Podcasts about divine love

All we really need is Love. This week, we speak with John Paxton Qualtrough about the practical, healing effects of Love, God, and how divine Love propels us and others forward when it is understood and we love others unselfishly.

No matter how much we'd like it to be true, we can't think our way into changing.We have so much information, language, and so many tools to help us understand what makes us tick right at our fingertips. And who doesn't love a quiz, a personality test, a self-help book, or (ahem) a podcast that helps us make sense of ourselves and others in our personal and professional lives?Whether it's Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, your Enneagram, or your astrological chart, you probably have years' worth of exposure to various categories, frameworks, and language to call on. And yet, you still feel like a stranger to yourself in the moments that matter most.Because we can't intellectualize our way through change. We have to feel it. We have to do it.This is where trauma-informed leadership work actually lives, not in collecting more language for what's wrong with you or others, but in helping you recognize the echoes of your own story that are still running the show, and developing the skills to help you take action and choose differently.Today's guest has spent her career studying people, the soul, and how we relate to ourselves and others. But in writing her most recent book, she found she had to dig deeper into her own story and start to really live the work herself. And when she started living things differently, she realized there was no looking back.Dr. Alison Cook is a therapist, psychologist of religion, bestselling author, and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast. Widely recognized for her ability to bridge faith and psychology in a way that is both deeply practical and spiritually alive, Dr. Alison has spent over two decades helping people move from feeling disconnected to feeling secure, grounded, and loved. Her books, including Boundaries for Your Soul and The Best of You, have sold over 150,000 copies. She and her husband, Joe, are the parents of two adult children and call the mountains of Wyoming home.Listen to the full episode to hear: How Alison navigated the personal and professional anxieties raised as she brought her own story into her new bookWhy revisiting her adolescence was a deeply vulnerable but necessary piece of learning to notice her inner bids for connectionHow minimizing our everyday wounds impacts us individually and as a cultureWhy doing the inner work of witnessing yourself is part of getting your needs met in the outside worldWhy self-awareness and conscious choice matter when it comes to engaging our controllers and escape hatchesHow developing trust in her fundamental belovedness gives Alison the security to be accountable to the people in her lifeLearn more about Dr. Alison Cook:WebsiteThe Best of You PodcastInstagram: @dralisoncookFacebook: @dralisoncookThe Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come EasyLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:FootlooseIrvin D. YalomDopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, Anna Lembke MDInto the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise, John Mark ComerTaylor Swift - The Fate of OpheliaPretty in PinkChapters:(00:43) - Introduction (09:46) - Belonging to Our Story (15:53) - Anticipating the Costs (19:28) - Rage Journaling and Attachment Wounds (30:01) - Inner Work and Right Sized Needs (34:22) - Controller Parts Explained (40:22) - Recognize, Return, and Divine Love (43:58) - Leadership Without Othering (48:46) - Inner Life Shapes Leadership (51:25) - Rapid Fire Questions (55:30) - Where to Connect (56:14) - Closing Thoughts

