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In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC15 – Receptivity to God’s Presence – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC14 – Graces from Contemplation – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC13 – The Incipient Signs of the Grace of Contemplation – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC12 – Dawning Light of the Gift of Contemplation – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC11 – Barricades on the Road to Contemplation, Part 2 – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC10 – Barricades on the Road to Contemplation, Part 1 – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC9 – Purification of the Will for Love Alone – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

HP6 – Prayer and Healing from Sin – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor explore the why, how, and what of “prayer”.  In this episode, they explore the healing power of prayer against sin and the role the Holy Spirit plays in it as well. Here is ... Read more The post HP6 – Prayer and Healing from Sin – The Heart of Pray...

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC8 – The Will’s Capacity for Love – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC7 – Asceticism: Recovery of a Neglected Value – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC6 – Intense Certitude of Love – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.   The post SJC5 – Mystery of Believing – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

HP5 – Prayer and Confession – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor explore the why, how, and what of “prayer”.  In this episode, they explore the sacrament of confession in conjunction with prayer.  They discuss how confession can affect and even strengthen our prayer life. Here is ... Read more The post HP5 – Prayer and Confe...

In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.  In this episode, they continue their conversation on that which leads to the experience of the Dark Nights often associated with St. John of the Cross The post SJC4 – Pure Faith in Contemplative Prayer – St. John of the Cross with F...

 HP4 – Prayer and Forgiveness – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor explore the why, how, and what of “prayer”.  In this episode, they explore the healing nature of prayer.  They discuss how the role of forgiveness in our daily prayer. Here is an excerpt from ... Read more The post HP4 – Prayer and Forgiveness – The He...

 SJC3 – Contemplative Faith: Certitude in Darkness – St. John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church.  In this ... Read more The post SJC3 – Contemplative Faith: Certitu...

 HP3 – The Healing Nature of Prayer – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor discuss the why, how, and what of “prayer”.  In this episode, they explore the healing nature of prayer.  They examine the many wounds we can bring to our prayer and the Father’s ... Read more The post HP3 – The Healing Nature of Prayer – T...

 SJC2 – Caverns of Longing within the Soul – St. John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast In this series Fr. Donald Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the depths of prayer as explored by St. John of the Cross, the Mystical Doctor of the Church. Here is ... Read more The post SJC2 – Caverns of Longing within the Soul &#...

 HP2 – Creating Space for Prayer – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor discuss the why, how, and what of “prayer”.  In this episode, they explore a creating space for prayer.  They also reflect on the witness of Servant of God Dorothy Day. Here is an ... Read more The post HP2 – Creating Space for Prayer – The Heart of...

Fr. Donald Haggerty introduces St. John of the Cross as a master of contemplation and a guide to deeper union with God. Hosted by Kris McGregor, this episode explores the hiddenness of God, the longing of the soul, the Spiritual Canticle, and the call to contemplative prayer in everyday life. The post SJC1 – The Hiding Place of the Beloved – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Hagger...

 HP1 – What is Prayer? – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor discuss the why, how, and what of “prayer.”  In this episode, they explore the nature of prayer and responding to the call of relationship with God. Here is an excerpt from their conversation: Fr. ... Read more The post HP1 – What is Prayer? – The Heart of Pr...

In this episode, Fr. McDermott aids in our understanding of St. Catherine's teachings on the "Blood of Christ" and it's context from Sacred Scripture and Medieval sensibilities.  He discusses "The Christ Bridge" as a central image in St. Catherine's writings and one's spiritual journey.  The flowering of baptismal grace is exemplified in this teaching. The post SCS6 – “The Precious Blo...

This is a special edition of the reflection offered by Fr. Timothy Gallagher on the "Contemplation to Attain the love of God" by St. Ignatius of Loyola as found in the "Spiritual Exercises." What we original provided to you as two separate episodes, we now combine into a single extended episode without interruption. We hope this will enhance your experience of this Ignatian exercise.  The post SPE...

In this compelling conversation with Deacon James Keating, a spiritual master of the highest order, we discuss those things that block us from having a closer relationship with God. We also discuss the importance of making time for Lectio Divina, living in the liturgy of the Church, and the danger of letting prayer become too complex. The post IP#484 – Deacon James Keating Ph. D. – Abi...

In When You Struggle In the Spiritual Life: An Ignatian Path to Freedom, Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., addresses the everyday challenges of those seeking a deeper relationship with God. Drawing from the spiritual wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the second rule of his classic discernment of spirits, Fr. Gallagher breaks open the four ways in which the enemy is going to try to discourage perso...