Finding Joy and Hope in Challenging Times – Advent Reflections with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

Advent #1 – Finding Joy and Hope in Challenging Times – Advent Reflections w/ Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts Dr. Anthony Lilles, focusing on Pope Benedict XVI’s writings,  discusses how illness, physically or emotionally, during Advent can be a unique spiritual opportunity. He emphasizes that suffering and difficulty can be a form of … Read more

CLJ4 – Faith, Hope, Love – Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting by Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. – Discerning Hearts Podcast

In this excerpt from ‘Come, Lord Jesus’ by Mother Mary Francis, she reflects upon Faith, Hope, Love

Julian of Norwich – “God’s Promises Are Always Greater Than Our Hopes”

“God’s Promises Are Always Greater Than Our Hopes” VATICAN CITY, DEC. 1, 2010 (vatican.va).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience in Paul VI Hall. Dear Brothers and Sisters, I still remember with great joy the Apostolic Journey I made in the United Kingdom last September. England is … Read more

Julian of Norwich – “God’s Promises Are Always Greater Than Our Hopes” – Discerning Hearts

“God’s Promises Are Always Greater Than Our Hopes” VATICAN CITY, DEC. 1, 2010 (vatican.va).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience in Paul VI Hall. Dear Brothers and Sisters, I still remember with great joy the Apostolic Journey I made in the United Kingdom last September. England is … Read more

Day 6 – Mercy – Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcast

 Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena

Day 6 – Mercy

Day 3 – Religious Practices – Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcast

 Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena

Day 3 – Religious Practices

Day 2 – Family Life – Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcast

 Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena

Day 2 – Family Life 

IP#344 Timothy Muldoon – The Discerning Parent on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast

What a great conversation with Dr. Timothy Muldoon, who with his wife, Sue, has written a wonderfully rich spiritual resource for today’s family entitled “The Discerning Parent:  An Iganatius Guide to Raising Your Teen.”  Fr. Timothy Gallagher said it so well, this is “An engaging book for parents who desire that God be the center of raising their teenage children. Applying Ignatian discernment to this specific task–a valuable contribution–the authors offer clarity and hope to all parents.” 

Day 16: “Blessed Are Those Who Trust in the Lord” – Discerning Hearts Podcast

 A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 16: “Blessed Are Those Who Trust in the Lord” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending … Read more

Day 10: “Reconciliation and Forgiveness” – Discerning Hearts Podcast

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 10: “Reconciliation and Forgiveness” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 5:23-24 “If you are bringing your offering to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar, go and be … Read more