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Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena Day 3 – Religious Practices « Rising very early before dawn, He left and went off to a deserted place, where He prayed. » Mark 1:35 Meditation Sts. Louis and Zélie, « before …

Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life, times and teachings of St. Jerome Born: 347 AD, Štrigova, Croatia Died: September 30, 420 AD, Bethlehem For more on St. Jerome and his teachings Jerome – Letters – The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary – To Pammachius Against John of Jerusalem – The Dialogue Against the Luciferians – The Life of Malchus, the…

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the teaching of Jesus found in Luke Chapter 10 and our call to be missionaries in the world. What does that look like? How will we know what our calling truly is? Luke Chapter 10: 1-12, 17-20: At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. …

What a delight to talk again with Fr. Christopher Collins S.J., this time about his book Habits of Freedom: 5 Ignatian Tools for Clearing Your Mind and Resting Daily in the Lord You can find the book here, a wonderful resource From the book description – Popular retreat leader and spiritual director Fr. Christopher Collins, SJ, says that if you tur…

Special Episode: Vatican II – Archbishop Lucas’ Statment on the Supreme Court Ruling – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this special episode, Archbishop George Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what we as Catholics must do next to support both expectant mo…

Holy Rule Novena to St. Benedict Day 4 In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said: The first degree of humility, then, is that a man always have the fear of God before his eyes (cf Ps 35[36]:2), shunning all forgetfulness and that he be ever mindful of all that God has commanded, that he always consider in his mind how those who despise God will …

Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all t…

Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life, times and teachings of St. Jerome Born: 347 AD, Štrigova, Croatia Died: September 30, 420 AD, Bethlehem For more on St. Jerome and his teachings Jerome – Letters – The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary – To Pammachius Against John of Jerusalem – The Dialogue Against the Luciferians – The Life of Malchus, the…

Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena Day 2 – Family Life « Let the children come to Me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. » Mark 10:14 Meditation The Martin household knew all…

Holy Rule Novena to St. Benedict Day 3 In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said: Brothers, the Holy Scripture crys to us saying: “Every one that exalts himself shall be humbled; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted” (Lk 14:11; 18:14). Since, therefore, it says this, it shows us that every exaltation is a kind of pride… Hence, brethren, …

Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all th…

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the teaching of Jesus found in Luke Chapter 10 and our call to be missionaries in the world. What does that look like? How will we know what our calling truly is? Luke Chapter 10: 1-12, 17-20: At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. …

Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena Day 1 – Prayer Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray. » Luke 11:1 Meditation Prayer had an…

Holy Rule Novena to St. Benedict Day 2 In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said: What, dearest brothers, can be sweeter to us than this voice of the Lord inviting us? See, in His loving kindness, the Lord shows us the way of life. Therefore, having our loins girt with faith and the performance of good works, let us walk His ways under the guida…

Sunday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all th…

Holy Rule Novena to St. Benedict Day 1 In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said: Listen, O my son, to the precepts of the master, and incline the ear of your heart, and cheerfully receive and faithfully execute the admonitions of your loving Father, that by the toil of obedience you may return to Him from whom by the sloth of disobedience you h…

Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all …

From the Holy Rule of St. Benedict: CHAPTER II What Kind of Man the Abbot Ought to Be “…..Let him make no distinction of persons in the monastery. Let him not love one more than another, unless it be one whom he findeth more exemplary in good works and obedience. Let not a free-born be preferred to a freedman, unless there be some other reasonable …

Friday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” …

Episode 44 - In Praise of Marriage Discerning Hearts is honored to host the reflections of Dr. Regis Martin. Filled with profound insights, wisdom, and joy, he is one of the most trustworthy guides one can have on the spiritual journey. The post SP 44 – Episode 44 – In Praise of Marriage – In Search of the Still Point with Dr. Regis Martin – Discer…