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Day 1: Mary, Full of Grace From the Gospel according to Luke 1:28 In the sixth month, the Angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth. He was sent to a young virgin who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the family of David: and the virgin's name was Mary. The Angel came to her and said, Rejoice, Full of Grace!  Let us pray: Almighty Father, all-powerful and ever-livi...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 11: “Love Your Enemies” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 5:43-48 “You have learnt how it was said: You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say this to you: love your enemies and pray for those ... Read more The post Day 11: “Love Your Enemies” – Discerning Hearts Podcas...

1st 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...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 10: “Reconciliation and Forgiveness” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 5:23-24 “If you are bringing your offering to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar, go and be ... Read more The post Day 10: “Reconcili...

1st 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 9: “Ask, Seek, Knock” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 7:7-12 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one ... Read more The post Day 9: “Ask, Seek, Knock” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appea...

1st 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 8: “Repentance and Mercy” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 11:29-32 “When the crowds were increasing, Jesus began to speak: ‘This is a wicked generation; it is asking for a sign. The only sign it will be given is the ... Read more The post Day 8: “Repentance and Mercy” – Discerning Heart...

1st Wednesday 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 b...

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC16 – Longing for God’s Love – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – 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 7: The Call of the Disciples – “Leaving Everything to Follow Him” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 5:1-11 “Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on Him to hear the ... Read more The post Day 7: The Call of the Disciples – “Leaving Ever...

1st 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 1 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer– Serves as an introduction to the coming series and the Examen Prayer. Can we live with our spiritual eyes open to catch the action of God? The Examen Prayer is the one prayer St. Ignatius could not imagine doing without. You can't standstill in the spiritual life if you are praying the Examen Prayer. Father Timoth...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 6: The Transfiguration – “Beholding the Glory of Christ” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 17:1-9 “Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And ... Read more The post Day 6: The Transfiguration – “Beholding...

1st 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...

Temptation and Spiritual Warfare – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff In this episode of Building a Kingdom of Love, Monsignor John Esseff reflects on the Epistle of St. James and every Christian’s daily spiritual battle. He explores the nature of temptation, emphasizing that it is the ordinary way Satan works in ... Read more The post Temptation and Spiritual Warfare – Building a K...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 5: Into the Wilderness – “Temptation and Proclamation” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Mark 1:12-15 “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and He remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild ... Read more The post Day 5: Into the Wilderness – “Tempta...

1st 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 4: “Follow Me“ Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 5:27-32 “When Jesus went out, He noticed a tax collector called Levi sitting by the customs house, and He said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And leaving everything, he got up and ... Read more The post Day 4: “Follow Me” – Discerning Hearts Podcast...

Saturday after Ash Wednesday - 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...

Mike Aquilina offers the compelling story of the St. Perpetua and her great friend and sister in the faith, St. Felicity. From CNA: Saints Perpetua and Felicity were martyrs who died for the faith around the year 203. St. Perpetua was a young, well-educated, noblewoman and mother living in the city of Carthage in North Africa. Her mother was a Christian and her father was a pagan. In terms of her...

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 3: “The Fast That God Desires” – Discerning Hearts Podcast Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Isaiah 58:6-9 “Is not this the sort of fast that pleases me—it is the Lord who speaks—to break unjust fetters and undo the thongs of ... Read more The post Day 3: “The Fast That God Desires” – Discerni...

Friday after Ash Wednesday - 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...

Today’s scripture reminds us of Jesus’ central message as He begins His public ministry: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." Repentance is not just about feeling sorry for our sins. It is about turning—turning away from darkness and sin and toward the light of God’s grace. It is a reorientation of our hearts, minds, and lives toward God. The post Day 2: The Call to Conversion – “Tur...

Thursday after Ash Wednesday - 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...