Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee

Bridgett and Janet share their connections to St Catherine of Siena, especially after their travels to Italy earlier this year. Resources: Video Recommendations Who is St. Catherine of Siena: The Catholic Saints Podcast   (The Augustine Institute) The Apostle of the Blood of Christ: Saint Catherine of Siena (Bishop Robert Barron) Articles Referenced As super saint: St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor o...

Bridgett is joined by Travis Rogers, Ascension's Youth Minister, for a conversation about St Francis of Assisi and their connections to this popular saint, including the Secular Franciscan Order. Resources: Video Recommendations St. Francis of Assisi:  The World’s Most Beloved Saint St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction Organization The Secular Franciscan Order The Rule of the Secular...

Janet & Bridgett continue their summer series with one of Janet's favorite saints, St Therese of Lisieux. They discuss her life and experiences and uncover what it means to be a Doctor of the Church. Resources: Video Recommendations Bishop Barron on Saint Theresa of Lisieux Saint Theresa of Lisieux- Following the Little Way How to Know Which Saints We Might be Called to Pray To (Ascension...

Join Bridgett and Janet in their discussion of one of their favorite saints: St Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Can you even imagine parenting the Son of God?   Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church ( 437 , 497 , 532 , 1014 , 1846 , and 2177 ) St. John Henry Newman :  “When, for our sakes, the Son came on earth and took our flesh, yet He would not live without the sympathy of others. Fo...

Janet and Bridgett start the summer season with the ultimate saint: Mother Mary. She said "yes" and we will never be the same! Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church (963-975) Formed Interview Our Mother Mary Dr. Mark Miravalle, interviewed by Dr. Ben Akers (Subscription to Formed Required) Pope St. John Paul II,  Mary’s Mediation Derives from Christ’s,  General Audience, Wednesday,...

Welcome to the summer edition of Hearing with the Heart! Bridgett and Janet unveil their summer plan and kick it off with a discussion of Sainthood and how we are all connected. Resources: USCCB's Information on Becoming a Saint Catechism of the Catholic Church (946-962) Baby Steps: Look up your first, middle, and/or confirmation name and learn more about the saint you are named for. Email us...

In the final 2 chapters of Jesus the Bridegroom, Janet and Bridgett consider the relationship between the cleansing of Baptism and the bridal mysteries. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Baby Steps: Reflect on the Gospel of John's Woman at the Well . If you met Jesus at the well, what do you think he would say to you? At Mass, picture yourself w...

Jesus is the Bridegroom, but what does that mean for us after the wedding (crucifixion)? Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Chapter 5, Jewish marriage traditions, and the End of Times. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament John Chapter 14   Baby Steps: Read the Book (or the last few chapters) of Revelation...

If Jesus is the Bridegroom, when is his wedding? Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 4 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Jesus’ Crucifixion from the Gospel of John Baby Steps: Remember a wedding you've attended. Now look at your crucifix and consider the crucifixion as Jes...

If Jesus is the Bridegroom, then who is the Bride? Listen in as Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 3 in Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre The Woman at the Well John 4: 4-30 Baby Steps: Re-read The Woman at the Well. Put yourself into the scene and have that conversation with Jesus.  Remember th...

Have you ever thought of the Last Supper as Jesus' wedding banquet? Listen in as Bridgett and Janet discuss John the Baptist, Jesus' role at the Wedding at Cana, and the Last Supper as they discover Chapter 2 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told . Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Song of Songs  DEFINITION from the CCC...

Bridgett and Janet introduce the book Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Every Told   by Brant Pitre and the covenant relationship God has with us. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Catechism – definition of covenant Song of Songs Baby Steps: Consider your image of God from the Old Testament. Sit with this image a bit, and have an open dia...

Have you attended an Easter Vigil Mass? Walk with Janet and Bridgett through the symbolism of "the mother of all holy vigils" (St Augustine) and the joy and celebration of Easter. Resources: Hallow Easter Vigil Guide Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Easter Vigil Readings  Easter Sunday Readings Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre   Baby Steps...

