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 Holy Rule Novena to St. Benedict – Day 9 In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said: As there is a harsh and evil zeal which separates from God and leads to hell, so there is a virtuous zeal which separates from vice and leads to God and life everlasting. Let the monks, ... Read more The post St. Benedict Novena – Day 9 – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning...

In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said: If we do not venture to approach men who are in power, except with humility and reverence, when we wish to ask a favor, how much must we beseech the Lord God of all things with all humility and purity of devotion? And let us be assured that it is not in many words, but in the purity of heart and tears of compunction that we are heard. For this reason p...

In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said: The twelfth degree of humility is, when a monk is not only humble of heart, but always let it appear also in his whole exterior to all that see him; … and always saying to himself in his heart what the publican in the Gospel said, with his eyes fixed on the ground: "Lord, I am a sinner and not worthy to lift up mine eyes to heaven" (Lk 18:13)... Having...

In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said: The second degree of humility is, when a man loves not his own will, nor is pleased to fulfill his own desires but by his deeds carries out that word of the Lord which says: "I came not to do My own will but the will of Him that sent Me" (Jn 6:38). It is likewise said: "Self-will has its punishment, but necessity wins the crown." The third degree of hu...

To You, therefore, my speech is now directed, who, giving up your own will, take up the strong and most excellent arms of obedience, to do battle for Christ the Lord, the true King. (Holy Rule - Prologue) The post St. Benedict Novena – Day 1 – Discerning Hearts Catholic podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

St. Gertrude the Great Novena - Day 9 - For the Grace of Humility On this final day of this novena, we turn our hearts to St. Gertrude's profound example of holy poverty. Her life, rich in virtue and devotion, continues to be a beacon that leads us to the true riches found in Christ. In the glory of heaven, she now stands before God, offering her prayers on our behalf. Let us humbly ask for the gr...

St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 8 – For the Grace of a Greater Devotion to the Sacred Heart St. Gertrude had a great devotion to her beloved patron, St. John the Evangelist. With aid of his Gospel and the action of the Holy Spirit, she deeply perceived the unceasing love of Jesus Christ ... Read more The post Day 8 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Cat...

St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 7 – For the Grace of a Greater Love of the Holy Eucharist St. Gertrude embraced the Mass as a profound encounter with Christ’s redemptive suffering. Let us reflect on this prayer that she composed, ‘Through this Mass, I offer You in reparation, loving Father, all the sufferings ... Read more The post Day 7 – St. Gertrude the Great N...

St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 6 – For the Grace of Holy Recollection St. Gertrude cherished the scene of the shepherds in quiet awe as they discovered the Infant Jesus, cradled in the humble stable by Mary and Joseph. This tender image served as her daily reminder to remain conscious of God’s intimate ... Read more The post Day 6 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena &#8211...

St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 5 – For the Grace of Compassion, especially for the Holy Souls in Purgatory St. Gertrude was given a vision by Jesus of a golden table adorned with luminous pearls, each representing a prayer for the Souls in Purgatory. Let us join our prayers to this offering, trusting ... Read more The post Day 5 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discer...