Fr Michael Eades of the Toronto Oratory

Lectio et Oratio

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St Philip Neri in the 16th century would daily gather those in Rome who were desirous of seeking Christian perfection. He would read from a spiritual book and then discourse on the meaning of what was read. This podcast (and the nightly prayer group from which it springs) seeks to carry on St Philip’s method of helping people become holy, even saints, in their own homes.

Author

Fr Michael Eades of the Toronto Oratory

Episodes

Episode 35 -- Come Be My Light ch 4.7 -- The Blueprint of the New Order 3-4 23.03.2023 9:32

Episode 34 -- Come Be My Light ch 4.7 -- The Blueprint of the New Order 1-2 21.03.2023 11:55

Episode 33 -- Come Be My Light ch 4.6 -- Supply What is Lacking 2.0 20.03.2023 10:40

Besides the hesitation of the Archbishop of Calcutta, did Mother Teresa herself cause herself to suffer? It seems so. While on retreat in May 1947, with the purpose of answering all the Archbishop’s questions about the new institute, Mother went through five days of intense doubts. Was she betraying her Loretto vows? This desolation passed, but it saddened Our Lord. Why?

Episode 32 -- Come Be My Light ch. 4.6 -- My God . . . Supply What is Wanting in Me 1.0 20.03.2023 10:27

Episode 31 -- Come Be My Light ch. 4.5 -- To Please Him Only is the Joy I Seek 17.03.2023 14:14

Episode 30 -- Come Be My Light ch 4.4 -- Seeking The Will of God 16.03.2023 11:42

Episode 29 -- Come Be My Light ch 4.3 -- Longing to Be All Things to All Men 15.03.2023 13:32

Episode 28 -- Come Be My Light ch 4.2 -- The Longing to Give All to the Lord 14.03.2023 10:14

Episode 27 -- Come Be My Light 4.2 -- The Longing to Give All to the Lord 13.03.2023 9:46

What was the reaction of the Archbishop of Calcutta to her disclosing what happened to her in Darjeeling? He had three main concerns. We read about how Mother answered those concerns, especially the charge that she was being too sentimental. At the same time, Mother reveals two secrets about her spiritual life.

Episode 26 -- Come Be My Light ch 4.1 -- A Change to Asansol 11.03.2023 10:21

Episode 25 -- Come Be My Light ch 3.7 -- Wilt Thou Refuse 10.03.2023 10:50

Episode 24 -- Come Be My Light ch 3.6.3 -- What Went on Between Him and Me 3.0 09.03.2023 9:21

Episode 23 -- Come Be My Light ch.3.6.2 -- What Went on Between Him and Me 2.0 08.03.2023 7:30

Episode 22 -- Come Be My Light ch.3.6.1 -- What Went on Between Him and Me 1.0 07.03.2023 14:32

Episode 21 -- Come Be My Light ch 3.5 -- He Forbade Me Even to Think about It 07.03.2023 9:02

What was the reaction of Mother's spiritual director to her disclosing what happened to her in Darjeeling? Ignore it. Fr Van Exem first tried to tell Mother Teresa not to think about what she had heard from Christ. He wanted to test her obedience. He wanted her to be silent and pray. She had many things to do in her current vocation. If this vision was really from God, Mother would be obedient.

Episode 20 -- Come Be My Light ch 3.4 -- The First Step 06.03.2023 9:11

What did Mother first do after her retreat? She went to see her spiritual director. She believed that obedience was the true path to divine blessing. She wanted the protection of the Church.

Episode 19 -- Come Be My Light ch 3.3 -- The Voice 04.03.2023 8:39

What did Mother hear on the train? She heard the voice of Christ as though He were speaking directly to her. He heard his voice as St Paul heard Him speak on the road to Emmaus. But this voice was of Christ on the Cross.

Episode 18 -- Come Be My Light ch 3.2 -- I Thirst 03.03.2023 15:34

Episode 17 -- Come Be My Light ch 3.1 -- Inspiration Day 02.03.2023 10:38

Episode 16 -- Come Be My Light ch 2.8 -- Only By God’s Grace 01.03.2023 6:39

Episode 15 -- Come Be My Light ch 2.6 -- Extraordinary in Her Sacrifice 28.02.2023 11:51

Episode 14 -- Come Be My Light ch 2.5 -- Private Vow in Daily Life 27.02.2023 9:11

How did Mother's secret vow change her daily life? She tried to do everything for Jesus out of love. Big or small, it did not matter. All things could be for Him, if done with love.

Episode 13 -- Come Be My Light ch 2.4 -- Blessedness of Submission 26.02.2023 6:53

Did Mother Teresa's vow of refusing Christ nothing make her gloomy? No! In fact, she was known to be full of fun and always cheerful. Her great good was Christ and his will. Doing his will gave her joy.

Episode 12 -- Come Be My Light ch 2.3 -- Not to Refuse Him Anything 25.02.2023 9:04

In what did this vow consist? In refusing Christ nothing. To always do what Christ wanted required Mother to be very attentive, always listening. Such attentiveness to Christ required a great silence in her soul.

Episode 11 -- Come Be My Light ch 2.2 -- Love for Love 24.02.2023 9:28

Why did Mother make this vow? Out of love. The more she knew of Christ's unconditional love, the more she looked for ways to give love back. Love for love!