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Fr. Eamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor explore how prayer becomes a space of healing and transformation, especially when confronting inner turmoil, negative self-talk, and emotional wounds. The post HP4 – Prayer and Forgiveness – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

All Shall Be Well: A Journey Through Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love with Kris McGregor Episode One: Julian of Norwich and the Unshakable Love of God Summary: Join Kris McGregor as she leads a journey through the work of Julian of Norwich—14th-century anchoress, mystic, and the first known woman to write a book in ... Read more The post Ep 1 – Julian of Norwich and the Unshakable Lo...

Fr. Gallagher, in this concluding episode, reviews the different dimensions of the Examen prayer and applications for our lives. The post DPD8 – Dimensions of the Examen Prayer – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

What a great conversation with Dr. Timothy Muldoon, who with his wife, Sue, has written a wonderfully rich spiritual resource for today's family entitled "The Discerning Parent:  An Iganatius Guide to Raising Your Teen."  Fr. Timothy Gallagher said it so well, this is "An engaging book for parents who desire that God be the center of raising their teenage children. Applying Ignatian discernment to...

Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor discuss the why, how, and what of "prayer".  In this episode, they explore the healing nature of prayer.  They examine the many wounds we can bring to our prayer and the Father's great desire to heal our pain. The post HP3 – The Healing Nature of Prayer – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts C...

Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on Day 7 of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity’s Last Retreat, delving into the mystery of suffering, self-emptying, and divine union. The post BTP-LR8 – Day 7, pt. 2 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Episode 7 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer. Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the the fifth step - RENEWAL - which is how we move forward after our encounter with God in our prayer. The post DPD7 – Steps to Spiritual Renewal – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discern...

Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss Easter as a season for joy within our lives and within the church. The post WM41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 20:1–9 It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the ... Read more The post Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appear...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 46: The Great Silence Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) Luke 23:55–56, 24:1 The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and ... Read more The post Day 46: The Great Silence – Discerning Hearts Po...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 45: The Cross Stands While the World Turns Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 19:25–30  Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. Seeing his mother and the ... Read more The post Day 45: The Cross Stands While the World...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 44: Love Poured Out Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 13:1–15  It was before the festival of the Passover, and Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to pass from this world to the Father. He had always ... Read more The post Day 44: Love Poured Out – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared...

In this classic interview from 2007, Bruce and Kris McGregor speak with actress Sydney Penny about her portrayal of St. Bernadette Soubirous in the films Bernadette and The Passion of Bernadette. The post “Bernadette” and “The Passion of Bernadette”- In Conversation with Sydney Penny – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor discuss the why, how, and what of "prayer".  In this episode, they explore a creating space for prayer.  They also reflect on the witness of Servant of God Dorothy Day. The post HP2 – Creating Space for Prayer – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 43: The Price of Betrayal Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) Matthew 26:14–25  One of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you prepared to give me if I hand him over ... Read more The post Day 43: The Price of Betrayal – Discerning Hearts Podc...

Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor reflect on the seventh day of The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Dr. Lilles explains how Elizabeth sees the soul as a “heaven” that proclaims the glory of God, drawing from Psalm 19, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” The post BTP-LR7 – Day 7 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Dis...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 42: A Table Prepared Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 13:21–33, 36–38 Having said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and declared, “I tell you most solemnly, one of you will betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, wondering ... Read more The post Day 42: A Table Prepared – Disce...

Episode 6 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer. Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the fourth step - FORGIVENESS. Then we approach the fifth step - RENEWAL - which is how we move forward after our encounter with God in our prayer. The post DPD6 – God’s Unconditional Love – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discernin...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 41: The Fragrance of Love Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 12:1–11 (Jerusalem Bible) Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there; ... Read more The post Day 41: The Fragrance of Love – Discerni...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 40:  “The Road of the Cross, The Way of Love” Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) Mark 11:1–10  When they were approaching Jerusalem, in sight of Bethphage and Bethany, close by the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples ... Read more The post Day 40: The Road of the Cross, The Way of...

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 de...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 39: Hope in the Midst of Opposition Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 11:45–56  Many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary and had seen what he did believed in him, but some of them went to tell ... Read more The post Day 39: Hope in the Midst of Opposition – Discerning Hearts Podcast ap...

Dr. Alexander Harb and Kris McGregor explore The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East, his new book that gives both spiritual and theological insight into Eastern Christian spirituality through the lens of the Desert Fathers and the Philokalia. The post IP#509 Dr. Robert D. Enright – Forgiving as Unity with Christ on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podc...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 38: In the Father’s Hands Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 10:31–42 The Jews fetched stones to stone Him, so Jesus said to them, “I have done many good works for you to see, works from My Father; for which ... Read more The post Day 38: In the Father’s Hands – Discerning Hearts Podcast a...

Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor discuss the why, how, and what of "prayer."  In this episode, they explore the nature of prayer and responding to the call of relationship with God. The post HP1 – What is Prayer? – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .