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“On That Mountain” – The 1st Wednesday of Advent …The Retreat Continues w/Msgr. Esseff

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“On That Mountain” – The 1st Wednesday of Advent …The Retreat Continues

On that day it will be said:
“Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us!
This is the LORD for whom we looked;
let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!”
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain.

To Receive Like A Child – The 1st Tuesday of Advent …The Retreat Continues with Msgr. Esseff

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To Receive Like A Child – The 1st Tuesday of Advent …The Retreat Continues

Turning to the disciples in private he said,
“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.
For I say to you,
many prophets and kings desired to see what you see,
but did not see it,
and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”

What do I need to bring to Jesus? The 1st Monday of Advent – The Retreat Continues…. – Discerning Hearts

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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him,
“Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith.
I say to you, many will come from the east and the west,
and will recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
at the banquet in the Kingdom of heaven.”

An Advent On-Line Retreat – The First Sunday of Advent with Msgr. John Esseff

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This marks the beginning of a very special daily Advent retreat begin offered by Msgr. Esseff. He recommends to begin a journal and find a special time of the day to prayerfully reflect on the readings and reflections offered everyday.

The Importance of Your Lineage – The Third Tuesday of Advent….The Retreat Continues – Discerning Hearts

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The Importance of Your Lineage – The Third Tuesday of Advent….The Retreat Continues

“To Have a Relationship of Love” – The 2nd Saturday of Advent…The Retreat Continues – Discerning Hearts

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The Readings from the feast of St. John of the Cross: FIRST READING 1 Corinthians 2:1-10a When I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming the mystery of God, I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him … Read more

LORT11 – Echoes of Eucatastrophe: Unveiling Spiritual Truths – A “Lord of the Rings” Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

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In this episode, Fr. Gallagher continues the conversation on joy and “eucatastrophe.” J. R. R. Tolkien defined this term in his lecture “On Fairy-Stories,” as a “good catastrophe, the sudden joyous ‘turn’…it is a sudden and miraculous grace…a fleeting glimpse of Joy” (On Fairy-Stories 153) Going further, it is a moment experienced in the Gospel, referencing the greatest moment of eucatastrophe in human history: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (On Fairy-Stories 156). When understood through the mechanism of eucatastrophe “The Lord of the Rings” becomes a “fundamentally religious and Catholic work” (Letter 142).

LORT7 – Samwise’s Journey of Discipleship and Sacrifice – A Lord of the Rings Spiritual Retreat w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast

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Episode 7 – Samwise’s Journey of Discipleship and Sacrifice – A Lord of the Rings Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Timothy Gallagher examines spiritual themes from “The Lord of the Rings,” with a focus on Samwise Gamgee. The episode delves into the Christian concepts of sacrifice, loyalty, and faithfulness, paralleling Sam’s fictional journey … Read more

How Does Your Soul Magnify the Lord? – An Advent Reflection from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

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How Does Your Soul Magnify the Lord – An Advent Reflection from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Embracing Humility and Simplicity – Third Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

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Explore Msgr. John Esseff’s profound reflections on Christian spirituality, focusing on humility, simplicity, and the true essence of Christmas, alongside insights on Mary’s role, the Nativity story, and the joy in poverty