The World Is Noisy - God Whispers®

Episode 103: "Prayer is the life of the new heart. It ought to animate us at every moment. But we tend to forget him who is our life and our all." – CCC 2697---In this episode, author and host Julia Monnin shares with listeners a talk about "The Life of Prayer" as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 2697–2758. This talk was given in May of 2025 as Session 4 in a 6-Session Series on Part IV of the Catechism. To learn more about this 6- Session Series, visit journeysrevealed.com/speakers-topics.---NEW for 2025! Stay in touch with JRM via Flocknote. Subscribe at ⁠journeysrevealed.flocknote.com⁠---⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠ | ⁠journeysrevealed.com

Episode 102: "God did not work . . . in such a way as to make sorrow vanish and to change the system, so that there is no longer any need for consolation. That would be to take away our humanity. And this is what we secretly desire. Yes, being human is too burdensome for us. But if our humanity were taken away from us, we would cease to be human beings and the world would become inhuman. God did not work that way. He chose a wiser way that was more difficult in many respects but, for precisely that reason, better, more divine. He did not take away our humanity but shares it with us." – Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) from a homily titled “How God Comforts” in the book On Love: Selected Writings---In this month's episode, author and host Julia Monnin* reminds listeners of the simple truth that our humanity is something beautiful; something to be grateful for and to delight in. In addition to sharing a few reflections from others, she also shares with listeners her own Reflection #220 which is found in her book ⁠⁠⁠The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II⁠⁠⁠. ---"Though I am really struggling right now with some heaviness and pain related to my human weaknesses and vices, I am incredibly grateful for what I am. After all, I am created in God's image and likeness. What else could be better than that?" (from Reflection #220, "Big God, Small Problems")---⁠⁠⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠journeysrevealed.com

Episode 101: "I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, / if you find my lover— / What shall you tell him?— / that I am faint with love." – Song of Songs 5:8---How is author and host Julia Monnin* really doing as she finds her way in the heart of her husband's journey with cancer? Tune in to this episode to find out! In addition to talking briefly about the "Fruitless Search" of the bride we read about in the Song of Songs 5:2–8, Julia also shares with listeners what's going on in her "now" as she takes a look back at what was going on in her "then" when she wrote Reflection #361 which is found in her book ⁠⁠The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II⁠⁠. ---"Labor has stalled, and the end I was about to take hold of (spiritually, emotionally, and physically) has slipped through my hands. Yes, when I woke this morning only to realize that this child is still indeed in my womb instead of my arms, the temptation to let the darkness, despair, and defeat creep back in reappeared. Then grace showed up. And the rest, as they say, is history." (from Reflection #361, "Smiling in the Face of Pain")---⁠⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠journeysrevealed.com

Episode 100: "There is so much healing happening here; mind, body, and soul. This is certainly shaping up to be one of His 'blessings in disguise.'"---On this 100th EPISODE host Julia Monnin shares with listeners the latest update regarding her husband's "Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer" journey. And, in celebration of this 100th episode, she even welcomes a very special guest to join her. Tune in to find out who!---You can subscribe to Julia's Blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about JRM's 2025 Pilgrimage to France, visit stcharlespilgrimages.com/tritle-monnin---NEW for 2025! Stay in touch with JRM via Flocknote. Subscribe at ⁠⁠journeysrevealed.flocknote.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠journeysrevealed.com⁠

Episode 99: "Deep waters cannot quench love, / nor rivers sweep it away. / Were one to offer all the wealth of his house for love, / he would be utterly despised." – Song of Songs 8:7 --- In this episode, author and host Julia Monnin shares with listeners a talk about St. Thérèse of Lisieux given by Fr. Jedidiah Tritle at the 5th Annual "The World Is Noisy – God Whispers"® Retreat in January of 2025. --- NEW for 2025! Stay in touch with JRM via Flocknote. Subscribe at journeysrevealed.flocknote.com --- theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 98: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ... And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us..." (John 1:1, 14). --- Tune in to this episode to learn more about St. John the Apostle—"The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"—and why he is the patron saint of friendship. --- "All my longing was and still is that since He has so many enemies and so few friends that these few friends be good ones." - St. Teresa of Avila --- NEW for 2025! Stay in touch with JRM via Flocknote. Subscribe at journeysrevealed.flocknote.com --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠journeysrevealed.com⁠

Episode 97: "I found the secret of suffering in peace. . . . The one who says peace is not saying joy, or at least, felt joy. . . . To suffer in peace is enough to will all that Jesus wills. . . . To be the spouse of Jesus we must resemble Jesus, and Jesus is all bloody, he is crowned with thorns! . . ." - St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Letter 87) --- How dark did the darkness get for our little, meek, and humble St. Thérèse during her life here on earth? How can a saint rightfully referred to as "The Little Flower" relate to me in the darkness of my sufferings and trials? Tune in to this month's episode as author and host Julia Monnin unpacks briefly the tenacity of little Thérèse who, in her own trials of faith, had to learn "the secret of suffering in peace." --- "Don't believe that when I'm in heaven I'll let ripe plums fall into your mouths. This isn't what I had, nor what I desired. You will perhaps have great trials, but I'll send you lights which will make you appreciate and love them. You will be obliged to say like me: 'Lord, You fill us with joy with all the things You do for us.'" – St. Thérèse of Lisieux --- Learn more about the 5th Annual "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers"® Retreat at journeysrevealed.com/retreat --- ⁠⁠⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠journeysrevealed.com⁠

Episode 96: "When I share my story with others, I always like to joke that if I were going to give the really brief, five-second version of my story, I would simply say the title of the Scripture passage of Luke 7:36–50 which reads ‘A Sinful Woman Forgiven,' and walk away. . . . Yes, if we only had five seconds and you asked me, ‘Julia, what's your story?' I would simply answer, ‘I'm a sinful woman forgiven.' Because, in essence, this pretty much sums up my soul's journey: where I've been, where I am, and where the Lord, in His mercy, is continuing to draw me. But when I share my conversion story in person, those listening (for better or worse) get to hear the extended version. And, as always, I'm humbled to share with them the goodness of our great and merciful God, who ransomed, healed, restored, and forgave me, and who continues to draw me into the depths of His love." /// Join author and host Julia Monnin* in this episode as she shares with listeners a talk she gave to a group of men and women in October of 2024. In this presentation, Julia shares her conversion story as well as some catechesis on prayer, the Eucharist, and Angels. /// *You can learn more about Julia and her books at theworldisnoisy.com and journeysrevealed.com

Episode 95: "Let us line up humbly among the imperfect, let us esteem ourselves as little souls whom God must sustain at each moment." - St. Thérèse of Lisieux --- Celebrate the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux with author and host Julia Monnin on this month's episode as she shares with listeners a letter written by Journeys Revealed Ministries writer, Audrey Weatherhead. To learn more about Audrey's Pilgrim Letters, visit journeysrevealed.com/pilgrim-letters. --- "Sister Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face died 107 years before I was born, and since 1925 has been more widely known as St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Her life motto could be summed up as simply 'trust,' and if she had ever partaken in hashtag usage I would imagine her coining one along the lines of #stayneedy." - Audrey Weatherhead (Pilgrim Letters, October 2024) --- ⁠⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠journeysrevealed.com⁠

Episode 94: "Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, 'What are you looking for?'" (John 1:38). "Jesus said to her, 'Woman . . . Whom are you looking for?'" (John 20:15). --- Join author and host Julia Monnin as she talks a little about the connection between St. Mary Magdalene, the Song of Songs, and the Gospel of John. In this episode, Julia also shares information about a series she is hosting this fall about this great saint often referred to as the "Apostle to the Apostles." Learn more at ⁠journeysrevealed.com/events⁠. --- "What are you giving your time, talent, and treasure to? Shouldn't the 'what' be a 'who'?" - Julia Monnin (in her book ⁠The World Is Noisy – God Whispers: The Second Daily Devotional⁠, Thought #334) --- ⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠ | ⁠journeysrevealed.com⁠

Episode 93: "There is an appointed time for everything, / and a time for every affair under the heavens. ... /... A time to rend, and a time to sew; / a time to be silent, and a time to speak." - Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7 --- Have you ever felt like Jesus keeps asking you to simply sit and spend time with Him and you keep insisting the two of you have more to talk about before you do? Julia has! Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin "signs off for the summer" and shares with listeners Reflection #257 from her book ⁠The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II⁠. "If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal." - 1 Corinthians 13:1 --- ⁠theworldisnoisy.com⁠ | ⁠journeysrevealed.com

Episode 92: "Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer. For pilgrims seeking living water, shrines are special places for living the forms of Christian prayer 'in Church.'" - CCC, 2691 --- Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin shares with listeners Reflections #258 and #263 in her book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II and announces an upcoming JRM pilgrimage to France. Here are the details: Join Fr. Jedidiah Tritle & Julia Monnin, OCDS on a 12-Day Journeys Revealed Ministries Pilgrimage to France! This pilgrimage to France offers you an unforgettable experience in the country that has long been known as the “Eldest daughter of the Church.” The goal of this pilgrimage is “to put people in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ: only he can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life of the Holy Trinity.” – POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II, CATECHESI TRADENDAE September 27-October 8, 2025 MORE DETAILS AT: journeysrevealed.com/events REGISTER AT: stcharlespilgrimages.com/tritle-monnin --- theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 91: “Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this episode to listen to SESSION 6 in a six-part series of talks given in Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series. In this session, Mother Marie-Cécile of the Trinity joins author and host Julia Monnin as she talks about St. Thérèse of Lisieux, patroness of JRM. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

Episode 90: “Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this episode to listen to SESSION 5 in a six-part series of talks given in Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series. In this session, Fr. Jarred Kohn joins author and host Julia Monnin as he talks about St. Anthony of Padua, patron of JRM's Speaking Ministry. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

Episode 89: “Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this episode to listen to SESSION 4 in a six-part series of talks given in Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series. In this session, Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin as he talks about St. Teresa of Avila, patron of JRM's Writing Ministry. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

Episode 88: “Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this episode to listen to SESSION 3 in a six-part series of talks given in Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series. In this session, Fr. Alex Dugas joins author and host Julia Monnin as he talks about St. Francis de Sales, patron of JRM's Spiritual Companionship. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

“Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this episode to listen to SESSION 2 in a six-part series of talks given in Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series. In this session, Fr. Michael Willig joins author and host Julia Monnin as he talks about St. Teresa of Calcutta, patron of JRM's Outreach and Stewardship. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

“Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this episode to listen to SESSION 1 in a six-part series of talks given in Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series. In this session, Fr. Sean Wilson joins author and host Julia Monnin as he talks about St. Joseph, patron of JRM's Retreats and Days of Recollection. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

“Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this INTRO episode to learn more about a series of talks given during Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series that will be released on this podcast throughout the Easter season. In this episode, author and host Julia Monnin shares with listeners two never-before-shared reflections from her journal that shed light on the conception of JRM. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

"And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into Gehenna. . . . So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." - Matthew 5:30, 48 --- “Mom, why do you wear black clothes all of the time,” my 6-year-old son asked me inquisitively as we were in the kitchen getting a snack." . . . Well, listeners, you're about to find out! Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin "shares all" (or at least some) of the reasons behind why she has been wearing black clothes all of the time in recent years. By the end, you'll probably not be surprised at how "unsurprising" this all really is! --- Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 83: "He was in the world, / and the world came to be through him, / but the world did not know him. / He came to what was his own, / but his own people did not accept him." - John 1:10–11 Tune in to this special "replay" episode as author and host Julia Monnin* shares with listeners Season 4, Episode 14 of the Darting Through The Faith** podcast. In this episode, Julia and Fr. Sean Wilson talk about "The Vulnerability of Christ" and how this vulnerability beckons us to receive His love as we strive to imitate Him all the more. --- *Learn more about Julia at theworldisnoisy.com **Learn more about the Darting Through The Faith podcast at petersburgparishes.org/podcast --- "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers"® podcast is a production of Journeys Revealed Ministries. You can learn more about this Catholic, nonprofit apostolate at journeysrevealed.com

Episode 82: "Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, / for they have been from of old. / Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; / according to your steadfast love remember me, / for your goodness' sake, O Lord!" - Psalm 25:6–7 Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin invites listeners to join her at the 4th annual "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers"® Retreat titled "The Abyss of Christ's Merciful Love." In this episode, Julia shares Reflection #352, "Removed and Set Free from the Past" found in her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations" as she reminds us that this freedom from our sins is a gift of God's mercy that we have all been given, we just have to continuously choose to receive it. /// "For years, Lord, I carried around the guilt of my past. For years, I refused to look back because I simply couldn't; doing so brought with it a pain I simply couldn't endure while, at the same time, moving on from my past and being charitable with myself. And yet now, by your grace, I can look back on it with gratitude and even joy. And not because my mistakes weren't many and great (because they really were), but because of how far removed from them the ocean of your mercy has made me. And so, thank you for completing the healing work of your mercy in me! May you continue to do so, whether I am an active participant in this healing or not. I love you! I thank you! I praise you!" - Julia's closing prayer from Reflection #352, "Removed and Set Free from the Past" --- Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com Retreat info --> journeysrevealed.com/retreat-registration

Episode 81: "Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you" (1 Kings 19:7). Christmas is coming! In this episode, author and host Julia Monnin encourages listeners to pay particularly close attention to the invitations the Lord sends this Advent to REST IN HIM as we prepare our hearts to welcome our newborn King. Julia opens this show by reflecting on some words from St. Teresa of Avila (below) and closes it by reading Reflection #232, "A Moment to Rest" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." /// “If our nature or health doesn't allow us to think always about the Passion, since to do so would be arduous, who will prevent us from being with Him in His risen state? We have Him so near in the Blessed Sacrament, where He is already glorified and where we don't have to gaze upon Him as being so tired and worn out, bleeding, wearied by His journeys, persecuted by those for whom He did so much good . . . Certainly there is no one who can endure thinking all the time about the many trials He suffered. Behold Him here without suffering, full of glory . . . our companion in the most Blessed Sacrament.” – St. Teresa of Avila, The Book of Her Life (Chapter 22, 6) --- Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 80: "Slow Down and Pay Attention: Those who are longing to live a recollected life should begin by getting in the habit of doing (at the very least) these two things. Slow Down and Pay Attention." - from Julia's book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: The Second Daily Devotional" AVAILABLE NOW at journeysrevealed.com/shop Join author and host Julia Monnin in this episode as she shares with listeners a talk she gave to a group of women in the fall of 2023. In this "Catholic Girl Talk" presentation, Julia shares with those gathered some thoughts on the beauty of authentic femininity while talking about five of her favorite female saints. - - - Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 79: "[St. Thérèse] has reminded me that it's OK to be small. In a world that tells you you have to be big, it's OK to be small." - Missy Bennett - - - Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin sits down with "His little shopkeeper" Missy Bennett (owner of Silver Cross Catholic Store) for a conversation about St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "The Little Flower," and their shared devotion to her. Also, be sure to join Missy and Julia for their joint celebration of "2's" at Silver Cross on November 1, 2023. The two are coming together to celebrate both the 2nd Anniversary of the Bennetts owning the store as well as the release of Julia's newest book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: The SECOND Daily Devotional. (Julia will be in the store on 11/1 with her new book from 4-8:00pm.) Check out journeysrevealed.com/events for more details. RESOURCES: journeysrevealed.com theworldisnoisy.com silvercrosscatholic.com mariasteinshrine.org

