Fr. Mauritius Wilde OSB - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

Fr. Mauritius Wilde explores how St. Benedict’s understanding of obedience begins with deep listening and leads to greater trust, freedom, and love. The post HR 17 – Listening to God’s Voice…Obedience – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on how reading, listening, and lifelong learning help form a Benedictine community of wisdom and faith. The post HR 16 – The Value of Listening and Silence – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on how love, humility, and trust in God gradually transform fear in the Christian life. The post HR 15 – The Remedy For Fear Is Love – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict’s wisdom of sustainability, stewardship, and freedom from the endless pursuit of the latest things. The post HR 14 – In place of wanting the latest….sustainability – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict’s wisdom for balancing spiritual ideals with human weakness, mercy, and grace. The post HR 13 – In place of idealistic spirituality…acknowledging one’s needs – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on humility, self-righteousness and the lifelong Benedictine call to seek God with trust and openness. The post HR 12 – In place of self-righteousness…seeking God – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on how St. Benedict’s understanding of correction and reconciliation leads to healing and restored community life. The post HR 11 – In Place Of Relativism…Healing Consequences – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict’s teaching that every guest is to be welcomed as Christ. The post HR 10 – Instead of circling around one’s self, hospitality – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict’s teaching that true freedom comes from responsibility, trust and standing on one’s own feet. The post HR 9 – Instead of leaning on others, standing on one’s own feet – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict’s teaching that work, when united with prayer, frees the heart and deepens spiritual life. The post HR 8 – In place of idleness, work – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on how community life forms, challenges and supports us in growing closer to God together. The post HR 7 – Living in Community – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict’s wisdom on respect and tolerance as the foundation for unity in Christian community life. The post HR 6 – In place of provincialism, respect and tolerance – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict’s vow of stability as a powerful remedy for spiritual restlessness and modern instability. The post HR 5 – In place of spiritual homelessness, stability – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde explores how St. Benedict’s rhythm of prayer and work restores balance, peace and perspective in daily life. The post HR 4 – In place of confusing life patterns, the security of a healthy balance – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde explores how singing the Psalms opens the heart to prayer and draws the soul into deeper communion with God. The post HR 3 – In place of the disability to express ourselves, to sing – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict’s teaching that silence opens the heart to listen more deeply to God. The post HR 2 – In Place of Many Vain Words, Silence – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Materialism vs Gratitude is the subject addressed in our first episode.  How to deal with things. "Do you really need it?" This is the question we are called to ask ourselves. The post HR 1 – In Place of Materialism, Gratitude – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Are you being caught up in the swirl and chaos of fear, violence, and anger assaulting our world today?  Father Mauritius Wilde invites us to contemplate the Benedictine understanding of sobriety. He does not advocate for the renunciation of enjoyment, but rather to accept what God has in store for us. This series will shed light on the facets of this ancient and yet up-to-date concept and shows t...

Holiness Beyond Appearance - The Life of St. Benedict - The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde, O.S.B. We continue our conversation on the life of St. Benedict by using the biography penned by St. Gregory the Great. In this episode St. Benedict where he becomes free through detachment and becomes a light to others.  The moment in St. Benedict's life is a great paradox.  The one who...

"The Life of St. Benedict pt 4" We continue our conversation on the life of St. Benedict by using the biography penned by St. Gregory the Great. This episode St. Benedict is visited a priest on Easter Sunday morning in the cave and is called from his seclusion. The post LSB4 – Call From Seclusion – The Life of St. Benedict – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde...

We continue our conversation on the life of St. Benedict by using the biography penned by St. Gregory the Great. This episode brings to his interaction with the monk called Romanus and the breaking of the bell outside the cave. The post LSB3 – Who Broke The Bell? – The Life of St. Benedict – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict w/ Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B. – Discerning Heart Podcast ap...

Explore detachment's role in spiritual growth with St. Benedict. Reflect on challenges, symbolism, and finding peace in relationships. The post LSB2 – The Grace of Detachment – The Life of St. Benedict – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict w/ Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

We begin the reflection of the life of St. Benedict by using the biography penned by St. Gregory the Great. This episode looks at the pivotal discernment he made as a young man to pursue the religious life. The aspect of detachment from our earthly family, particularly our earthly fathers, in favor of our Heavenly Father, is explored by Fr. Mauritius. The post LSB1 – The Reception of the Fir...

This reflection was given during a special advent evening of prayer and meditation service at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, in Omaha, NE The post AR-SP2- THE GIFT OF HOLINESS AT CHRISTMAS w/ Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B., PhD. appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In place of confusing life patterns, the security of a healthy balance From the Holy Rule of St. Benedict: CHAPTER XLI From holy Easter till Pentecost let the brethren dine at the sixth hour and take supper in the evening. From Pentecost on, however, during the whole summer, if the monks have no work in the fields and the excess of the heat doth not interfere, let them fast on Wednesday and Friday...