Burning Hearts with Rachel Herbeck

Today we fix our eyes on Jesus, the Son of Man, who stands at the center of the cosmos and of human history. Even in the worst of circumstances and amongst other gods and idols, Jesus is superior and holds the world in his hands.

In seeing Jesus, John sees all of these different elements of Jesus presented that show that He is trustworthy and true and we reflect on those in our own lives.

As John is suffering, in the middle of it all is him just beholding Jesus. Today we discuss how we behold Jesus, how we look at him in the midst of our circumstances.

As we continue in Revelation, we dive into what it means that Jesus has glory and dominion over all. We reflect on how He has dominion in our lives and how we can yield more and more to Him.

This week we begin the book of Revelation and discuss John’s vision of Jesus as he is exiled on the island of Patmos. Amidst his suffering, John sees Jesus and describes Him as the faithful witness to the Father.

As we wrap up our week in 1 Corinthians 3, we reflect on how we are each living temples of the Holy Spirit and we ask the Lord to help us believe and live in this truth.

As we are tested in the fire, the Word of God tells us that if our works survive we will be given a reward in Heaven. Today we discuss eternal rewards and how all merit depends on the grace and mercy of God.

With Jesus as our foundation, we hear from Paul that as we build upon our foundation with good works, on the day of judgement those works will be tested by fire. Today we discuss how to withstand the testing.

Continuing in 1 Corinthians 3, Paul asks the Corinthians to consider what their foundation is built upon. As he discusses doing the works of the Lord, he preaches that only Jesus is a secure and lasting foundation.

This week we dive into 1 Corinthians 3 where Paul writes to the Church in Corinth about to whom they belong. As he brings unity to the community, he encourages the believers to commit to the work that God has given them to do with excellence.

As we close out this week, we hear the explicit Gospel message found in Ephesians 2. That although we were separated from Christ with no way back, Jesus redeems us because He is rich in mercy.

Back in the studio, we continue to see what each and every human heart was like without the Gospel and without the saving grace found in Jesus Christ. As Paul paints this picture for us, we grow in appreciation for how Christ has saved us.

Wrapping up our time with Fr. Josh Fons, we spend today in the beginning of Ephesians 2, discussing Paul’s description of the human condition without Christ.

Today we continue with Fr. Josh Fons from the Good News Cruise. As we hear his story, he shares with us how the Word feeds him as a priest and how different encounters with God’s Word hs changed his life.

This week we hear an interview with Fr. Josh Fons from the Good News Cruise. As we dive into Ephesians 2, we begin by hearing Fr. Josh’s story of how he came to know Jesus.

As we close out Colossians 1, Paul transitions into a proclamation of the Gospel, showing us how jesus has reconciled us with the Father.

Throughout Colossians 1, Paul glorifies Jesus through expounding on His identity. Today we discuss the reality that Jesus is first above all and before all.

As we continue through Colossians, we hear the truth that everything was made in Him and for Him. Today we talk about living in Him, but also see what it means to be made for Him.

In addition to being the revelation of the Father, we see how Jesus is the first born of a new race of people. Today we discuss how Jesus’ saving work begins a new race of people with a new nature.

This week we dive into Colossians 1 and discuss who Jesus is. Today we see how Jesus is the One who reveals God the Father to us through His incarnation.

Today we celebrate the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The readings reveal to us truly what is at the heart of God: deep love and intimacy for each and every one of us.

As we celebrate the feast of St. Barnabas, we see ways that he was an encourager to those around him. We ask the Holy Spirit to help us grow in a spirit of encouragement.

Continuing with the prophet Elijah, we read the story of Elijah challenging the prophets of Baal. God provides for Elijha through the sending of fire upon the altar. Again we are challenged to ask how God is providing for us.

The first reading today about the prophet Elijah shows us a scenario in which the Lord needs to be provider. We ask ourselves – are we letting the Lord provide for us in our lives?

This week we spend time in the daily readings from the Mass. In the Gospel today, Jesus teaches on who are blessed in the Kingdom of Heaven. We discuss that the beatitudes are a vision of who God wants to make us into!