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Day 9 – Living Mercy – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 1317 – Jesus speaks to Faustina: “If a soul does not exercise mercy somehow or other, it will not obtain My mercy on the day of judgment. Oh, if only souls knew how to gather eternal ... Read more The post Day 9 – Living Mercy – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcas...

Episode 5 - Entering the Fourth Mansion - St. Teresa, Spiritual Warfare and the Progress of the Soul with Dan Burke The post TSP5 – Entering the Fourth Mansion – St. Teresa of Avila, Spiritual Warfare, and the Progress of the Soul with Dan Burke – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Day 9 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 9: Detachment St. Francis, you understood that to follow Christ perfectly, one must be detached from all that is not God. You surrendered not only your material possessions, but even your own will, seeking only to do the ... Read more The post Day 9 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Dis...

Day 8 – Bringing Joy to Others – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 1074 – Jesus speaks to Faustina: “My daughter, I desire that you live very close to My heart. Meditate upon the love and mercy of your Creator. When you come to know Me more ... Read more The post Day 8 – Bringing Joy to Others – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning He...

"His Angels at Our Side: Understanding Their Power in Our Souls and the World" by Fr. John Horgan is a very special work which gives us all a beautiful glimpse of the invisible messengers of God.  My conversation about the Holy Angels with Fr. Horgan was a pure joy! This is a phenomenal work and one that will be sure to become a classic on the subject!  Don't miss. The post IP#331 Fr. John Horgan...

Msgr. Esseff begins a series of teachings on The Holy Angels.  In this episode, he discusses our GUARDIAN ANGELS. The post The Guardian Angels – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Day 8 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 8: Compassion St. Francis, your heart was filled with compassion for all people and creatures, for you saw in them the love of the Creator. You were moved by the sufferings of others and sought to ease their ... Read more The post Day 8 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Heart...

Day 7 – Mercy for Others – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 367 – Jesus speaks to Faustina: “My heart overflows with great mercy for souls, and especially for poor sinners. If only they could understand that I am the best of Fathers to them and that it ... Read more The post Day 7 – Mercy for Others – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discer...

Wednesday of the Twenty-Sixth 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...

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 TM3 – Facing Temptations with Grace...

With Anthony Ryan, Marketing Director for Ignatius Press, we discuss Saint Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Didier-Marie Golay, who is Chaplain of Lisieux and a member of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. We discuss the great saint known as the "Little Flower of Lisieux" and the members of her family, and how the witness of their lives continue to shine a light on the pathway to holiness for all of us....

St. Therese, the Little Flower - Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff The post St. Therese, the Little Flower – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Day 7 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 7: Service St. Francis, you lived out the Gospel commandment to love your neighbor as yourself, serving the poor, the sick, and the marginalized with great humility and love. You saw in each person the image of Christ, ... Read more The post Day 7 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Disce...

Day 6 – Strength from the Cross – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 1558 – Faustina writes: “In difficult moments I will fix my gaze upon the silent heart of Jesus, stretched upon the cross, and from the exploding flames of His merciful heart will flow down ... Read more The post Day 6 – Strength from the Cross – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Hea...

St. Jerome - Born: 347 AD, Štrigova, Croatia Died: September 30, 420 AD, Bethlehem What can we learn from St Jerome? It seems to me, this above all; to love the Word of God in Sacred Scripture. St Jerome said: "Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ". It is therefore important that every Christian live in contact and in personal dialogue with the Word of God given to us in Sacred Scrip...

Day 6 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 6: Joy St. Francis, your heart was filled with heavenly joy, even in the midst of trials and sufferings. You understood that true joy comes from a heart that is united with Christ and surrendered to God’s will. ... Read more The post Day 6 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning He...

Day 5 – Overcoming Discouragement and Anxiety – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 1488 – Jesus speaks to Faustina: “The greatest obstacles to holiness are discouragement and an exaggerated anxiety. These will deprive you of the ability to practice virtue. All temptations united together ought not disturb ... Read more The post Day 5 – Overcoming Discourag...

Day 5 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 5: Poverty St. Francis, you embraced Lady Poverty, imitating Christ who was born in a humble manger and died naked upon the Cross. By detaching yourself from the things of this world, you found the riches of Heaven, ... Read more The post Day 5 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerni...

Day 4 – Humility Before God – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 593 – Faustina writes: “A humble soul does not trust itself, but places all its confidence in God. God defends the humble and delivers him from snares and miseries. The humble man, though he be ... Read more The post Day 4 – Humility Before God – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart –...

Sunday of the Twenty-Sixth 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 upon...

Day 4 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 4: Love of Creation St. Francis, you praised God through all of His creation, seeing in every creature the hand of the Creator. In your “Canticle of the Creatures,” you praised the Lord for Brother Sun and Sister ... Read more The post Day 4 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning...

Day 3 – The Power of Suffering – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 57 – Faustina writes: “Suffering is a great grace; through suffering, the soul becomes like the Savior; in suffering, love becomes crystallized; the greater the suffering, the purer the love. This true, pure love gives ... Read more The post Day 3 – The Power of Suffering – St. Faustina No...

Day 3 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 3: Humility St. Francis, you embraced the profound humility of Christ, who “emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant” (Philippians 2:7). You considered yourself the least of all and sought not your own glory, but the glory ... Read more The post Day 3 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Hear...

Day 2 – Mercy for All Sinners – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 699 – Jesus speaks to Faustina: “Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is greater than your sins and those of the entire ... Read more The post Day 2 – Mercy for All Sinners – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcas...

Day 2 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 2: Peace St. Francis, you were a true instrument of peace, not only in your actions but in your entire way of life. You lived out the peace of Christ, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), reconciling enemies, ... Read more The post Day 2 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart –...