Podcasts about desiring

June 10, 2026Today's Reading: John 13:1-20Daily Lectionary: Proverbs 8:22-36; John 13:1-20“Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” (John 13:1) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Do you get anxious before a big event? Maybe you get really excited; all those butterflies of anticipation are fluttering in your stomach. You have a big test, a big game, a fancy dinner, or a presentation… something big is coming, and you know that it matters. Sometimes, in our desire to focus, we forget about other people or other things. Washing the dishes? Later, I have a paper to finish. Walking the dog? Later, I have an important dinner to get ready for. We focus on our next big moment and nothing else. In today's reading, Jesus knows what is coming; His ‘big event' is His crucifixion. This has been the plan of salvation since before the world was created, and now the time had come. And yet, who is His focus? Where does He spend His last hours before death? Jesus “loved them to the end.” Jesus, knowing all that is about to happen, stays focused on those whom He loves. In John 13, Jesus washes the feet of the disciples. He shows, yet again, what it means to love sacrificially. He shows what it means to love and care for your neighbors. He continues to teach and to serve His disciples. He knows what His next hours are going to include, but He continues to love. He teaches the disciples that this is an example to them (and to us) - that we are to serve others. Jesus says in John 13:20 that, ‘truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.' You have received the one whom Jesus sends - you have been given the Holy Spirit! In your Baptism, you are made clean and declared holy; you are covered by Jesus and bear God's name. You are one of Jesus' own. On the cross, it was for you that Jesus willingly hung and willingly died. In the Resurrection, it is you that He brings into new life and unto life eternal. You are one for whom Jesus died. You are loved. And Jesus will indeed love you to the end. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.“Yes, Father, yes, most willingly I'll bear what You command Me. My will conforms to Your decree, I'll do what You have asked Me.” O wondrous Love, what have you done! The Father offers up His Son, Desiring our salvation. O Love, how strong You are to save! You lay the One into the grave Who built the earth's foundation. (LSB 438:3) Deac. Sarah Longmire, Curricula Curator for Higher Things and Director of Family Life at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee's Summit, MO.

1 Timothy 1:3-11 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the difference between teaching God's law and wanting a title.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25787The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Rev. Patrick Donohue

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:9-13

Fr. Roger J. Landry IESE Business School Leonine Forum NYC Chapter Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Year A May 14, 2026 Acts 1:1-11, Ps 47, Eph 1:17-23, Mt 28:16-20   To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/5.14.26_Homily.mp3   The text that guided the homily was:  Today on […] The post Desiring Heaven and Proclaiming, with the Holy Spirit, Its Path, Ascension Thursday (A), May 14, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

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1. The Persons 2. The Admonitions 3. The Motives

Our Bible Reading of the Day is 1 Samuel 8:4–9:2; 10:17–27; 11:12–15. Desiring to be like all the other nations, the elders come to Samuel asking him to appoint a king over Israel. Samuel vainly tries to warn against their plan, telling the consequences the people face. God reveals to Samuel that he will encounter the handsome Saul, whom he anoints as king over Israel. God expected His people to trust Him as their true leader. In Christ, we not only have our divine true leader, we also have the true King, who has conquered the powers of sin, death, and hell for us.

In Tantra, you find two separate transmissions that seem to be in tension with one another: one one hand, there are the Jñāna or contemplation oriented traditions (for example, the Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra or Somānanda's śiva-drshti) that privilege subtle, interior practices involving the intellect and spacious, sky-like awareness (think: Dzogchen) and on the other hand, in the vast majority of instances, there is the kriyā approach which centers formal, external, often deity-oriented ritualistic/ceremonial practice. The former might dismiss the latter as gross or preliminary (like we see in the Verses 8-13 in the Vijñāna-Bhairava, for example or like we see with Abhinava Gupta and Somānanda re-interpreting external practices like pūjā, homa, yāga, japa etc. to be internal, contemplative modes). In this talk, which we gave as part of our Denver 2026 retreat, I explain these two seemingly contradictory streams in the Tāntrik world with an appeal to Jñāna and Kriyā śaktis, the inherent powers of Consciousness, i.e God/Śiva to cognize and to act. More importantly, with an appeal to Icchā Śakti, which Somānanda prioritizes, we will reconcile the seeming dyad of Jñāna-Kriya or Knowledge/Action or Meditation/Ritual or Internal/External by subsuming in this third category, Icchā, the pure pre-cognitive, restful Desiring power of God! This is a pretty subtle lecture and I enjoyed thinking about this out loud with you. Thank you for being there in person and online!Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Wrapping up our series “Got Joy?”, today Pastor Ira teaches on Joy in Contentment. Our world is driven by dis-contentment. Desiring what we don't have is a destructive force in our society and our lives personally. We overwork, overspend and over stress because of this dynamic. In order to overcome this, we must learn Jesus' secret of contentment. Key Scriptures:Philippians 4:10–23, 3:8, Jeremiah 32:17, 2 Corinthians 10:5

On this episode of the Love In Action Ministries Podcast, Ken breaks down Psalm 27:4. David wrote a beautiful psalm about desiring to be in the presence of the Lord. It's a desire we should all have. Please subscribe and share the Love In Action Ministries Podcast. Thank you and God bless you.

What if the thing that's been standing in our way financially is actually just a part of us that's trying to protect us? In this episode, Kathy welcomes former financial adviser, somatic money coach, and author, Catherine Morgan, back to the show to talk about money blocks and fears, and why financial issues aren't often caused by a lack of discipline or desire, but rather because body patterns cannot be healed through mindset shifts alone. Catherine is the founder of The Money Panel® and is on a mission to empower one million people towards greater financial equity by addressing the emotional and psychological patterns that keep people stuck financially. She offers nervous-system-focused, somatic approaches that help her clients heal their relationship with money. Catherine believes that financial freedom can only be achieved when the trauma responses that drive financial behavior are addressed. In our conversation, Catherine reflects on her personal financial journey and discusses how our earliest childhood experiences inform our relationships with money. She explains how language cues give us information about financial trauma, the importance of allowing yourself to feel your emotions, and the power of collective financial freedom. Catherine also introduces the concept of Money Protective, Desiring, and Neutral Parts and shares how meeting these parts with curiosity, not judgment, leads to healing. She encourages listeners to 'have a discussion' with the different parts of us relating to money so that these parts can work together, instead of being in conflict. Catherine breaks down why money blocks are not mindset failures; they are body memories that need to be healed somatically. When these blocks are healed using somatic tools, we can teach our bodies that wealth is safe and finally achieve our financial goals. To end, you'll hear about Catherine's upcoming Wealth Resonance® Program and Kathy's part in it. Tune in to discover how acknowledging our Protective Parts with compassion can transform the way we handle our money!   Key Points From This Episode: Introduction to Catherine Morgan, her own financial journey, and why money is one of the most accurate reflections of our relationship with ourselves. [02:56] How our earliest experiences affect our relationship with money and why we need to look at those memories with compassion. [08:05] Catherine walks us through how language cues link to money beliefs and how we can use them to understand trauma. [17:00] What the Reticular Activating System (RAS) is and the role it plays in our relationship with money. [20:51] The importance of allowing yourself to feel and show emotion, and why collective financial freedom is so powerful. [27:26] Misconceptions about content creation and how Catherine thinks the value of our economy will evolve during the AI revolution. [32:02] The one framework Catherine wants to teach listeners: Money Parts (Protective, Desiring, and Neutral) and how to manage them. [37:46] Catherine tells us about her upcoming money coaching sessions and what we can learn from her program, The Body of Wealth. [47:09] An invitation to join Wealth Resonance with Catherine and Kathy, and a bit about what you can expect from it. 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CULTIVATING SAINTS, SAGES, AND STATESMEN THROUGH THE GREAT TRADITION OF CHRISTENDOMIn our first episode since Easter Sunday, and in light of the extraordinary number of new Catholic converts this year, we cover the amazing (and very familiar sounding!) conversion account of the first early American Puritan Pastor to the Catholic Faith. His name was John Thayer. He was known to Benjamin Franklin, and even challenged John Adams on Luther and Calvin. He converted in 1783, the same year the United States won its independence from Great Britain, and later became a priest dedicated to evangelizing his beloved America.Christ is King! Christ is Risen! Alleluia!VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://eternalchristendom.com/BECOME A PATRON OF THE GREAT TRADITIONAs a non-profit, you can support our mission with a tax-deductible gift. Help us continue to dig into the Great Tradition; produce beautiful, substantive content; and gift these treasures to cultural orphans around the world for free: https://eternalchristendom.com/become-a-patron/CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAX: https://twitter.com/JoshuaTCharlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuatcharles/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuatcharles/DIVE DEEPERCheck out our “Becoming Catholic” resources, where you'll find 1 million+ words of free content (bigger than the Bible!) in the form of Articles, Quote Archives, and Study Banks to help you become, remain, and deepen your life as a Catholic: https://eternalchristendom.com/becoming-catholic/SUBSTACKSubscribe to our Substack to get regular updates on our content, and other premium content: https://eternalchristendom.substack.com/EXCLUSIVE BOOKSTORE DISCOUNTShttps://eternalchristendom.com/bookstore/CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction03:58 - Roadmap05:16 - Historical Context11:58 - Conversion: Intro13:32 - Family Background15:18 - Traveling to Rome, Prejudice Against Catholics Melting17:35 - Inspiring Thought at the Pantheon19:59 - Desiring to Learn the Catholic Faith to Shed Prejudice25:05 - Catholic Unity of Faith + Diversity of Opinions28:17 - The Instability of Protestantism30:38 - Inquiring into the Catholic Faith + Respecting Guardian Angel32:38 - The Miracles of St. Benedict Joseph Labre35:50 - Surrounded by Catholic Truth, But Still Unwilling to Convert37:23 - Discovering "Manifesto of a Christian Knight Converted to the Catholic Religion"40:40 - Deciding to Become Catholic41:50 - Final Obstacle: Veneration of Mary and the Saints45:23 - Greatly Changed Upon Becoming Catholic48:52 - Conclusion of the Conversion Story49:42 - Concluding ReflectionsThis podcast can also be heard on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

Prayer does not begin with asking. It begins with relationship. Jesus shows us where prayer really starts when He teaches us to say, “Our Father.”

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"When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, 'I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.'" Luke 22: 14-16How wild is it that Jesus eagerly desired to be with the apostles just before he was about to suffer, unlike any human has ever suffered. Do we also eagerly desire communion, or do we get distracted by the duties, fears, and daily stresses of our lives? This is an invitation this week to rest in God's desire to be with us so that we too can live out a life desiring communion with both the loves in our life, as well as, and most importantly, with God himself!Have an episode idea you want to hear about? Shoot me a message here!Support the showShe Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood (New Motherhood Book with Ascension- Be encouraged and uplifted: www.ascensionpress.com/sheloved)I am convinced that God is on mission to restore and revive the beautiful vocation of motherhood right here and right now! Let's build up this community of catholic moms who are answering the call to this mighty work!If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! Support the show!!If you want to come join our community and help support the show I'd be so blessed! www.patreon.com/latteandlaundrypodcastI always love to connect :suzanne@latteandlaundry.com

Sometimes in our desire to follow God's Will it takes us down a path we may not really want to go down. We expect things to be a certain way. We want to go down a different path. Jesus prayed, not my will but thine be done. Desiring to do God's Will is one thing, accepting it, well -- listen to learn more about the struggle of bring the two together.

In this episode, we listen to words of disappointment, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 212, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the rugged paths of the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountain landscape’ and portrays the courage and strength of a historic personality. தா இல் நல் பொன் தைஇய பாவைவிண் தவழ் இள வெயிற் கொண்டு நின்றன்ன,மிகு கவின் எய்திய, தொகுகுரல் ஐம்பால்,கிளைஅரில் நாணற் கிழங்கு மணற்கு ஈன்றமுளை ஓரன்ன முள் எயிற்றுத் துவர் வாய்,நயவன் தைவரும் செவ்வழி நல் யாழ்இசை ஓர்த்தன்ன இன் தீம் கிளவி,அணங்கு சால் அரிவையை நசைஇ, பெருங் களிற்றுஇனம் படி நீரின் கலங்கிய பொழுதில்,பெறல் அருங் குரையள் என்னாய், வைகலும்,இன்னா அருஞ் சுரம் நீந்தி, நீயேஎன்னை இன்னற் படுத்தனை; மின்னு வசிபுஉரவுக் கார் கடுப்ப மறலி மைந்துற்று,விரவு மொழிக் கட்டூர் வேண்டுவழிக் கொளீஇ,படை நிலா இலங்கும் கடல் மருள் தானைமட்டு அவிழ் தெரியல் மறப் போர்க் குட்டுவன்பொரு முரண் பெறாஅது விலங்கு சினம் சிறந்து,செருச் செய் முன்பொடு முந்நீர் முற்றி,ஓங்குதிரைப் பௌவம் நீங்க ஓட்டியநீர் மாண் எஃகம் நிறத்துச் சென்று அழுந்தக்கூர் மதன் அழியரோ நெஞ்சே! ஆனாதுஎளியள் அல்லோட் கருதி,விளியா எவ்வம் தலைத் தந்தோயே. It’s more of a history lesson in this trip to the highlands, as we hear the man say these words to his heart, at a time when he has been unable to tryst with the lady, despite repeated attempts: “Appearing akin to a statue made of tender, fine gold, and adorned with the rays of the young sun, crawling in the sky with much beauty; having luxuriant, five-part braided tresses; sharp teeth, akin to white sprouts that shoot out from the twining ‘kans grass' tubers, spreading in the ground; a red mouth; and speaking sweet and pleasant words, akin to the music of a fine ‘Chevvali' lute, played by an expert musician, is that goddess-like maiden. Desiring her, you have made me confused, akin to water, muddled by a herd of huge elephants stepping in. Without thinking that she would be hard to attain, day after day, you make me walk harsh and formidable paths and subject me to great distress. Rising high with immense strength, akin to lightning that flashes amidst rainclouds; establishing battle camps with soldiers, who speak a great variety of languages; wielding a navy that shines like the moon amidst the seas, the battle-worthy Kuttuvan, adorned with garlands brimming over with nectar, finding no worthy army to match him, with his fury soaring, crosses the great oceans with the resolve to battle, and seems to subdue the great ocean with roaring waves. May his esteemed spear pierce through you and destroy your strength, O heart! Because ceaselessly thinking about that maiden, who is not easily attainable, you have rendered unto me, an endless suffering!” The man starts by vividly describing the beauty of his beloved, mentioning how she was like a golden statue, exuding the rays of the twilight sun, how she had thick tresses, sharp teeth, red mouth and how the words that came from that mouth were much like the music of a lute played by a musician. After this, the man turns to his heart and says how it has confused him because without thinking that the lady was impossible to attain, it kept nudging him to seek her, making him walk on dangerous paths. Then, he goes on to talk about a Chera King named ‘Kuttuvan’ and how this king rose furiously like lightning in the sky and waged war against enemies beyond the seas, with an army of people who speak different languages, and it appeared as if he was subduing the roaring sea itself. This cryptic statement actually points to the routing of pirates by this Chera King and securing the seas for the trade of the ancient Tamils. After that nugget about the king, the man turns to his heart and concludes by saying, because it has been badgering him so, his heart deserved to be pierced with the spear of that great King Kuttuvan!  Curious how the man is talking as if his heart was another person, and as if piercing it will do nothing to him! Perhaps he could imply the pain he feels at not meeting his beloved was so sharp that no spear could match its power. Yet again, a unique Sangam depiction of separating the heart from oneself to experience the depth of the emotion!

 | Artist  | Title  | Album Name  | Album Copyright  | Beaux Gris Gris And The Apocalypse  | Harder To Breathe  | Hot Nostalia Radio Live  | Alex Beraldo  | God Knows  | Moving On  |   | Greg Nagy  | Between The Darkness and The Light  | Just A Little More Time  | Duane Eddy  | Rebel Rouser  | Great Rock 'n Roll Instrumentals, Vol. 1 CD 1  | Johnnie The Gash Gray And Ken Jones  | Tequila  | The Best Of British Rock 'n' Roll (Disc 3)  | Muddy Waters  | Muddy Jumps One  | Roots of Rock N' Roll Vol 4 1948  | Burnin' Sensations  | Hard Wired For Lovey Dovey  | Welcome to the Church of Rock and Roll  | Debra Power  | The Architect  | Unapologetically Me  |   | Blind Blake  | Cherry Hill Blues  | All The Recorded Sides  | The Rusty Wright Band  | Love Treat You Right  | Rusty Wright Band-Live From The End Of The World-1st Wave  | Joe Pullum  | Telephone Blues  | Communication Blues  | The Dominoes  | That's What You're Doing To Me  | When The Church Hits The Charts - 2004 - Vbr  | Leo Kottke  | Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring  | 6 And 12 String Guitar  | Blind Willie Johnson  | Can't Nobody Hide from God  | The Complete Blind Willie Johnson (2 of 2)  | Bessie Jones & with the Georgia Sea Island Singers  | Sometimes  | Get In Union  | Alan Lomax Archives/Association For Cultural Equity  | Anthony Geraci  | Tutti Frutti Booty  | Daydreams In Blue  |   | Kirby Sewell Band  | $1.11  | Girl With a New Tattoo

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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "The Way of Trust and Love" and focus on Chapter 3: Being Reconciled to Our Weakness. We talk about how our struggles with ourselves often spill over into our relationships with others and how learning to accept our own weakness can soften our hearts towards the weakness we see in those around us. We also reflect on the tension between accepting our littleness and desiring real conversion, how we become more aware of our imperfections as we draw closer to the Lord, and the gift of community in helping us clearly see our lives. This week, we invite you to receive God's love, extend that love to yourself, and then offer it freely to others.   Heather's One Thing - Attending the funeral of Francis Bergsma Sister Miriam's One Thing - Stations of the Cross with Our Sister St. Thérèse from Little Way Books Michelle's One Thing - The funness of our listeners!   Journal Questions: Where am I experiencing a lack of harmony in myself and in my relationships with others? Do I truly desire conversion? What parts of me are resistant to conversion? Where am I looking at the weaknesses of others instead of examining myself? When do I speak to myself with words of self-condemnation?   Discussion Questions: What weaknesses or defects are you wrestling with right now? How is God inviting you into deeper communion with Him in this weakness? How is the Lord inviting you to embrace littleness this Lent? Where is the Lord calling you to forgo constant management of your life and to embrace the mystery & trust of a life with Christ? How have you slowed down this Lent? How has this slower pace impacted your spiritual life?   Quotes to Ponder: "If we accept ourselves as we are, we also accept God's love for us. But if we reject ourselves, if we despise ourselves, we shut ourselves off from the love God has for us, we deny that love. If we accept ourselves in our weakness, our limitations, it will also be easier for us to accept other people. Often, quite simply, we can't get along with other people because we can't get along with ourselves." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 48-49)   "I am no longer surprised by anything, I am not sorry to see that I am weakness itself. On the contrary, I glory in it, and I expect to discover new imperfections in myself every day. (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)    Scripture for Lectio: "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6)   Timestamps: 00:00 Morning Star Studio 00:56 Intro 01:42 Welcome 03:58 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 04:45 Embracing Our Weaknesses First 9:00 Having a Real Desire for Conversion 13:55 Fearing Our Weakness 15:54 Desiring to be a Saint 18:55 Familial Living vs Transactional Living 22:21 One Things   Sponsor - Morning Star Studio: Morning Star Studio creates works that inspire prayer, deepen faith, and reflect the divine beauty that calls all hearts to the Sacred Heart of Jesus — through paintings, prints, and even billboard art on your local freeway. Whether it's an image of St. Carlo Acutis for a teenager preparing for Confirmation, St. Joseph for the father figure in your life, or the timeless beauty of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary — Morning Star Studio provides opportunities to bring powerful sacred art into homes, schools, parishes, and hearts. Transform an ordinary space into a place of encounter, reflection, and grace. Engage with sacred art that truly penetrates the mind and heart.  Visit www.themorningstarstudio.com and use code ABIDE to receive 15% off your purchase. Instagram: @morningstar_studioart

