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Day 5 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity- Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor discuss St. Elizabeth’s eschatological vision rooted in the Book of Revelation, where she contemplates the heavenly liturgy and the hidden spiritual reality taking place even now around the throne of ... Read more The post BTP-LR5 – Day 5 – The Last Retreat by St...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 29: The Father’s Work of Mercy Reader: Scripture Reading: John 5:17–30 Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, and I also am working.” For this reason the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him, because He ... Read more The post Day 29: The Father’s Work of Mercy – Discerning Hearts...

4th Tuesday of Lent - 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...

Episode 4 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer. The third step - REVIEW - this is point where the "Discernment of Spirits - the 14 Rules" and the Examen intersect. With God, we review the day. We look for the stirrings in our hearts and the thoughts that God has given us this day. We also look for those that have not been of God. IWe review our choices in respo...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 27: “Do You Want to Be Made Whole?” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Isaiah 65:17-21“Thus says the Lord: I am about to create new heavens and a new earth… Be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating… No ... Read more The post Day 27: “Do You Want to Be Made Whole?” – Discerning Hearts P...

4th Monday of Lent - 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 h...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.  He discusses the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how it's key in the area of true inner healing.  The healing from the damage done by our sinful choices is more important than even physical healing.  He implores us all to see the value of this tremendous gift. The post The Prodigal Son – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John E...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 26: From Darkness to Sight: Mercy that Heals Reader: Scripture Reading: John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-38 As Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that ... Read more The post Day 26: From Darkness to Sight: Mercy that Heals –...

4th Sunday of Lent - 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 h...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 25: “The Greatest Commandment” Reader: Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28–34 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” ... Read more The post Day 25: “The Greatest Commandment...

3rd Saturday of Lent - 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...

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#508 Dr. Alexander Harb – The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East on Inside the Pages with Kris McGre...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 24: “Shelter in the Heart of God” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Psalm 91:1–2, 9–16 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My ... Read more The post Day 24: “Shelter in the Heart of God” – Discerning Hearts Podcast ap...

3rd Friday of Lent - 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 h...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 23: “The Battle Within” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible):Luke 11:14–23Jesus was casting out a devil and it was dumb; but when the devil had gone out the dumb man spoke, and the people were amazed. But some of them said, ... Read more The post Day 23: “The Battle Within” – Discerning Hearts Pod...

3rd Thursday of Lent - 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...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 22: “The Law of Love” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 22:37-40“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest ... Read more The post Day 22: “The Law of Love” – Discerning Hearts Podcast a...

Msgr. Esseff offers insights on the Transfiguration and it's meaning for our lives today. From the NAB Gospel LK 9:28B-36 Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 21: “Faithfulness in the Little Things” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 16:10 “Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is dishonest in very little is also dishonest in much.” Reflection: Faithfulness in the ... Read more The post Day 21: “Faithfulness in...

The Annunciation of the Lord - 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, wanti...

Episode 3 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer. The conversation continues on the subject of the first step in the Examen - GRATITUDE. Why? Because first, above all things, God is love. So at the start of the prayer, we should recall the gift of love God has blessed us with that day and give Him thanks and praise and be concrete. Fr. Gallagher offers examples o...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 20: “Persevering in Prayer and Trusting in God’s Mercy” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 18:21-22 “Then Peter came and said to Him, ‘Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ ... Read more The post Day 20: “Persevering in Prayer and Trus...

Day 9: Mary, Woman of Faith Lord let it be done to me as you have said” (Luke I:38) Let us pray: Almighty Father, we are Your children. We call You by name and follow in the footsteps of Jesus, Your Son. Give us the grace to have and live the faith of Mary so we ... Read more The post A Novena for the Annunciation – Day 9 – Mary, Woman of Faith appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 19: “Thirsting for God: The Call to Prayer and Renewal” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): John 4:13-14 “Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never ... Read more The post Day 19: “Thirsting for God: The Call to P...

Day 8: Mary, handmaid of the Lord Then Mary said “I am the Handmaid of the Lord” (Luke I:38) Let us pray:  O God, our loving Father, You infused into our hearts the gifts of service, charity and vocation. We come to You in humility. Grant us the spirit of divine love so that that we ... Read more The post A Novena for the Annunciation – Day 8 – Mary, handmaid of the Lord appeared first on Discerni...