Episode 78: "As the priest listened, I couldn't help but think that this was the first time I had ever been to Confession with him. 'How unfortunate,' I thought, 'that he doesn't know more about me so that he could offer me more helpful guidance.' Then, he spoke." - Julia Monnin - - - Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin reminds listeners of the beauty of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the priesthood as she shares Reflection #334 "In Persona Christi" and a prayer from Reflection #335 "A Longing to Pray for Priests" both from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." In this episode, Julia also makes some exciting announcements about the Journeys Revealed Ministries schedule of events (which includes a pilgrimage!) coming up this fall. Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 77: It can be difficult to "age gracefully" and grow in childlike simplicity as one develops into mature adulthood. But these years can be some of the most graced moments of our life as we prepare, not to die, but to be born into eternal life. Join author and host Julia Monnin in this episode as she shares with listeners a talk she gave at a senior living center in the summer of 2023. During the talk, Julia shares with those present some thoughts related to Reflection #209, "Life At All Stages" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." - - - Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 76: Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin shares with listeners a conversation she had earlier this year with Miriam Marston, host of the "Blazing the Trail"* podcast. In their conversation, Julia shares a little of her conversion story and talks about the mission of the apostolate Journeys Revealed Ministries. In this full episode, Julia also shares with listeners Reflection #309, "More to the Mission" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." This reflection sheds a little light on the "conception" of JRM back in 2016. /// “Discovering Christ, always again and always more fully, is the most wonderful adventure of our life.” – Pope Saint John Paul II *Blazing the Trail is a weekly show dedicated to the Church's mission of evangelization. The conversation dives deeply into what it means and what it looks like to share the Gospel with courage and hope in today's culture. Join host Miriam Marston and her special guests to discover how the Holy Spirit continues to set hearts on fire with the love of Christ and inspire people to bring the good news to a world that is aching to hear it. Miriam Marston is a singer-songwriter, author, and speaker based in Portland. She's a fan of: Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, the ocean, Dr. Who, train travel, and Pad Thai.  Miriam serves as director of faith formation at St. Anthony Parish in Tigard, Oregon.  Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com. - - - Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 75: "Can there be an evil greater than that of being ill at ease in our own house? What hope can we have of finding rest outside ourselves if we cannot be at rest within? . . . [I]f we don't obtain and have peace in our own house we'll not find it outside. Let this war be ended. Through the blood He shed for us I ask those who have not begun to enter within themselves to do so; and those who have begun, not to let the war make them turn back. . . Let them trust in the mercy of God and not at all in themselves . . . And they shall enjoy many more blessings than one can desire—blessings even in this life, I mean." - St. Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle (The Second Dwelling Places, Ch. 1, 9) Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin sits down with Fr. Jedidiah Tritle and Catholic therapist Alex Wallace for a conversation about Confession, Therapy, and Spiritual Direction. RESOURCES: Ruah Woods Psychological Services: rwpsych.org ph: 513-407-8878 Catholic Therapists: catholictherapists.com Catholic Physcotherapy Association: catholicpsychotherapy.org Alex Wallace: catholictherapists.com/alex-wallace-ma-lmhc-lpcc Julia Monnin: theworldisnoisy.com Journeys Revealed Ministries: journeysrevealed.com /// Fr. Jedidiah's Book Recommendations: "Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation" by Frs. Josh Johnson and Mike Schmitz "Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father's Love" by Frs. Thomas Acklin and Boniface Hicks "A Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help You Break Its Grip and Find Happiness Again" by Dr. Aaron Kheriaty and Fr. John Cihak Archived Episode: Listeners of this episode might also be interested in checking out Season 3, Episode 25 of this podcast titled, ⁠"Confession: A Priest's Perspective"⁠ with Fr. Sean Wilson released in March of 2020

Episode 74: "Take that risk. Be vulnerable. . . . Come out of hiding, folks!" — Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin sits down with Catholic therapist Alex Wallace for a conversation about the problem with loneliness, the beauty of authentic relationships, and the security (not to mention freedom) that can be found in being vulnerable. RESOURCES: Ruah Woods Psychological Services: rwpsych.org ph: 513-407-8878 Catholic Therapists: catholictherapists.com Catholic Physcotherapy Association: catholicpsychotherapy.org Alex Wallace: catholictherapists.com/alex-wallace-ma-lmhc-lpcc Julia Monnin: theworldisnoisy.com Journeys Revealed Ministries: journeysrevealed.com

Episode 73: “‘You are uncommonly loved,' loved by that love of preference that the Master had here below for some and which brought them so far. He does not say to you as to Peter: ‘Do you love Me more than these?' [see John 21:15] . . . listen to what He tells you: ‘Let yourself be loved more than these! That is, without fearing that any obstacle will be a hindrance to it, for I am free to pour out My love on whom I wish! “Let yourself be loved more than these” is your vocation. . . . This love can rebuild what you have destroyed. Let yourself be loved more than these.'” – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, The Complete Works: Volume One (Major Spiritual Writings, Let Yourself Be Loved, 2) - - - Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin unpacks some wisdom from St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and shares with listeners more about what was really going on behind Reflection #270, "Learning to Love the Me that I Hate" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." In this episode, Julia also makes an exciting announcement . . . special guest, Catholic therapist Alex Wallace, is joining her again for a series of episodes that will be released in June! (Alex first joined Julia for podcast Episode #48, "Freedom is in The Forgiveness: Part 2" back in October of 2021.) Tune in to learn more about what Julia and Alex will be discussing and to find out who else will be joining them for one of their June episodes! Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 72: "So, how would I describe Jesus to someone who knows nothing about Him? Well, I'd start by simply saying that Jesus is my brother. My brother who loved me so much that He couldn't bear to see me get into trouble. My brother who loved me so much that He couldn't live knowing that I would die." - - - "How would you describe Jesus to someone who knows nothing about Him?" Tune in to this month's episode to hear Julia's answer to this question! She'll answer this (and reveal a little inside scoop about some of her notes found in the Acknowledgments section), as she shares with listeners Reflection #238 called "Jesus, My Brother" found in her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." - - - "For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation." - Romans 5:6–11 Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com

