Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

IP#357 Gretchen Crowe – Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast

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Gretchen Crowe discusses her book Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II, which grew out of her earlier work on the relevance of the rosary in modern life.

SISL14 – Forms of Dryness – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

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Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor examine the struggles and remedies in the spiritual life, focusing on dryness in prayer.

IP#514 Ginny Kochis – Quirky Catholic Kids on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast

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Kris McGregor speaks with Ginny Kochis, author of Quirky Catholic Kids, about raising neurodivergent children with faith, hope and joy. This conversation offers practical wisdom, spiritual encouragement and reassurance for Catholic families navigating autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety and the beautiful uniqueness of every child.

SISL10 – I Don’t Feel God’s Love – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

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I Don’t Feel God’s Love – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher O.M.V. Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor discuss how ongoing struggles are a normal part of the spiritual life, where both consolation and desolation play important roles in growth. Through Kathy’s experience, they show how prayer can begin with deep … Read more

SISL8 – I’m Troubled and I’m Tempted; I’m Going to Fail – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

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Fr. Timothy Gallagher describes how temptation often appears during times of anxiety or discouragement in the spiritual life.

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

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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

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Day 10 reflects on Matthew 5:23-24, inviting forgiveness and reconciliation through mercy, prayer, and the healing gift of Confession.

SISL5 – I Can’t See – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts Copy

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Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses spiritual desolation in the Ignatian tradition, explaining its signs, causes, and practical remedies, including the importance of perseverance and never changing spiritual practices during times of darkness.

SISL3 – I Try to Pray, but I’m So Discouraged – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

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SISL3 – I Try to Pray, but I’m So Discouraged – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

SISL2 – I Just Can’t Pray – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

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Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor discuss the spiritual struggles many face, particularly when prayer feels burdensome or difficult to maintain.