The journey we take with Jesus during Holy Week leads us to the pinnacle moment of our Catholic faith. Janet and Bridgett walk with us through the scriptures from Jesus' jubilant (but humble) entrance in Jerusalem to his death on the cross. Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church #1168 Triduum The Significance of Holy Thursday Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Kreeft, Peter. Foo...

Our Catholic faith teaches us to deny ourselves - a counter-cultural idea for our modern world. Janet & Bridgett discuss how the concept of dying to self can lead to spiritual fulfillment and make space for all that God has in store for our lives. Resources: Fifth Sunday of Lent Gospel Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Kreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Reading...

Janet & Bridgett discuss the Gospel from the Fourth Sunday, which includes the most often quoted verse (John 3:16), and the depth of love God has for each one of us. Resources: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Kreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B.  Word on Fire, 2023. Marquette University Gospel Reflection Fourth Sunday of Lent Gospel Reading Cy...

Bridgett and Janet discuss Jesus' righteous anger when he finds his Father's house, the temple, being defiled. How can we use this lesson in our lives - this Lent, and beyond? Resources:   Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Kreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B.  Word on Fire, 2023. Third Sunday of Lent: Jesus Cleanses the Temple In Jesus&apo...

For the second week of Lent, Janet and Bridgett discuss the Transfiguration, a reading we hear every Lenten season, and how mountaintop experiences bring us closer to God. Resources: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Kreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B.  Word on Fire, 2023. Second Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration 2 Peter 1: 17-21 Baby Steps: When...

During this first week of Lent, Bridgett and Janet discuss the desert - from the journey of the Israelites fleeing Egypt to Jesus' temptation in the desert, and what we can learn for our own faith journeys. Resources: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament First Sunday of Lent: The Temptation in the Desert The Three Temptations of Christ by Deacon R. Christoph Sandoval Lessons on the Tem...

As we prepare for Ash Wednesday, Janet discusses her favorite liturgical season, Lent, with Bridgett. Together, they share both the #funfacts and the reverent aspects of the season and remind us to just breathe! Resources: CCC 2849   Such a battle and such a victory become possible only through prayer. It is by his prayer that Jesus vanquishes the tempter, both at the outset of his public mission...

What does it mean to be Sent? Janet and Bridgett consider how they have been Sent out into the world on what Janet calls God's greatest adventure, and discuss how we are all called to share the love of Christ with others. Resources: Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization Discipleship Book Joy of the Gospel   Living as Intentional Disciples of Jesus Am I a Disciple of Ch...

In the third of a 4-part series on Missionary Disciples, Janet and Bridgett reveal the history behind the need for community, and its importance today, especially for our faith journeys. Resources: Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization Discipleship Book Joy of the Gospel   Community in the Catholic Church The Messy Necessity of Authentic Catholic Community - Catholic Missio...

In the second of a 4-part series on Missionary Disciples, Bridgett and Janet discuss what Janet describes as a beautiful word: accompaniment. But what does it mean for a Missionary Disciple? Resources: Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization Joy of the Gospel   The Reed of God: A Spiritual Classic  Hearing with the Heart Coffee Mug:    https://bit.ly/HWTHmu g Baby Steps: Pray...

You may heave heard the term Missionary Disciple but what does it really mean? Let Janet and Bridgett break it down for you in their latest podcast episode Resources: Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization Discipleship Book Toups, Fr. Mark. Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture. Ascension Press, 2023.  Edward Sri “Into His Likeness” Joy of the Gospel para...

Janet & Bridgett discuss Epiphany, including some surprises, historical references, and thoughts about what it means for us today. References: The Epiphany of the Lord The history behind the Feast of the Epiphany The Origins and Spirituality of the Epiphany Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament USCCB Readings for Epiphany Baby Steps: Reflect upon the journey of the Wise Men What journey...