Dr. Jeffery D. Skinner dives into the wild world where AI and the church intersect, and trust me, it's a ride you don't want to miss. He kicks things off by hitting the nail on the head: AI can't replace what the church is all about—love, community, and that good ol' embodied presence. You know, the stuff that makes us human and not just another line of code. As he unpacks the future of church ministry, he emphasizes three key practices that we need to lean into: being radically present (because showing up is still a thing), fostering genuine community (not just a bunch of faces on a screen), and exercising prophetic discernment (because sometimes you've gotta call out the nonsense). So, if you've ever wondered how the church can thrive in this tech-saturated age without losing its soul, this convo's for you. Grab a seat, kick back, and let's figure out what being the church looks like in a world buzzing with algorithms and AI. The landscape of faith is changing, and it's time to face the music! Dr. Jeffery D. Skinner dives headfirst into the chaotic dance between the church and the rapidly evolving world of AI and technology. He's not here to sugarcoat things; he's got a front-row seat to the madness and is ready to unpack what it all means for our beloved church. Let's face it, AI is making waves, and some church folks are still trying to figure out how to plug in their Wi-Fi, let alone navigate the digital age. Dr. Skinner argues that while technology can churn out information faster than you can say 'Holy Spirit,' it can't replace the raw, messy, beautiful essence of community. He emphasizes the need for the church to lean into genuine presence and prophetic discernment. After all, AI can't hug you when you're down or share a meal with you during life's ups and downs. It's the tangible love and embodiment of community that distinguishes the church in this tech-heavy era. So, buckle up and tune in as we explore how the church can remain a beacon of hope and love amid the tech storm!Takeaways:AI might be the shiny new toy, but it can't replace the love and presence that the church embodies. Seriously, have you ever seen a robot give a hug?In the next decade, the church better step up its game with real community and discernment, or risk becoming just another digital echo in a sea of algorithms.The church's mission has always been about physical presence and genuine connection; if we think AI can do that, we really need to rethink our priorities.Let's be real: artificial intelligence may help with logistics, but it can't offer the comfort and companionship that only a fellow human can provide.Resources:Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsingerhttps://www.amazon.com/Canoeing-Mountains-Christian-Leadership-Uncharted/dp/0830841264The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwenhttps://www.amazon.com/Wounded-Healer-Ministry-Contemporary-Society/dp/0385148038Richard Rohr's Contemplative Wisdom (Center for Action and Contemplation)https://cac.orgThe Kingdom of God is Here and Now (Dallas Willard lecture series)https://conversatio.org/the-kingdom-of-god-is-here-and-now/Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smithhttps://www.amazon.com/Desiring-Kingdom-Worldview-Formation-Liturgies/dp/0801035775​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Mentioned in this episode:Peace in that Finds You in the Middle of ChaosCozyearth.com. Use Code Echo for a 40% Discount Dr. Jeffery D. Skinner shares his experience with Cozy Earth's products, highlighting their impact on his family's comfort since moving to Nashville. He discusses the benefits of their bamboo-based bedding and blankets, emphasizing their softness, temperature regulation, and luxurious feel. The episode also includes a special discount offer for listeners. Keywords Cozy Earth, bamboo bedding, temperature regulation, luxury comfort, Nashville, family warmth, discount offer, Christmas gift, home sanctuary, podcast partnershipPeace in that Finds You in the Middle of ChaosCozyearth.com. Use Code Echo for a 40% Discount Dr. Jeffery D. Skinner shares his experience with Cozy Earth's products, highlighting their impact on his family's comfort since moving to Nashville. He discusses the benefits of their bamboo-based bedding and blankets, emphasizing their softness, temperature regulation, and luxurious feel. The episode also includes a special discount offer for listeners. Keywords Cozy Earth, bamboo bedding, temperature regulation, luxury comfort, Nashville, family warmth, discount offer, Christmas gift, home sanctuary, podcast partnershipThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

We're all guilty of it —the unreturned texts, the cancelled plans, the "let's catch up soon" that never happens. But what if your busyness isn't just a scheduling problem? What if it's quietly costing you your closest relationships? In this episode, I take my time to have an honest, no-filter conversation about why adult friendships fade, why we keep giving our best energy to work, but the people we love. often get the leftovers. I also share practical ways to prioritise the people who matter without overhauling your entire lifeIf you've ever felt lonely despite having a full social media feed, struggled to maintain relationships as an adult, or realised the people you care about keep coming last on your calendar, this episode is for you.Being busy is not the same as being fulfilled. The people in our lives deserve more than our leftovers.Don't forget to like, comment and shareStay connectedYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In Good Company Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your relationship dilemma or love stories: igcwithonome@gmail.com or anonymously here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NGL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@igcwithonome⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host on Instagram & Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mrs.wealth_

19 There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen; and feasted sumptuously every day.Homo quidam erat dives, qui induebatur purpura et bysso, et epulabatur quotidie splendide. 20 And there was a certain beggar, named Lazarus, who lay at his gate, full of sores,Et erat quidam mendicus, nomine Lazarus, qui jacebat ad januam ejus, ulceribus plenus, 21 Desiring to be filled with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table, and no one did give him; moreover the dogs came, and licked his sores.cupiens saturari de micis quae cadebant de mensa divitis, et nemo illi dabat : sed et canes veniebant, et lingebant ulcera ejus. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. And the rich man also died: and he was buried in hell.Factum est autem ut moreretur mendicus, et portaretur ab angelis in sinum Abrahae. Mortuus est autem et dives, et sepultus est in inferno. 23 And lifting up his eyes when he was in torments, he saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom:Elevans autem oculos suos, cum esset in tormentis, vidit Abraham a longe, et Lazarum in sinu ejus : 24 And he cried, and said: Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, to cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame.et ipse clamans dixit : Pater Abraham, miserere mei, et mitte Lazarum ut intingat extremum digiti sui in aquam, ut refrigeret linguam meam, quia crucior in hac flamma. 25 And Abraham said to him: Son, remember that thou didst receive good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things, but now he is comforted; and thou art tormented.Et dixit illi Abraham : Fili, recordare quia recepisti bona in vita tua, et Lazarus similiter mala : nunc autem hic consolatur, tu vero cruciaris : 26 And besides all this, between us and you, there is fixed a great chaos: so that they who would pass from hence to you, cannot, nor from thence come hither.et in his omnibus inter nos et vos chaos magnum firmatum est : ut hi qui volunt hinc transire ad vos, non possint, neque inde huc transmeare. 27 And he said: Then, father, I beseech thee, that thou wouldst send him to my father's house, for I have five brethren,Et ait : Rogo ergo te, pater, ut mittas eum in domum patris mei : 28 That he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torments.habeo enim quinque fratres : ut testetur illis, ne et ipsi veniant in hunc locum tormentorum. 29 And Abraham said to him: They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.Et ait illi Abraham : Habent Moysen et prophetas : audiant illos. 30 But he said: No, father Abraham: but if one went to them from the dead, they will do penance.At ille dixit : Non, pater Abraham : sed si quis ex mortuis ierit ad eos, poenitentiam agent. 31 And he said to him: If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they believe, if one rise again from the dead.Ait autem illi : Si Moysen et prophetas non audiunt, neque si quis ex mortuis resurrexerit, credent.[22] "Abraham's bosom": The place of rest, where the souls of the saints resided, till Christ had opened heaven by his death.

