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Novena a la Virgen de Guadalupe En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amén. “Señor mío, Jesucristo, Dios y Hombre verdadero, creador y redentor mío, por ser vos quien sois, y porque os amo sobre todas las cosas, me pesa de todo corazón haberos ofendido. Propongo enmendarme y confesarme a su ... Read more The post Día 1 – Novena a la Virgen de Guadalupe – Podcasts De Corazones Disc...

Novena a la Virgen de Guadalupe En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amén. “Señor mío, Jesucristo, Dios y Hombre verdadero, creador y redentor mío, por ser vos quien sois, y porque os amo sobre todas las cosas, me pesa de todo corazón haberos ofendido. Propongo enmendarme y confesarme a su ... Read more The post Primer dia – Novena a la Virgen de Guadalupe – Podcasts De Corazones...

Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 1 Pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe (Pope John Paul II, January 25, 1979) O Immaculate Virgin, mother of the true God and mother of the Church! You, who … revealed your clemency and your pity to all those who ask for your protection, hear the prayer ... Read more The post Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 1 – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discer...

A letter from St Francis Xavier to St Ignatius Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel We have visited the villages of the new converts who accepted the Christian religion a few years ago. No Portuguese live here, the country is so utterly barren and poor. The native Christians have no priests. ... Read more The post Dec. 3 St. Francis Xavier – “Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel” from the Of...

O Lord, who, by the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, did prepare a fitting dwelling for your Son, we beseech you that as by the foreseen death of your Son, you did preserve her from all stain of sin, grant that through her intercession, we may be favored with the granting of the grace that we seek for at this time... The post A Novena to the Immaculate Conception – Day 5 appeared first on...

Day 3: The Word of Love in Our Humanity “Christ used the flesh and blood of Mary for his life on earth, the Word of love was uttered in her heartbeat. Christ used his own body to utter his love on earth; his perfectly real body, with bone and sinew and blood and tears; Christ uses ... Read more The post Day 3: The Gift of Christ in Each Other – From the writings of Caryll Houselander – Discerning...

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor discuss the often overlooked relationships that shaped the life and spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Reflecting on the profound and enduring influence of Thérèse's extended family, Fr. Gallagher takes a special focus on her cousin Marie Guérin, who was both a close friend and spiritual companion to Thérèse. The post TM7 – The Poetry of Saint Thérèse –...

O Mary, Mother of God, endowed in your glorious Immaculate Conception with the fullness of grace; unique among women in that you are both mother and virgin; Mother of Christ and Virgin of Christ, we ask you to look down with a tender heart from your throne and listen to our prayers as we earnestly ask that you obtain for us the favor for which we now plead... The post A Novena to the Immaculate Co...

Day 2: The Gift of Christ in Each Other “I saw that it is the will of Christ’s love to be put into the hands of sinners, to trust Himself to men, that He may be their gift to one another that they may comfort Him in each other, give Him to each other. In ... Read more The post Day 2: The Gift of Christ in Each Other – From the writings of Caryll Houselander – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared fi...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the start of this new Advent season in the life of the Church.  He makes suggestions on how we can make our spiritual journey more fruitful, not only for ourselves but also for the world. The post The First Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

One of God’s attributes is patience. He suffers His own creation, as it comes to fulfillment in His love. The God that we worship is a God who truly loves us. And in this great love, He waits. He waits for us to respond to all that He has given us. And He doesn't simply wait in a passive way. He keeps loving us, keeps directing His love toward our hearts to awaken them with a response. This is nea...

Sunday of the 1st week of Advent - An Advent Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart 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 deep within in your...

O Blessed Virgin Mary, glory of the Christian people, joy of the universal Church and Mother of Our Lord, speak for us to the Heart of Jesus, who is your Son and our brother. O Mary, who by your holy Immaculate Conception did enter the world free from stain, in your mercy obtain for us from Jesus the special favor which we now so earnestly seek... The post A Novena to the Immaculate Conception – D...

Day 1: Christ’s Dependence and Our Advent “By his own will Christ was dependent on Mary during Advent: he was absolutely helpless; he could go nowhere but where she chose to take him; he could not speak; her breathing was his breath; his heart beat in the beating of her heart…. In the seasons of ... Read more The post Day 1: Christ’s Dependence and Our Advent – From the writings of Caryll Houselan...

O Mary, ever blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Queen of angels and of saints, we salute you with the most profound veneration and filial devotion as we contemplate your holy Immaculate Conception, We thank you for your maternal protection and for the many blessings that we have received through your wondrous mercy and most powerful intercession. In all our necessities we have recourse to you with unb...

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve Her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through Her intercession, to come unto You. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Hol...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the Sacred Scriptures chosen for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.  The greatest gift we have is the relationship with Jesus Christ. The post Thanksgiving: Cultivating a Spirit of Gratitude – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

 Caverns of Longing within the Soul – St. John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation with Fr. Donald Haggerty Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss how St. John of the Cross’ writings arose in response to requests for guidance and making his teachings accessible not only to Carmelites but to all who seek ... Read more The post SJC2 – Caverns of Longing within the Soul – St. John of the Cr...

Episode 5 Salvation Begins Now: Last Things First - Deacon Keating discusses Hell. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1057 Hell’s principal punishment consists of eternal separation from God in whom alone man can have the life and happiness for which he was created and for which he longs. The post SBN5 – Hell – Salvation Begins Now: Last Things First with Deacon James Keating – Discerning...

This episode explores spiritual discouragement and various forms of dryness in the spiritual life, focusing on inconsistency. The post SISL15 – Inconsistency – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Msgr. Esseff shares an encounter with a couple he met while traveling home after time with family. Tom and Mary shared their important encounters with God over the course of their 36 years of marriage. Each story speaks of our times and how relevant it is for our lives to allow Christ to be King of our hearts...that is how He will reign in this world. Msgr. Esseff then reflects on how God answers...

Thursday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time - 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 up...

Solemnity of Christ the King - 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...

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor discuss the often overlooked relationships that shaped the life and spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Reflecting on the profound and enduring influence of Thérèse's extended family, Fr. Gallagher takes a special focus on her cousin Marie Guérin, who was both a close friend and spiritual companion to Thérèse. The post TM6 – Holiness Through Sacrifice –...

 The Hiding Place of the Beloved – St. John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation with Fr. Donald Haggerty In this introductory episode, Father Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the spiritual depth and teachings of St. John of the Cross and his role as a “Master of Contemplation.” St. John of the Cross ... Read more The post SJC1 – The Hiding Place of the Beloved – St. John of the Cross w...