Are You Experiencing THE SHIFT? Signs of Spiritual and 5D Consciousness include ascension symptoms, energy upgrades, synchronicities, heightened intuition, and the transition from 3D to 5D awareness. Lear practical ways to ground, integrate, and navigate these powerful energies as humanity enters a new chapter of consciousness. Maybe your sleep patterns have changed. Your intuition is stronger. Time seems to be speeding up. You're experiencing unusual energy sensations, vivid dreams, synchronicities, or emotional releases. Perhaps you're questioning old ways of living and finding yourself naturally drawn toward people who seem to resonate with your new frequency. If so, you may be experiencing what many spiritual traditions describe as The Shift—a profound transformation in individual and collective consciousness. #free #podcast #astrology #SpiritualAwakening #TheShift #Ascension #5DConsciousness #EnergyUpgrade #SpiritualAwakening2026 #ConsciousnessShift #AscensionSymptoms #HigherConsciousness #Synchronicity #Intuition #5D #NewEarth #2026Astrology #JillJardine #CosmicScene In this episode of Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine, Jill explores the signs of spiritual awakening, ascension, energy upgrades, and the movement toward 5D consciousness, along with practical tools to help you navigate the process. Jill brings more than three decades of experience as an astrologer, hypnotherapist, psychic healer, and spiritual teacher to this fascinating exploration of what may be happening energetically on Earth right now. Across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and major podcast outlets such as Apple and Spotify, the buzz is on the Shift. An extraordinary astrological configuration unfolded during July 2026, when Neptune, Pluto, Uranus, and Jupiter formed a powerful pattern at approximately 4 degrees of Aries, Aquarius, Gemini, and Leo. Rather than simply calling this a "portal," Jill describes it as a portal of possibility and potentiality—an energetic opening that may accelerate personal and collective evolution. Jill explains why you may have been feeling these energies months or even years before the July 2026 activation. Subscribe to YouTube channel:  @jilljardine2186 to hear more astrological updates! https://bleav.com/shows/cosmic-scene-with-jill-jardine/ for video versions. 12 Signs You May be Experiencing the Shift: Changes in sleep patterns Waking around 3–4 AM Waves of fatigue followed by bursts of inspiration Tingling, vibrations, warmth, pressure, or energy surges Heightened sensitivity to people, environments, sounds, or foods Vivid dreams and intuitive downloads Stronger intuition and knowing things before they happen A feeling that time is speeding up—or slowing down Increased synchronicities and meaningful coincidences Major changes in friendships and relationships Feeling drawn toward your "tribe" or soul connections A growing sense that something larger is happening within you Jill emphasizes that physical or emotional symptoms can have ordinary medical or lifestyle causes as well, and persistent or concerning symptoms should always be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional. One of the central themes of this episode is the movement from third-dimensional consciousness toward fifth-dimensional awareness. Jill explores the contrast between: 3D consciousness Separation Fear Competition Scarcity External validation Material achievement and 5D consciousness Love Unity Compassion Collaboration Intuition Creativity Trust Inner peace Purpose and service The Shift isn't about leaving Earth or escaping ordinary life but a change in consciousness and the way we experience reality. Feeling overwhelmed by energetic changes? Jill shares practical ways to ground and integrate the experience: 1. Ground yourself in nature Walk barefoot on the Earth, sit against a tree, garden, or spend time near the ocean, rivers, lakes, or waterfalls. 2. Practice conscious breathing: Jill shares several breathing approaches, including a 4-count inhale, 4-count hold, and 8-count exhale. 3. Embrace stillness Turn down the external and internal noise and allow yourself simply to be. 4. Pay attention to your emotional state If you desire peace, consciously cultivate peaceful feelings. If you desire abundance, practice embodying the feeling of prosperity. 5. Practice forgiveness and gratitude Jill discusses the Hawaiian Ho'oponopono forgiveness prayer and the powerful connection between forgiveness, gratitude, and energetic release. 6. Trust your unique path Your perspective, gifts, and experiences may be part of what you are here to contribute during this period of transformation. 7. Love yourself deeply Jill shares the Sanskrit mantra Aham Prema — "I am Divine Love" and explores why she considers love one of the highest frequencies for navigating the Shift One of the most exciting aspects of the Shift is the increase in synchronicities. Thinking about someone just before they call? Finding exactly what you need at exactly the right moment? Repeatedly encountering meaningful symbols, numbers, people, or opportunities? Jill explores how these experiences may become more noticeable as your awareness expands. She also discusses relationship shifts, including releasing connections that no longer resonate and discovering people who feel like your true soul tribe. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who has been wondering, "Why do I feel so different lately?"  Featured Book: Order it now at:  www.jilljardine.com or Amazon Sacred Sound Formulas to Awaken the Modern Mind: Sanskrit Mantras to Raise Your Vibration by Parashakti Jill Jardine ️ Subscribe to Jill's YouTube channel: @jilljardine2186  for monthly astrology forecasts, spiritual teachings, Sanskrit mantras, and intuitive guidance to help you navigate these extraordinary times. You can listen to the complete update for free on our website Cosmic Scene – Jill Jardine Astrology, also on Apple Podcasts Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine Podcast, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. 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Read OnlineMarriage and Divine UnionSome Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?” He said in reply, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator made them male and female and said, For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, man must not separate.” Matthew 19:3–6In Jesus' time, divorce was a controversial and divisive issue. Two prominent schools of thought offered opposing views: The followers of Rabbi Hillel permitted divorce for trivial reasons, while the followers of Rabbi Shammai allowed it only for serious offenses. In today's Gospel, Jesus does not side with either group. Instead, He elevates the conversation by pointing back to God's original design for marriage, revealed at the beginning of creation.Jesus reminds us that God's intention for marriage is the permanent and sacred union of man and woman—a covenant, not merely a contract. When the two become “one flesh,” it is not only a physical union but also a spiritual and ontological reality: A new creation comes into being through the marital bond.Today, many people misunderstand the sacredness of marriage. Many marriages falter for a variety of reasons. This is partly because the ideal of marriage is demanding and requires deep personal sacrifice. True love—caritas, or charity—goes far beyond emotion and affection. It calls for the complete gift of self, radical selflessness, and unwavering commitment. When lived according to God's design, such love yields rewards that far surpass the trials it entails. But when relationships are clouded by selfishness, resentment, unforgiveness, or sin, they often unravel, leaving behind pain and regret.Saint Paul refers to marriage as “a great mystery,” likening it to the union between “Christ and the Church” (Ephesians 5:32). This is more than a metaphor; it is a theological truth. Every baptized person is called to be part of the Body of Christ and to share in the eternal Wedding Feast of the Lamb. The saints and mystics refer to this as “spiritual marriage”—the soul's union with Christ in Divine Love.The path to such divine union is rigorous. It demands the total gift of oneself to God. Every sin and attachment to sin must be stripped away by grace—and by our cooperation with that grace. This purifying journey prepares the soul for Mystical Marriage, a lasting and unbreakable union with God.Just as the heights of sanctity are reached only through great effort, so too is the perfection of marriage—or any relationship. This can feel daunting, but it should not lead to discouragement. Rather, it should inspire us with hope and resolve. Whether in marriage, friendship, or our relationship with God, we must pursue the ideal with zeal. Sanctity does not happen overnight, and neither do holy relationships. All require perseverance, humility, and grace.Jesus' teaching on marriage challenges us, but it is full of promise. It offers hope because it affirms that the grace needed to live this vocation comes as a gift from God in the Sacrament of Matrimony. For those called to marriage, and who receive and cooperate with this grace, the reward is nothing less than divine communion and eternal joy. To reach this end, we must transcend our natural limitations and rise above self-interest, fear, and the desire for comfort. This vocation requires a lifelong commitment to sacrificial love, fidelity, and perseverance, even amid trials and suffering.Reflect today on your vocation and how well you live the depth of love to which you are called. Whether you are married or celibate, trust in God's providence and resolve to live not by the standards of the world, but by the wisdom of the Kingdom of Heaven. Such a calling can only be fulfilled by grace and by hearts courageous enough to say “Yes” to that grace, day after day. Resolve to say “Yes,” and your reward will be great.My loving Lord, the charity that flows from Your Sacred Heart is pure and holy, radiating throughout Your entire Church. Draw me ever deeper into that love, so that I may receive You into my life and radiate Your love to others. Help me and all Your children to love You with all our hearts and to love one another, so that we may be perfectly united in You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Scribes and Pharisees in the church, Iulian RosuSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Divine Love's Advantage II August 12, 2026