In this episode we continue our Lenten journey in this second week, we are going to be looking at Psalm 84. A pilgrimage psalm of the sons of Korah. Together we talk about the importance of our intentionality in worship. When we stop long enough to recognize who it is we are worshiping, He becomes our desire, and the distractions, cares, and concerns of the world slowly fade away, our complacency is counteracted. The foundation of this though is our intentional focus on the God of all.

The Wrong Side of the Flame: A Brighid LaFlamme Mystery by Renaii West Renaiiwest.com https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Side-Flame-Brighid-LaFlamme-ebook/dp/B0CP8W6N99 Brighid LaFlamme, Belly dancer and fire performer, is the undisputed leader of a tight knit group of friends she has dubbed her Fire Buddies. When they are not performing at Renaissance faires or other events, they can be found enjoying alternative forms of adult entertainment and activities at the local kink-oriented venue. When one of her Fire Buddies, who had recently distanced himself from the group, dies, she has trouble accepting the official story of a tragic accident and becomes determined to learn the truth, despite the challenges and discouragement she faces. Dragging her buddies into this journey, and picking up a few new friends along the way, Brighid discovers the darker side of ambition, talents she never knew she had, and the value of friendship. About the author Renaii West has been writing and performing from an early age. After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, she became the dramatic arts instructor in a performing arts program, where she wrote and directed many of her own productions. Desiring to spread her creative wings, she is now creating fun-loving and sometimes quirky characters who inadvertently find themselves in the middle of a mystery and must use their wits and cunning to solve the case. Her passions and hobbies include mythology, classic films, travel, belly dancing, yoga, jigsaw puzzles, and, of course, mysteries.

Death by Chaos by Renaii West https://www.amazon.com/Death-Chaos-Renaii-West/dp/B0CZ4FY656 Renaiiwest.com They were the undisputed goddesses of their southern CA liberal arts college. With distinct talents, beauty and accomplishments, each goddess appeared pre-destined to be forever traveling on that path called the Charmed Life. But, in a tragic twist of fate, just before graduation, a student is found murdered on campus, suspicion falls in their midst, and one of them is missing. Destinies are changed forever. For the next two decades the case remains unsolved. Secrets are kept. Suspicions stay alive. And one of the four continues to be haunted by the chaos of that night and that which has followed. With an upcoming reunion, and an arrival of a stranger on a motorcycle bringing even more chaos to her life, she believes the time is right to finally revisit the past, discover the secrets and expose the truth. And while she is at, rekindle the lost passions of her roommates. To do this without causing more chaos and drawing the attention of those who wish the case to remain unsolved will require good acting skills, deception, and maybe a little divine intervention. About the author Renaii West has been writing and performing from an early age. After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, she became the dramatic arts instructor in a performing arts program, where she wrote and directed many of her own productions. Desiring to spread her creative wings, she is now creating fun-loving and sometimes quirky characters who inadvertently find themselves in the middle of a mystery and must use their wits and cunning to solve the case. Her passions and hobbies include mythology, classic films, travel, belly dancing, yoga, jigsaw puzzles, and, of course, mysteries.

Michael Penfold preaches on the subject of courtship and dating under 7 headings. Desiring the Lord's will; obeying the Lord's command; seeking the Lord's face; waiting the Lord's time; growing in the Lord's likeness; trusting the Lord's guidance and, keeping the Lord's word. Readings: 1 Cor 7:7-9, 32-34, 2 Cor 6:14, 1 Tim 5:1, Ruth 2:11, 3:10, 18, Prov 31:1, 10, 26-31. (Recorded in Straffordville Gospel Hall, ON, Canada, on 5th Jan 2026) Complete series: Countercultural Christianity Courtship and Dating The post Courtship and Dating | Michael Penfold first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

St. Benedict speaks directly to desire, not as impulse but as what quietly directs a life. This episode explores how speech, restraint and the pursuit of peace reveal what the heart is truly living for. The post BW3 – Desiring True and Everlasting Life – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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Get all set for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Time with Father Eric Johnson.SummaryIn this episode of 'All Set for Sunday', host Jeff Traylor and Father Eric Johnson discuss the themes of freedom, choice, and the call to holiness as they prepare for Lent. They explore the significance of the Gospel readings, emphasizing the importance of inner conversion and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers. The conversation also touches on practical aspects of faith, such as communion practices and the dynamics of seating in church, highlighting the communal nature of worship and the personal journey of faith.TakeawaysGod gives us real freedom, life or death, good or evil.Our choices matter and have real consequences.God's wisdom is revealed through the Spirit, not human intellect.The call to holiness requires inner conversion and self-reflection.We must be open to the Holy Spirit's guidance in our lives.Desiring to please God is the first step towards holiness.We cannot achieve transformation on our own; we need God's help.Faith is a communal journey, reflected in church practices.People often have their own seats in church, reflecting their habits.Noticing absences in church can indicate a sense of community. Chapters02:23 Exploring the Readings: Sirach and Corinthians06:07 The Gospel of Matthew: Fulfillment of the Law09:30 The Call to Holiness and Internal Conversion12:46 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives16:09 Practical Applications and Reflections17:52 Cultural Differences in Mass Practices21:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 I'll finish reading the verse in a moment, but first we will pause here- every morning when I open my Bible, I don't jump into it• but at the entrance to the Scriptures, I take a moment to slow my breath, and focus my attention◦ I bring awareness to God's presence and let myself hear him say,“at the entrance of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you to speak to you there" (Ex. 29:42)• so before I even begin reading, I'm already listening to God◦ and there is always something in my reading worth writing◦ (though not necessarily worth sharing with others)- yesterday morning, when I began, I felt a familiar frustration• my desperate longing is to actually hear God,◦ for his voice to be so clearly in my brain, there's no doubt I'm hearing him◦ anyway, the first words I read yesterday were, “And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . .”• normally, my eyes would have glided over that phrase,◦ especially because what follows is long and repetitious◦ anyway, reading the opening line, I may have felt a twinge of jealousy▫ but then, like from a small inner voice I heard, “See, I do speak to you. Wasn't this what you were just now thinking? Desiring?” 