Episode 71: "I'm left asking myself one simple question: How will I ever survive without God's help? . . . Quite honestly, I won't." (from Reflection #231, "Worthy to Suffer" in the book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations" by Julia Monnin) - - - Are you feeling the weight of your Lenten penances and disciplines? Have you found yourself even "failing" at them already? Well, rejoice! And do not be discouraged. Instead, "Remember, you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Yes, remember your radical need for salvation. - - - "Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you. But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let no one among you be made to suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as an intriguer. But whoever is made to suffer as a Christian should not be ashamed but glorify God because of the name." - 1 Peter 4:12–16 Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com

Episode 70: "Days like today really get me thinking. Days like today reaffirm my faith by testing it. Days like today stretch me and, in so doing, make me grow." – from Reflection #206, "Days Like Today" in the book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations" by Julia Monnin - - - "Are you OK?" she asked me from across the room. "Are you overwhelmed?" she continued. "Yes, I'm OK," I responded. "And, yes, I'm overwhelmed." Is it possible to be overwhelmed and OK all at the same time? Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin answers this question for herself. - - - "Though and army encamp against me, / my heart shall not fear; / though war rise up against me, / yet I will be confident." - Psalm 27:3 Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com

Episode 69: "[Christ] assigns as a duty to every man the dignity of every woman; and simultaneously . . . he also assigns to every woman the dignity of every man." – Pope St. John Paul II (General Audience, November 24, 1982) - - - New Year, New Book, New Season! . . . Join author and host Julia Monnin on this first episode of Season 6 as she shares with listeners details about the release of her newest book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations" (released January 2, 2023—the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Thérèse of Lisieux). In this episode, Julia also talks about some of the inspiration behind this year's "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers" Retreat (which is being held January 20-21, 2023); a retreat called "Do you love Me? . . . Will you fight for Me?". Julia then ends this episode by reading Reflection #229 titled "Manly Men" from her new book, Volume II of her writings. Visit theworldisnoisy.com or journeysrevealed.com for more details about Julia's newest release and her upcoming retreat. St. Joseph, Man of Silence, Pray for Us! - - - “[F]emininity finds itself, in a sense, in the presence of masculinity, while masculinity is confirmed through femininity. . . . The presence of the feminine element, alongside the male element and together with it, signifies an enrichment for man in the whole perspective of his history, including the history of salvation. All this teaching on unity has already been expressed originally in Genesis 2:23.” – Pope St. John Paul II (General Audience, November 21, 1979)

Episode 68: "While they were expressing thanks to him with songs and palm branches [as he made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem], he was weeping because he knew that despite those exterior signs and decorations their hearts were far from him." – St. John of the Cross, The Ascent of Mount Carmel (Book 3, Chapter 38) Despite all the exterior signs of our preparedness for the birth of Christ (that is, the presents and decorations and cookies and cards, just to name a few), are our hearts far from the Lord's? This is the question author and host Julia Monnin ponders this episode as she shares some thoughts on what it truly means to "Enter into the Heart of Christmas." Using Luke 19:28–48 (Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem, Jesus Cleanses the Temple) as her inspiration, Julia offers some encouragement for those striving to prepare their hearts well to receive Him. She ends this episode by taking another look at Reflection #148 titled "Stuffed and Consumed" from her first book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I, My Wanderings. (Oh, yeah, and she makes an exciting announcement! . . . Julia's next book, The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations will be released January 2, 2023—the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.) Visit theworldisnoisy.com or journeysrevealed.com for more details.

Episode 67: "There comes a moment of grace in every sinner's life, when he must make some choice upon which his salvation depends. At times it is something very simple. . ." - Fr. Sean Davidson, in the book "Saint Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love" (published by Ignatius Press) Join author and host Julia Monnin as she shares with listeners what this "simple choice in a moment of grace" was for her in her own conversion as well as what it might have been in the conversion of Zacchaeus (see Luke 19:1–10) and of St. Mary Magdalene (see Luke 8:1–3). In this episode, Julia also takes another look at Reflection #152 titled "Hide and Go Seek" from her first book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I, My Wanderings.

Episode 66: "Today I was asked the question, 'How has the Lord shown His love for me?' Mercy immediately came to mind. But this then got me wondering, 'What, exactly, is mercy?'" . . . Taking her inspiration from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (namely, paragraphs 2558, 2559, 2560, and 2725), author and host Julia Monnin spends this episode reminding listeners of the importance of prayer and the reality that "prayer is a battle." In addition to the Catechism, Julia also references Proverbs 4:10-27 as well as Reflection #81 (titled "Learning to Walk") from her first book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I, My Wanderings - - - "Prayer is both a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. It always presupposes effort. The great figures of prayer of the Old Covenant before Christ, as well as the Mother of God, the saints, and he himself, all teach us this: prayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God. We pray as we live, because we live as we pray. If we do not want to act habitually according to the Spirit of Christ, neither can we pray habitually in his name. The 'spiritual battle' of the Christian's new life is inseparable from the battle of prayer." - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2725

