The Bridegroom Speaks

This episode features a recording of the keynote talk made by Father Patrick Schultz during our first annual Hope Blooms Benefit Dinner.

Join Laura Ercolino and Fr. Michael Stalla in praying the Womb of My Heart Rosary. To learn more, visit hopesgarden.com.

Have you noticed that our Lord has been showing up in books, articles, podcasts, conferences, and on social media as the Bridegroom? Father Ryan Mann and I pondered this together and discussed what it really means that Jesus is the Bridegroom of not only the Church but of our souls. And how does the spirituality of Christ the Bridegroom change the way we evangelize. I hope that our conversation wi...

I was honored to have Father Patrick Schultz from the Diocese of Cleveland as a guest on the Bridegroom Speaks podcast. He shared with us the impact St. John Paul II's teachings have had on his heart and his ministry as a priest. He also tackled two of the most common questions I get about Christ the Bridegroom and gave answers that are food for thought. Father Patrick will be the speaker at our f...

"Souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me. To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask. I cannot punish even the greatest sinner if he makes an appeal to My compassion." Diary of St. Faustina, 1146 Mercy is not just a characteristic of God, it is an essential part of Who He is. Mercy is a core attribute of God. Jesus reveals the infinite depths of God's mercy and compassion to us...

In this special Good Friday episode, Laura reflects on her experience in the Pit where Jesus was held on Holy Thursday. During her pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she spent time in the Pit as well as the site of the Bridegroom's scourging and Crucifixion. Walking in His footsteps through his Passion gave her a deeper understanding of His nearness to us in our suffering. May her meditation comfort you...

I was honored to have Father Allen Hoffa on The Bridegroom Speaks podcast to talk about St. Joseph. Father Hoffa shares with us, his insight as to St. Joseph's role in teaching Christ what it means to be a gentleman. This conversation led to a discussion of the ways in which St. Joseph can be a powerful intercessor for both men and women, in particular, under the title Terror of Demons. Encounter...

The Bridegroom calls for us to meet him on the "mountain of myrrh", Golgotha. Will we let him draw us in His footsteps? He has already climbed this mountain. There is no suffering, no trial or tribulation we endure alone. He Who has already conquered sin and death is with us; He has gone before us. Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of...

Father Allen Hoffa of Integrity Restored and Laura have a heart to heart conversation about the Gospel story of the woman caught in adultery. The message that echoes throughout their conversation is that the Bridegroom desires to meet us all in our misery, our sin, and our suffering. He does not come to condemn us but to pour His mercy and healing upon us, just as He did for the woman caught in ad...

Laura welcomes Dr. Clare Ten Eyck to the podcast. Dr. Clare shares the story of her journey through the trials of marriage and motherhood while working with the Lord on the healing of her memories. Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.com Hope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

I was honored to have Dr. Christopher West as my guest on the Bridegroom Speaks podcast. Our conversation was so inspiring. If you are unfamiliar with the work of Christopher West, you can learn more at the following links: YouTube Channel - @TheologyoftheBodyInstitute | https://tobinstitute.org/ Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of S...

Dr. Christopher West of the Theology of the Body Institute joins Laura in this special episode of The Bridegroom Speaks podcast. Christopher and Laura discuss the nuptial mystery veiled in the liturgy of the Holy Mass. Join us for this Holy Spirit inspired conversation! Learn more about St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body at https://tobinstitute.org/ And encounter the healing love of Christ th...

Father Michael Stalla and Laura share the story of how Christ the Bridegroom freed her from exile in an abusive marriage to the freedom of being His bride. Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.com Hope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Part two of Laura's conversation with Bernhard Streisselberger, host of the Men of Hope podcast. Laura and Bernhard continue their conversation on the life-changing teachings of St. John Paul II's "Theology of the Body". In this episode, they focus on the intermingling of suffering and joy as we learn to make a gift of ourselves to others. Listen to part 1, "St. John Paul II's Gift to the World",...

Laura and Father Allen Hoffa take a look at the Gospel story of the woman at the well through the lens of Christ the Bridegroom, and talk about how we can apply the lessons in this story to our own lives. Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.com Hope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

The Bridegroom is coming to bring His eternal springtime to our hearts. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, more than ever, people need to see, not just hear about the hope we have in Christ. In this video, I share how I try to bring a little of the springtime hope of the Bridegroom to the people in my life. Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Son...

This special episode is an excerpt from a virtual retreat with young adult women in Vijayawada, India. Father Michael Stalla, Laura Ercolino, and Hope's Garden member Remyl Teny facilitated a 5 day Spirituality of Christ the Bridegroom retreat for members of the Talitha Cumma Unnita ministry. Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs...

Laura welcomes Bernhard Streisselberger, host of the Men of Hope podcast, to share a short summary of St. John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" and teachings on "Givenness". This conversation is only the beginning of this very important and life-changing discussion. Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.com Hope’s...

In this excerpt from a session of the Hope’s Garden study of the Song of Songs, I ponder the verse, “Ah, why are you not my brother nursed at my mother’s breast!” (8:1) This verse often causes discomfort and confusion when first encountering the Song but reading the exegesis of writers such as St. Bernard of Clairvaux unveils the beautiful truth of the Bride’s words. Her heart is longing for the f...

Laura explains the layers of Christmas meaning found in the Song of Songs in an interview with Father Bachir. Check out Father's full video on his YouTube channel here: Live with Jesus- Theology of Christmas

Laura reads St. John of the Cross' poem "The Romances".

Father Michael Stalla joins Laura to discuss healing and spiritual direction.

In verses 6:8-6:10 of the Song of Songs, the Bridegroom praises the beauty of His Bride's spiritual strength. These verses so fittingly describe the Blessed Virgin Mary. But they also describe the spiritual strength Jesus desires to help us achieve.

Ponder with Laura the self-gift Jesus the Divine Bridegroom offered to His apostles at the Last Supper and continues to offer to each of us in the Holy Mass.

Laura explains how verses 4:6 to 5:1 of The Song of Songs can be read as Jesus' praise of His Bride, the Church.