Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

[powerpres All Shall Be Well: A Journey Through Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love with Kris McGregor Episode Three: The 2nd and 3rd Shewing — Desire, Prayer, and Trust in God’s Hidden Work Summary: In Episode 3, we explore Julian’s Second and Third Shewings, where the vision of Christ’s suffering and the image of “God in ... Read more The post Ep 3 – The 2nd and 3rd Shewing – All Shall Be Well w/ Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor explore the ninth day of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s "Last Retreat," focusing on the divine call to holiness. The post BTP-LR11 – Day 9, pt. 1 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Deacon Omar Gutierrez and Kris McGregor discuss the life and contributions of Pope Leo XIII, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping modern Catholic social teaching. Pope Leo XIII, a deeply intellectual and spiritually grounded leader, sought to engage the modern world rather than retreat from it, producing over 80 encyclicals and major works like Rerum Novarum and Libertas. The post RN-13 – Pope Leo XIII and “Rerum Novarum” (The Condition of Labor) – Regnum Novum with Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Msgr. John Esseff reflects on his family's deep roots in the Maronite Catholic tradition, tracing his lineage back to Lebanon. The post SFTH-2 – Rooted in Faith – Stories from the Heart with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor explore the why, how, and what of "prayer". In this episode, they explore the sacrament of confession in conjunction with prayer. They discuss how confession can affect and even strengthen our prayer life. The post HP5 – Prayer and Confession – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 8, Part 2 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity- Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor reflect on paragraph 21 of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s Last Retreat, focusing on the soul’s journey into adoration and silence. St. Elizabeth describes adoration as a silent, ... Read more The post BTP-LR10 – Day 8, pt. 2 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

All Shall Be Well: A Journey Through Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love with Kris McGregor Episode Two: The First Shewing — Love Poured Out and the Mystery of the Trinity Summary: In this episode, we delve into Julian of Norwich’s First Shewing, in which she witnesses the outpouring of Christ’s love through his suffering ... Read more The post Ep 2 – The First Shewing – All Shall Be Well w/ Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode One – The Beginning… – Stories from the Heart with Msgr. John Esseff In this opening episode, Monsignor John Esseff shares the deeply personal story of his family’s immigration from Lebanon to America—fleeing persecution, carrying with them a rich Catholic faith, and planting deep roots in Pennsylvania. He reflects on growing up in a ... Read more The post SFTH-1 – The Beginning… – Stories from the Heart with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

All Shall Be Well: A Journey Through Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love with Kris McGregor Episode One: Julian of Norwich and the Unshakable Love of God Summary: Join Kris McGregor as she leads a journey through the work of Julian of Norwich—14th-century anchoress, mystic, and the first known woman to write a book in ... Read more The post Ep 1 – Julian of Norwich and the Unshakable Love of God – All Shall Be Well w/ Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Fr. Gallagher, in this concluding episode, reviews the different dimensions of the Examen prayer and applications for our lives. The post DPD8 – Dimensions of the Examen Prayer – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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." The post IP#344 Timothy Muldoon – The Discerning Parent on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor discuss the why, how, and what of "prayer". In this episode, they explore the healing nature of prayer. They examine the many wounds we can bring to our prayer and the Father's great desire to heal our pain. The post HP3 – The Healing Nature of Prayer – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on Day 7 of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity’s Last Retreat, delving into the mystery of suffering, self-emptying, and divine union. The post BTP-LR8 – Day 7, pt. 2 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 7 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer. Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the the fifth step - RENEWAL - which is how we move forward after our encounter with God in our prayer. The post DPD7 – Steps to Spiritual Renewal – The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss Easter as a season for joy within our lives and within the church. The post WM41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 20:1–9 It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the ... Read more The post Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 46: The Great Silence Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) Luke 23:55–56, 24:1 The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and ... Read more The post Day 46: The Great Silence – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 45: The Cross Stands While the World Turns Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 19:25–30 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.Seeing his mother and the ... Read more The post Day 45: The Cross Stands While the World Turns – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 44: Love Poured Out Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 13:1–15 It was before the festival of the Passover, and Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to pass from this world to the Father. He had always ... Read more The post Day 44: Love Poured Out – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this classic interview from 2007, Bruce and Kris McGregor speak with actress Sydney Penny about her portrayal of St. Bernadette Soubirous in the films Bernadette and The Passion of Bernadette. The post “Bernadette” and “The Passion of Bernadette”- In Conversation with Sydney Penny – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.