Blog 1384 (12.18.2024)***Remember: a contemplation question should invite quiet self-examination rather than intellectual analysis.***What does the immensity of the universe reveal about the nature of the Creator—and what does that vastness have to do with the Divine Presence within us?Journey from the unimaginable scale of the cosmos—countless stars, worlds, galaxies, and universes—to the profound spiritual teaching of the Sacred Fire of Divine Love. Consider the grandeur, order, and mystery of creation.Understanding the Divine Intelligence that governs the universe and recognizing that this greater Presence may also be intimately connected with our own lives.Turning our attention inward, and experiencing the Sacred Fire as a source of Freedom, Peace, Love, and Mastery over fear, doubt, limitation, and destructive conditions. Hebrews 12:4-29 (NIV)The Goal of Life - Hiram Butler (1908) The "I AM" DiscoursesMusic:Homegrown; The Summit; The Basket - Blue Dot SessionsO Christmas Tree - Jingle Punks The Mark Of God: Understanding Your “I AM Presence” © 2026.

Goldie encourages us to feel joy in our daily lives, and to express joy in all the things that we do. Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Jesus tells us there is only one path where the soul may flourish for eternity. All other paths are conceits of the human mind and desire.  Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Kahlil Gibran speaks about the eternal journey of the soul. [Apologies for the audio quality.] Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

What are we to do when the tradition that taught us to ask "what would Jesus do?" no longer reflects what Jesus showed us in his life and teachings? Deconstruction. Decolonization. Reconstruction. For many people of faith, these three words mark the moments when they realized the religious beliefs embedded in their childhood were at odds with their experience of God as Divine Love. Those three words could also describe how the disciples experienced Jesus' teachings, which challenged parts of their religious traditions. www.TheLoftLA.org