Episode 65: Holding nothing back, author and host Julia Monnin sheds light on some of the longings in her heart during this episode as she reminds herself (and those listening) of "the why" behind all she is doing. (Please note: saying all of this out loud brought Julia to tears on more than one occasion during this recording, so if you're prone to cry when others do, you might want to grab some tissues before tuning in. Just sayin'!) In this episode, Julia references two different reflections from her first book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I: Reflection #170, "Daddy's Little Helper" and Reflection #171, "The Empty Classroom." "A lone young shepherd lived in pain / . . . his thoughts fixed on a shepherd-girl / his heart an open wound with love. / He weeps, but not from the wound of love, / . . . he weeps in knowing he's been forgotten. . . ." - St. John of the Cross, The Poetry

Episode 64: Have your ever found yourself (perhaps anxiously) wondering how you're ever going to get it all done? Well, sometimes, the answer is simply to make sure you are "putting first things first." And how do you actually make sure you are putting first things first? Well, for starters, you put first things first! Tune in to this month's episode for this (and other mind-blowing practical advice on the matter, lol) from author and host Julia Monnin. In this episode, Julia centers the discussion around Reflection #183 (called "Planting Seeds") found in her first book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I, My Wanderings.

Episode 63: What do the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's "Beacons of Light"* pastoral planning process and host Julia Monnin's forthcoming book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II" have in common? You're about to find out! Tune in to this month's episode for an update on the release of Julia's new book as she takes a look back on her own life sharing with listeners a message of hope related to times of change, loss, and confusion. (And all the emotions that come with it!) Julia ends his month's discussion with Reflection #119 (called "Making Room") found in her first book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I, My Wanderings." * "Beacons of Light is a multi-year process of pastoral planning for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Groupings of parishes will come together as one faith community. These new 'Families of Parishes' will be stronger, with the resources to focus more on mission than on maintenance. Pastors and parish leaders will then plan for the future of their Family of Parishes." - from https://catholicaoc.org/beacons-of-light

Episode 62: Do I really have to share ALL of that? One of the purposes of Journeys Revealed Ministries (the Catholic, non-profit apostolate that produces this podcast) is "to create a culture of openness to inspire others to break down their walls." On this month's episode, Julia Monnin (author, host, and founder of JRM) discusses this and the importance of being vulnerable with others (sometimes) and with Christ (always) as she takes a closer look at Reflection #178 (called "Deeply Speaking") found in her book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I. - - - "When one has the courage to enter where life is experienced as most unique and most private, one touches the soul of the community." Henri J.M. Nouwen, from the book The Wounded Healer

Episode 61: How do you approach your relationship with God? As a slave, as a mercenary, or as a child? Join author and host Julia Monnin on this month's episode as she ponders this question while taking closer look at Reflection #157 (called "The Sick Day") found in her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I." - - - "The practice of the moral life animated by charity gives to the Christian the spiritual freedom of the children of God. He no longer stands before God as a slave, in servile fear, or as a mercenary looking for wages, but as a son responding to the love of him who 'first loved us': 'If we turn away from evil out of fear of punishment, we are in the position of slaves. If we pursue the enticement of wages, . . . we resemble mercenaries. Finally if we obey for the sake of the good itself and out of love for him who commands . . . we are in the position of children.'" - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1828

"With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts." – 1 Kings 19:10 (The motto of the Carmelite Order) Tune in is as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 5-part Lenten Series in which they take a thematic look at certain aspects of the Christian life while witnessing to their own personal experiences and the experiences of some of the Carmelite Saints. Inspired by St. Augustine's book Retractationes (in which Augustine's aim was to do a better job of presenting the elements of the Catholic faith that he had addressed in previous writings), on this fifth and final episode, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah center their discussion around the theme of "Retractationes." "For a long time I have been thinking over and planning a task which, with the help of the Lord, I am now beginning, because I think it should be postponed no longer: namely, to review my writings, whether books, letters, or tractates, with a kind of judicial severity, and to indicate, as if with a censor's pen, what displeases me." - St. Augustine (from the Prologue of his book Retractationes) --- Show Quotes: "How few there are who accept failure and weakness, who are content to see themselves on the ground and to be found there by others." - St. Thérèse of Lisieux ". . . To be little is not attributing to oneself the virtues that one practices, believing oneself capable of anything, but to recognize that God places this treasure in the hands of His little child to be used when necessary; but it remains always God's treasure. Finally, it is not to become discouraged over one's faults, for children fall often, but they are too little to hurt themselves very much." - St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Her Last Conversations: Notebook, August 6, no. 8) ". . . [An infidelity would be] A proud thought voluntarily entertained. For example, if I were to say to myself: I have acquired a certain virtue, and I am certain I can practice it. For then, this would be relying upon my own strength, and when we do this, we run the risk of falling into the abyss. . . . I understand very well why St. Peter fell. Poor Peter, he was relying upon himself instead of relying only upon God's strength. . . . I'm very sure that if St. Peter had said humbly to Jesus: 'Give me the grace, I beg You, to follow You even to death,' he would have received it immediately. . . . I'm very certain that Our Lord didn't say anymore to His Apostles through His instructions and His physical presence than He says to us through His good inspirations and His grace. He could have said to St. Peter: 'Ask me for the strength to accomplish what you want.' But no, He didn't because He wanted to show him his weakness, and because, before ruling the Church that is filled with sinners, he had to experience for himself what man is able to do without God's help. Before Peter fell, Our Lord had said to him: 'And once you are converted, strengthen your brethren.' This means: Convince them of the weakness of human strength through your own experience." - St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Her Last Conversations: Notebook, August 7, no. 4) ". . . Yes, I'm like a tired and harassed traveler, who reaches the end of his journey and falls over. Yes, but I'll be falling into God's arms!" - St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Her Last Conversations: Notebook, September 15, no. 2)

