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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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