In this episode, we perceive an attempt to enlist a unique messenger, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 170, penned by Madurai Kallitru Kadaiyathan Vennaakanaar. The verse is situated amidst the silent backwaters of the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and etches exquisite scenes of life in this domain. கானலும் கழறாது; கழியும் கூறாது;தேன் இமிர் நறு மலர்ப் புன்னையும் மொழியாது;ஒரு நின் அல்லது பிறிது யாதும் இலனே;இருங் கழி மலர்ந்த கண் போல் நெய்தல்கமழ் இதழ் நாற்றம் அமிழ்து என நசைஇ,தண் தாது ஊதிய வண்டினம் களி சிறந்து,பறைஇ தளரும் துறைவனை, நீயே,சொல்லல் வேண்டுமால் அலவ! பல்கால்கைதைஅம் படுசினை எவ்வமொடு அசாஅம்கடற் சிறு காக்கை காமர் பெடையொடுகோட்டுமீன் வழங்கும் வேட்டம் மடி பரப்பின்வெள் இறாக் கனவும் நள்ளென் யாமத்துநின் உறு விழுமம் களைந்தோள்தன் உறு விழுமம் நீந்துமோ! எனவே. In this trip to the shore, we get to see the lady saying these words to an intriguing little denizen of the domain: “The seashore grove will not exhort him; The backwaters will not explain to him; The bee-buzzing fragrant laurel wood tree will not expound either; Other than you, I have no one, O crab! Desiring the wafting scent from the petals of the blue lotus, blooming like eyes in the dark backwaters, bees swarm around their cool pollen, and then brimming over with ecstasy, find themselves unable to fly. Such are the shores of the lord! Going to him, you need to tell him something. Upon the curving branch of the many-legged pandanus tree, with suffering, rests a little sea gull, along with its desirable mate, and dreams about white shrimp in the expanses, frequented by swordfish, when the fish hunt has ended, in the darkness of the midnight hour. Please go to him and ask him, ‘How can the one, who ended your sorrow at many such midnight hour, swim across through the sea of her own sorrow, caused by your parting, now?'” Ready to swim through the backwaters and eavesdrop on a conversation? Here we find the lady having a chat with a crab on the shore. She starts by lamenting to the crustacean about how neither the grove, nor the backwaters, nor the laurel wood tree is going to speak up in her defence, and tells the crab that she has no one else. What a way to make the crab feel special! Then, she describes the man’s domain by the seas and here we find bees drunk on the pollen of blue lotuses and unable to even flap their little wings, so sloshed in the sweetness of the nectar they are! Then, the lady insists to the crab that it must go to the man and remind him of how the lady had come to his rescue in the many hours of the deep darkness of night, when a sea gull dreams of feasting on shrimp, at a time when all the hunting of fish had ceased. She concludes by requesting the crab to question him about how the lady can bear her sorrow if he forgets all that she has done and continues to stay away!  Flying back to the scene of those intoxicated bees, struggling to fly, we understand that the lady has placed it as a metaphor for the man being drunk on the pleasures of temporary trysting and forgetting his duty of keeping her happy. Brimming with excessive love for the man, the lady thus expresses it to the elusive crab on the shore. The beauty of this verse is in how it highlights a human’s attempt to see a friend in an element of nature, reminding us that the world awaits with open ears and a ready shoulder, if only we can open our eyes and heart! 

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Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Servant of God Brother Juniper Servant of God Brother Juniper's Story “Would to God, my brothers, I had a whole forest of such Junipers,” said Saint Francis of this holy friar. We don't know much about Servant of God Brother Juniper before he joined the friars in 1210. Francis sent him to establish “places” for the friars in Gualdo Tadino and Viterbo. When Saint Clare was dying, Juniper consoled her. He was devoted to the passion of Jesus and was known for his simplicity. Several stories about Juniper in the Little Flowers of St. Francis illustrate his exasperating generosity. Once Juniper was taking care of a sick man who had a craving to eat pig's feet. This helpful friar went to a nearby field, captured a pig and cut off one foot, and then served this meal to the sick man. The owner of the pig was furious and immediately went to Juniper's superior. When Juniper saw his mistake, he apologized profusely. He also ended up talking this angry man into donating the rest of the pig to the friars! Another time Servant of God Brother Juniper had been commanded to quit giving part of his clothing to the half-naked people he met on the road. Desiring to obey his superior, Juniper once told a man in need that he couldn't give the man his tunic, but he wouldn't prevent the man from taking it either. In time, the friars learned not to leave anything lying around, for Juniper would probably give it away. Servant of God Brother Juniper died in 1258 and is buried at Ara Coeli Church in Rome. Reflection What can we make of Juniper? He certainly seems to be the first of many Franciscan “characters.” No doubt some of the stories about him have improved considerably in the retelling. Although the stories about Juniper may seem a little quaint, his virtues were not. He was humble because he knew the truth about God, himself, and others. He was patient because he was willing to suffer in his following of Jesus.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

'Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 of pious parents who departed this life while he was yet young. On hearing the words of the Gospel: "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell what thou hast, and give to the poor" (Matt. 19:21), he immediately put it into action. Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert. The manifold temptations he endured continually for the space of twenty years are incredible. His ascetical struggles by day and by night, whereby he mortified the uprisings of the passions and attained to the height of dispassion, surpass the bounds of nature; and the report of his deeds of virtue drew such a multitude to follow him, that the desert was transformed into a city, while he became, so to speak, the governor, lawgiver, and master-trainer of all the citizens of this newly-formed city. But the cities of the world also enjoyed the fruit of his virtue. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation. When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time, by the grace of his words, he also turned many unbelievers to Christ.   'He began his ascetical life outside his village of Coma in Upper Egypt, studying the ways of the ascetics and holy men there, and perfecting himself in the virtues of each until he surpassed them all. Desiring to increase his labours, he departed into the desert, and finding an abandoned fortress in the mountain, he made his dwelling in it, training himself in extreme fasting, unceasing prayer, and fierce conflicts with the demons. Here he remained, as mentioned above, about twenty years. Saint Athanasius the Great, who knew him personally and wrote his life, says that he came forth from the fortress "initiated in the mysteries and filled with the Spirit of God." Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, he was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. Saint Athanasius says of him that "his countenance had a great and wonderful grace. This gift also he had from the Saviour. For if he were present in a great company of monks, and any one who did not know him previously wished to see him, immediately coming forward he passed by the rest, and hurried to Anthony, as though attracted by his appearance. Yet neither in height nor breadth was he conspicuous above others, but in the serenity of his manner and the purity of his soul."   'So passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he reposed on January 17 in the year 356, having lived together some 105 years.' (Great Horologion)   Speaking of the demonic temptations and struggles with the passions that beset those who seek their salvation, St Anthony said: "All these trials are to your advantage. Do away with temptation and no one will be saved."

Elder Caleb Flowers

Sermon on the power of the Holy Name of Jesus from the readings Acts 4:8-12 and Lk 2:21.  This is for the Sunday Sermon Series 2026 here on Padre Peregrino by Fr. David Nix.  Music Bumper “Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring” by Daniil Trifonov.   Thanks to donors at https://www.padreperegrino.org/donate/.  

Most debates about the moral status of AI systems circle the same question: is there something that it feels like to be them? But what if that's the wrong question to ask? Andreas Mogensen — a senior researcher in moral philosophy at the University of Oxford — argues that so-called 'phenomenal consciousness' might be neither necessary nor sufficient for a being to deserve moral consideration. Links to learn more and full transcript: https://80k.info/am25For instance, a creature on the sea floor that experiences nothing but faint brightness from the sun might have no moral claim on us, despite being conscious. Meanwhile, any being with real desires that can be fulfilled or not fulfilled can arguably be benefited or harmed. Such beings arguably have a capacity for welfare, which means they might matter morally. And, Andreas argues, desire may not require subjective experience. Desire may need to be backed by positive or negative emotions — but as Andreas explains, there are some reasons to think a being could also have emotions without being conscious. There's another underexplored route to moral patienthood: autonomy. If a being can rationally reflect on its goals and direct its own existence, we might have a moral duty to avoid interfering with its choices — even if it has no capacity for welfare. However, Andreas suspects genuine autonomy might require consciousness after all. To be a rational agent, your beliefs probably need to be justified by something, and conscious experience might be what does the justifying. But even this isn't clear. The upshot? There's a chance we could just be really mistaken about what it would take for an AI to matter morally. And with AI systems potentially proliferating at massive scale, getting this wrong could be among the largest moral errors in history.In today's interview, Andreas and host Zershaaneh Qureshi confront all these confusing ideas, challenging their intuitions about consciousness, welfare, and morality along the way. They also grapple with a few seemingly attractive arguments which share a very unsettling conclusion: that human extinction (or even the extinction of all sentient life) could actually be a morally desirable thing. This episode was recorded on December 3, 2025.Chapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Introducing Zershaaneh (00:00:55)The puzzle of moral patienthood (00:03:20)Is subjective experience necessary? (00:05:52)What is it to desire? (00:10:42)Desiring without experiencing (00:17:56)What would make AIs moral patients? (00:28:17)Another route entirely: deserving autonomy (00:45:12)Maybe there's no objective truth about any of this (01:12:06)Practical implications (01:29:21)Why not just let superintelligence figure this out for us? (01:38:07)How could human extinction be a good thing? (01:47:30)Lexical threshold negative utilitarianism (02:12:30)So... should we still try to prevent extinction? (02:25:22)What are the most important questions for people to address here? (02:32:16)Is God GDPR compliant? (02:35:32)Video and audio editing: Dominic Armstrong, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, and Simon MonsourCoordination, transcripts, and web: Katy Moore

The holidays can bring out both the best and the worst in a marriage. Between packed schedules, family dynamics, and endless to-do lists, it's easy for connection to get lost in the chaos. But this season doesn't have to feel like survival mode or that you are just getting through the functions. There are a few key areas in your relationship that—if you focus on them each day—can make you feel appreciated and united as a couple, no matter what the holidays throw your way. In this episode, we're sharing three powerful shifts with the "3C's" to help you stay emotionally close and work as a team through the holiday season. You'll walk away knowing exactly where to put your attention so the two of you can feel loved, supported, and in sync instead of drained or distant at the end of this holiday season.  Desiring to bring back more affection, intimacy, and spark during this season