"With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts." – 1 Kings 19:10 Tune in is as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 5-part Lenten Series in which they take a thematic look at certain aspects of the Christian life while witnessing to their own personal experiences and the experiences of some of the Carmelite Saints. On this fourth episode, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah center their discussion around the theme of "Mysticism." --- Show Quotes: "So there are many holy persons who have never received one of these favors; and others who receive them but are not holy." - St. Teresa of Jesus (The Interior Castle: The Sixth Dwelling Places, Ch. 9, No. 16) "[I]t is in the effects and deeds following afterward that one discerns the true value of prayer; there is no better crucible for testing prayer." - St. Teresa of Jesus (The Interior Castle: The Fourth Dwelling Places, Ch. 2, No. 8) "[H]ow many there must be, like Judas, whom the Lord calls to the apostolate by communing with them, and like Saul, whom He calls to be king, who afterward through their own fault go astray! Thus we can conclude, Sisters, that, in order to merit more and more and avoid getting lost like such persons, our security lies in obedience and refusal to deviate from God's law." - St. Teresa of Jesus (The Interior Castle: The Fifth Dwelling Places, Ch. 3, No. 2) "If the locutions contain words of favor and consolation from the Lord, let the soul look attentively to see if it thinks that because of them it is better than others. The more it hears words of favor the more humble it should be left; if it isn't, let it believe that the spirit is not from God. One thing very certain is that when the spirit is from God the soul esteems itself less, the greater the favor granted, and it has more awareness of its sins and is more forgetful of its own gain, and its will and memory are employed more in seeking only the honor of God, nor does it think about its own profit, and it walks with greater fear lest its will deviate in anything, and with greater certitude that it never deserved any of those favors but deserved hell." - St. Teresa of Jesus (The Interior Castle: The Sixth Dwelling Places, Ch. 3, No. 17) "To always be withdrawn from corporeal things and enkindled in love is the trait of angelic spirits not of those who live in mortal bodies. It's necessary that we speak to, think about, and become the companions of those who having had a mortal body accomplished such great feats for God. How much more is it necessary not to withdraw through one's own efforts from all our good and help which is the most sacred humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ." - St. Teresa of Jesus (The Interior Castle: The Sixth Dwelling Places, Ch. 7, No. 6) "Life is long, and there are in it many trials, and we need to look at Christ our model, how He suffered them, and also at His apostles and saints, so as to bear these trials with perfection. Jesus is too good a companion for us to turn away from Him and His most blessed Mother, and He is very pleased that we grieve over His sufferings even though we sometimes leave aside our own consolation and delight." - St. Teresa of Jesus (The Interior Castle: The Sixth Dwelling Places, Ch. 7, No. 13) "I want to tell you again here lest someone think that the reason [the Lord grants so many favors] is solely for the sake of giving delight to these souls; that thought would be a serious error. His Majesty couldn't grant us a greater favor than to give us a life that would be an imitation of the life His beloved Son lived. Thus I hold for certain that theses favors are meant to fortify our weakness, as I have said here at times, that we may be able to imitate Him in His great sufferings." - St. Teresa of Jesus (The Interior Castle: The Seventh Dwelling Places, Ch. 4, No. 4)

"With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts." – 1 Kings 19:10 (The motto of the Carmelite Order) Tune in is as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 5-part Lenten Series in which they take a thematic look at certain aspects of the Christian life while witnessing to their own personal experiences and the experiences of some of the Carmelite Saints. On this third episode, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah center their discussion around the theme of "Redemptive Suffering." - - - Show Quotes: "When someone desires to suffer, it is no merely a pious reminder of the suffering of the Lord. Voluntary expiatory suffering is what truly and really unites one to the Lord intimately. When it arises, it comes from an already existing relationship with the Christ. For by nature, a person flees from suffering. And the mania for suffering caused by a perverse lust for pain differs completely from the desire to suffer in expiation. Such lust is not a spiritual striving, but a sensory longing no better than other sensory desires; in fact worse, because it is contrary to nature. Only someone whose spiritual eyes have been opened to the supernatural correlations of worldly events can desire suffering in expiation, and this is only possible for people in whom the Spirit of Christ dwells." - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) "There is no wood like that of the cross for lighting the fire of love in the soul!" - St. Elizabeth of the Trinity "More effective than the mortification one practices according to one's own choice is the cross that God lays upon one, exteriorly and interiorly." - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) "It seems to me it is being realized in me, on this little bed that is the altar on which I am being immolated to Love. . . . If you knew what a world of destruction I feel throughout my whole being; the road to Calvary has opened, and I am quite joyful to walk it like a bride beside the divine Crucified." - St. Elizabeth of the Trinity "So, when the divine Master finds a soul generous enough to share His cross, He takes her as a partner in His suffering, and that soul must accept it as a proof of the love of Him who wants her to be like Him." - St. Elizabeth of the Trinity * Books mentioned in this episode include: "The Way of the Cross with the Carmelite Saints" - Compiled and Illustrated by Sister Joseph Marie, CHT "He Is My Heaven: The Life of Elizabeth of the Trinity" - by Jennifer Moorcroft "To Quell the Terror: The True Story of the Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne" - by William Bush "God Is Love: Saint Teresa Margaret, Her Life" - by Margaret Rowe (All titles are available at icspublications.org)

