂ©onie Martin â Bearer of Hope with Fr. Timothy Gallagher â Episode 4
LĂ©onie MartinIn this episode, we come to learn of âthe pivotal momentâ in the life of LĂ©onie.
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 h...
Conference 3: Holy Triduum â That All May Be One: A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. John Esseff & Sr. Cor Immaculatum Heffernan
Conference 3: The Holy Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday) â That All May Be One: Â A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. Esseff & Sr. Cor Immaculatum Heffernan â Discerning Hearts Online Retreat
Retreat Directors: Monsignor John A. Esseff and Sister Cor Immaculatum Heffernan, IHM
The Paschal Mystery
The Last SupperâŠPassionâŠDeathâŠBurial
Theme: Jesusâ love, humility, suffering, dying â John 13 â 18Â
Holy Thursday The Lordâs Supper
Jesus washes the disciplesâ feet John 13: 1-20 Jesus announces Judasâ betrayal John 13: 21-30 The Bread of Life Discourse John 6: 22-51 Take and eatâŠthis is my body 26...PoC-44 Holy Thursday: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation
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Taking Up Our Cross. . .In Imitation of Christ
Steps to Take as You Follow Christ
AskâAm I willing to do small things for Christ?
SeekâVolunteer 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.
KnockâMeditate on Philippians 2:5â8.
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 gras...
Holy Thursday â A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast
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Holy Thursday â A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast
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 âJesus, I Trust In YouâŠYou Take Overâ
Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heartâŠ
From the Holy Gospel of St. John 13:1-15
It was before the festival...
BTP-LOT15 â Stages of Spiritual Growth â The Life of St. Teresa of Avila â Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles â Discerning Hearts Podcast
Stages of Spiritual Growth â The Life of St. Teresa of Avila â Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles
Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor explore St. Teresa of Ăvilaâs stages of prayer, from active meditation to mystical contemplation. Using metaphors of drawing water from a well and receiving a spark of fire from God, Dr. Lilles illustrates the journey from effortful prayer to receptive transformation, spiritual maturity, and union with God; hinting at discussions on mystical phenomena in Teresaâs life and her unwavering commitment to love and mission in the Church.
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BTP17 â Heaven In Faith: Day 9 Prayer 1 by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity â Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles â Discerning Hearts Podcasts
Episode 17 â âHeaven in Faithâ Â Day 9 Prayer 1 Â â âGod has predestined us to the adoption of children through Jesus Christâ
In this episode, Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor discuss deepening oneâs understanding of Christâs mystery in prayer, focusing on predestination as experiencing Godâs blessings in the present and trusting surrender to Jesus, with practical steps like dedicated prayer time and acts of mercy.
Silence in prayer allows for enjoying Godâs presence, fostering intimacy. Prayer is about allowing God to delight in us, leading to a reciprocal experience of His love.
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PoC-43 Holy Wednesday: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation
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Taking Up Our Cross. . .Be Prepared
Steps to Take as You Follow Christ
AskâHow well do I prepare for the Eucharist I receive at Mass?
SeekââTry 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.
KnockâMeditate on 1 Corinthians 11:27â30.
Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning...
Wednesday of Holy Week â A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast
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Wednesday of Holy Week â A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast
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 âJesus, I Trust In YouâŠYou Take Overâ
Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heartâŠ
From the Holy Gospel of St. Matthew 26:14-25
One of the Twelve...