“Rachel weeping for her children…” – Reflections of Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

 Msgr. Esseff not only laments the horror of the massacre of the Holy Innocents in Bethlehem 2000 years ago, but the tragedy of the continued holocaust of children within their mother’s womb that occurs today.  He reflects on the passage from Revelation which recounts the hatred the devil has for the womb of the woman:  The enemy HATES life.  Msgr. Esseff reminds us of the VICTORY of Christ and discusses the forgiveness and hope found with God.  He shares the stories of two seperate women named Maria, both of whom touched his life and who can help show us the way.

“God is Love” the legacy of St. John the Apostle – Reflections from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

 Msgr. Esseff, on his patronal feast day, discusses St. John the Evangelist.  He recalls the message found in the Gospel of St. John, his letters, and stories from St. Polycarp.  Msgr. Esseff discusses the relationship of Our Lady with John, and the gift Jesus made of her to John and to us all.  He also shares how deeply the Sacred Heart is found in the teachings of St. John.

“Father, forgive them…” – Reflections from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the feast of St. Stephen the Martyr, the massacre in Nigeria at Christmas services, and his experiences in Lebanon. The story he shares is particularly poignant and compelling. He shares what we are called to do for Christ and what the future holds. He discusses how important the devotion to the Sacred Heart is for us personally and for the world.

“Allow God to gaze upon you” – Reflections from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

Msgr. Esseff shares some of his challenges, and yet, through it all God has been his strength. Allow God to gaze upon you. Ask the Father when He has found delight in you. Rest with that. He shares a story of when he was a young boy, 10 cents, and the meaning of Christmas.

 

 

 

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“You Are Not Alone” – Reflections from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

Msgr. Esseff discusses the great love the Blessed Virgin Mary has for all of us. He shares his personal experiences with the Blessed Mother and a special encounter with her love, especially through the gift of her Son. He encourages us to remember that we are never alone.

“A message of Hope” – Reflections from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

Msgr. Esseff reflects on Mary’s “yes” to the Archangel Gabriel. He also talks about the violent events in Egypt, Syria and other parts of the Middle East, as well as the tragedy of the typhoon in the Philippines. He shares his personal experience of being in Peru during the May 1970 earthquake, and how God taught him a very important lesson about how God brings about a greater good.

Msgr. Esseff also talks about the importance of doing God’s will…to love in Truth. How do we know what is authentic love? And he offers a teaching on the angels, in particular, the Guardian Angels.

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“Surrender, Dependence, and the Incarnation” – Reflections from Msgr. John Esseff – – Discerning Hearts

Msgr. Esseff reflects on his experiences following surgery and the need for surrender. He discusses the incarnation and it’s magnificence, and how the story hasn’t been totally told. The dangers in “self-reliance” and the gift of humility. Our need to control, especially for men. What is the remedy? Look to Mary for your answer. God wants you to be dependent on Him.

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On Sinfulness – Truth and Lies– talk 3 by Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

Msgr. Esseff spoke at a recent conference which was held in PA. in November 2011. In the 3rd talk he speaks about sinfulness.   Our mistaken notions and what we should know. What are the traps, what will free us. How confession can bring us into right order.

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Our relationship with the Father, the role of Mary, and the 3 levels of the heart – talk 2 by Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

Msgr. Esseff spoke at a recent conference which was held in PA. in November 2011. In the 2nd talk he speaks of our true relationship with the Father in Heaven, the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the 3 levels of the heart and the place of Jesus in our lives.

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Who am I – The Identity of the Christian – talk 1 by Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts


Msgr. Esseff spoke at a recent conference which was held in PA. in November 2011.  In talk #1, he speaks of the true identity of the Christian.  The 3 levels of the person; how others see us, how we see ourselves, how God sees us. The pain and wounds caused by our acceptance of the false identity.  The experience of aloneness and how Jesus redeems. We are being called to the depths in order to raise up the world in Christ Jesus.