"With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts." – 1 Kings 19:10 (The motto of the Carmelite Order) Tune in is as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 5-part Lenten Series in which they take a thematic look at certain aspects of the Christian life while witnessing to their own personal experiences and the experiences of some of the Carmelite Saints. On this second episode, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah center their discussion around the theme of "Discernment." - - - Show Quotes: "Let us lovingly eat this bread of the will of God. If sometimes His will is more crucifying, we can doubtless say with our adored Master: 'Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by,' but we will add immediately: 'Yet not as I will, but as you will; [Mt. 26:39]; and in strength and serenity, with the divine Crucified, we will also climb our Calvary singing in the depths of our hearts and raising a hymn of thanksgiving to the Father." - St. Elizabeth of the Trinity "This time of uncertainty about being able to enter Carmel was valuable; she was able to penetrate to the inner heart of the Carmelite life that was union with God by love, rather than pining for the externals. She realized a true Carmelite spirit was not something that could be taken away from her; she could be a genuine Carmelite wherever she was." - Jennifer Moorcroft (in the book He Is My Heaven: The Life of Elizabeth of the Trinity) "When the soul reaches the stage at which it pays little attention to praise, it pays much less to disapproval; on the contrary, it rejoices in this. . . This is an amazing truth. Blame does not intimidate the soul but strengthens it ... . And since it clearly experiences the benefits of persecution, it acquires a special and very tender love for its persecutors. It seems to it that they are greater friends and more advantageous than those who speak well of it." - St. Teresa of Jesus "I keep having to think of Queen Esther who was taken from among her people precisely that she might represent them before the King. I am a very poor and powerless little Esther, but the King who chose me is infinitely great and merciful." - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)

"With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts." – 1 Kings 19:10 (The motto of the Carmelite Order) Tune in is as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 5-part Lenten Series in which they take a thematic look at certain aspects of the Christian life while witnessing to their own personal experiences and the experiences of some of the Carmelite Saints. On this first episode, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah center their discussion around the theme of "Lent." - - - Show Quotes: "Cast all your anguish and concerns into His Heart. You can unite your agonies to His; He wanted to suffer first so that in crucifying hours we might be able to say, while looking at Him: 'He has suffered even more than I, and did so in order to tell me of His love and to lay claim to mine.'" - St. Elizabeth of the Trinity "He who seeks not the cross of Christ seeks not the glory of Christ" - St. John of the Cross "The bridal union of the soul with God is the goal for which she was created, purchased through the cross, consummated on the cross, and sealed for all eternity with the cross." - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) "This is the reason for prayer, my daughters, the purpose of this spiritual marriage: the birth always of good works, good works." - St. Teresa of Jesus

Episode 55: Join author and host Julia Monnin on this extremely personal follow up episode during which she shares with listeners more of the details on how the Lord healed her and freed her from "The Monster" living in her closet. She does this while taking another look at Reflection #50, "Greater Conversion" found in her book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers. She is also joined on this episode by special guest Fr. Sean Wilson who shares some theological insights regarding the freedom from and destruction of sin in our own lives and how this spiritual reality can be seen, at least on some level, in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Episode 54: "Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised" (Proverbs 31:30). Join author and host Julia Monnin on this extremely personal episode during which she shares with listeners the details of how the Lord healed her and freed her from "The Monster" living in her closet. She does this while taking another look at Reflection #106 from her book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers.

"Then, as in the days of my childhood, I cried out: 'My God "I choose all!" I don't want to be a saint by halves, I'm not afraid to suffer for You, I fear only one thing: to keep my own will; so take it, for 'I choose all" that You will!'" - St. Thérèse of Lisieux Tune in is as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 4-part Advent Series on the life and soul of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower. On this fourth episode in the series, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah discuss their final thoughts on Thérèse's Story of a Soul as well as Her Last Conversations and recommend a few other books to consider reading*. - - - "I feel that my mission is about to begin, my mission of making others love God as I love Him, my mission of teaching my little way to souls. If God answers my requests, my heaven will be spent on earth up until the end of the world. Yes, I want to spend my heaven in doing good on earth." - St. Thérèse *The books on St. Thérèse mentioned in this episode are . . . "Story of a Soul: Study Edition" - by St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Translated by John Clarke, O.C.D., Prepared by Marc Foley, O.C.D. "St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Her Last Conversations" - Translated by John Clarke, O.C.D. "Maurice & Thérèse: The Story of a Love" - by Patrick Ahern "The Love That Keeps Us Sane: Living the Little Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux" - by Marc Foley, O.C.D. "The Way of Trust and Love: A Retreat Guided by St. Thérèse of Lisieux" - by Jacques Philippe "Letters of St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Volume I and Volume II" - Translated by John Clarke, O.C.D. "I Believe In Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux" - by Fr. Jean C. J. d Elbée "Stronger than Steel: Soldiers of the Great War Write to Thérèse of Lisieux" - by Les Poilus "St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Spouse and Victim" - by Cliff Ermatinger "Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: Story of a Life" - by Guy Gaucher, O.C.D.