Msgr. Esseff Lent 2022 Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

Happy Easter!!!! Have You Encountered Jesus? Gospel JN 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” So Peter and...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the meaning of Good Friday for the life of every Christian.  We are closely united to Jesus in his Passion.  Who are the people who have caused you to suffer?  What are wounds that have been inflicted during your lifetime?  What are the wounds you have inflicted on others?  How can those wounds be healed?  He also proclaims how the Cross of Christ defeated the devil and co...

Msgr. Esseff teaches the importance of fasting, almsgiving and the Liturgy of the Hours during the season of Lent.  He shares his experience of fasting in a desert found in Peru. From this he learned the importance of FASTING and PRAYER.  Msgr. Esseff challenges us to discern what the Father in Heaven is asking us to do this Lent through fasting, so we can purely and perfectly follow His Holy Will...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the meanings within the Holy Thursday liturgy of the Church.  He discusses the action of Jesus when He washes the feet of the apostles and what that means for us today. The post A Special Holy Thursday Reflection – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Msgr. John Esseff passionately proclaims the resurrection of Jesus Christ not just as a past event but as a living reality. He invites all people—regardless of background or faith tradition—to hear the Good News that Jesus has conquered death and now lives, offering eternal life and peace. The post Palm Sunday: Uniting With Christ – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. Esseff – Discer...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.  He discusses the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how it's key in the area of true inner healing.  The healing from the damage done by our sinful choices is more important than even physical healing.  He implores us all to see the value of this tremendous gift. The post The Fifth Sunday of Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love wit...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.  He discusses the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how it's key in the area of true inner healing.  The healing from the damage done by our sinful choices is more important than even physical healing.  He implores us all to see the value of this tremendous gift. The post The Prodigal Son – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr....

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent.  We are called to be 100% love.  He recalls a young man named Kevin, his death, and the call to repentance and to love. Don’t be secure in your own eyes, we need to have the eyes of Christ.  We need to enter ... Read more The post The Call to be 100 Percent Love – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Podcast...

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 &#...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent.  He guides us through an honest self-examination of conscience and the need to confess our brokenness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. From the NAB Gospel. JN 8:1-11 Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the ... Read more The post An Honest Self-Examination – Building a Kingdom of L...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.  He discusses the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how it's key in the area of true inner healing.  The healing from the damage done by our sinful choices is more important than even physical healing.  He implores us all to see the value of this tremendous gift. The post The Key to Inner Healing – Building a Kingdom of Love w/...