Divine Love's Advantage

Mylora speaks about the rapidity of Earth changes and events that cause disruption. There are laws in place that are causing these actions that will in time bring correction and balance.  Opening prayer song: She Beats My Drum Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Full Text of Readings Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 411 The Saint of the day is Saint Cajetan Saint Cajetan's Story Like most of us, Saint Cajetan seemed headed for an “ordinary” life—first as a lawyer, then as a priest engaged in the work of the Roman Curia. Saint Cajetan's life took a characteristic turn when he joined the Oratory of Divine Love in Rome, a group devoted to piety and charity, shortly after his ordination at 36. When he was 42 he founded a hospital for incurables at Venice. At Vicenza, he joined a “disreputable” religious community that consisted only of men of the lowest stations of life—and was roundly censured by his friends, who thought his action was a reflection on his family. He sought out the sick and poor of the town and served them. The greatest need of the time was the reformation of a Church that was “sick in head and members.” Cajetan and three friends decided that the best road to reformation lay in reviving the spirit and zeal of the clergy. Together they founded a congregation known as the Theatines—from Teate [Chieti] where their first superior-bishop had his see. One of the friends later became Pope Paul IV. They managed to escape to Venice after their house in Rome was wrecked when Emperor Charles V's troops sacked Rome in 1527. The Theatines were outstanding among the Catholic reform movements that took shape before the Protestant Reformation. Cajetan founded a monte de pieta—“mountain or fund of piety”—in Naples, one of many charitable, nonprofit credit organizations that lent money on the security of pawned objects. The purpose was to help the poor and protect them against usurers. Saint Cajetan's little organization ultimately became the Bank of Naples, with great changes in policy. Reflection If Vatican II had been summarily stopped after its first session in 1962, many Catholics would have felt that a great blow had been dealt to the growth of the Church. Saint Cajetan had the same feeling about the Council of Trent, held from 1545 to 1563. But as he said, God is the same in Naples as in Venice, with or without Trent or Vatican II. We open ourselves to God's power in whatever circumstances we find ourselves, and God's will is done. God's standards of success differ from ours.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Blog 1382 (12.04.2024)***Remember: a contemplation question should invite quiet self-examination rather than intellectual analysis.***What if the universe is far more expansive—and the Light of God far more glorious—than our present senses can perceive? And what if humanity has been given a sacred role in cooperating with that Divine Light for the blessing and protection of the world?Looking beyond the visible world into the limitless expressions of God's Presence throughout creation. As consciousness unfolds from the denser to the more refined, we are reminded that Divine Reality extends infinitely beyond our current perception, calling us toward greater spiritual awareness, humility, and wonder.From contemplation to application: The Sacred Fire within the heart is not merely symbolic, but a living expression of Divine Authority. Through conscious alignment with the "Beloved I AM Presence" and the Ascended Host, we are able to remain steadfast in the Light, replacing fear with faith, becoming willing instruments of peace, purification, and constructive action.These teachings inspire us to recognize that spiritual growth is both an inward awakening and an outward expression. As we become more receptive to higher Light, we also become more capable of radiating that Light into the world—affirming with unwavering confidence that Divine Love, Divine Wisdom, and Divine Power are forever victorious.Book of Revelation 19:11; and Chapters 20 and 21 (NIV)The Goal of Life, Hiram Butler, 1908The "I AM" DiscoursesThe Mark Of God: Understanding Your “I AM Presence” © 2026.

Regan Caruthers is a 500 RYT yoga teacher, inner life coach, and founder of Aset Yoga Center in Washington, Missouri. She's taught at Heart-Math Institute, had executive roles in Silicon Valley, and even experienced a 2022 open-heart surgery that revealed a valve so deteriorated, her doctors had no medical explanation for how she'd been alive in the time before it. Her memoir- Tragic Magic, shows just how the miraculous lives closer to ordinary life than most people think. In this episode, we chat with her about her spiritual awaking journey, overcoming childhood trauma, soul wounds and healing, divine love and embodiment, and how she's putting everything to work with her Yoga Studio, inner-life coaching, and so much more! Tune in!Connect with Regan Caruthers:https://regancaruthers.com/https://www.asetyogacenter.com/Tragic Magic: https://amzn.to/44W4zlY*****Stay Connected With Janie Charlot: https://linktr.ee/janiecharlotSchedule A Discovery Call for our Transformational Coaching: https://nphired.com/transformational-coaching/Learn About Our Mind.Body.Spirit Health Services: https://nphired.com/Learn About Our Master Classes: https://nphired.com/masterclasses-2/Newest Book Release: Think to Heal: Shifting From Human Fear to Divine Sovereignty: https://payhip.com/b/bvlTJ7 Steps To Mastering Emotions: Gaining Emotional Intelligence & Getting The Best Out Of Life 7 Steps To Mastering Emotions: Gaining Emotional Intelligence & Getting The Best Out of Life: https://amzn.to/3RKQFjyCapacity To Love: An Awakening To Unconditional Love: https://amzn.to/4gPVYs5Exploring The Self: 7 Steps To Unveiling Your True Potential: https://amzn.to/4b0y75s

Discover how shifting your perception to Love can transform even your biggest challenges — and move the mountains in your life.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Power of Perception” (pages 197–209), exploring how our challenges — the “mountains” in our lives — are shaped not just by what they are, but by how we see them.Yeshua reminds us that Love moves mountains (what we perceive as the issues and challenges in our life). When we shift our perception from fear and control to trust and Divine Love, what once felt heavy can become holy. Some mountains are meant to be moved, others simply witnessed — but all invite us into deeper transformation.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why perception determines whether a challenge grows or dissolves* How Love transforms the weight of your “mountains”* The difference between a real mountain and a perceived one* Why vulnerability is courage, and armor keeps us disconnected* How to trust Divine timing to move what needs to be movedContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 12 — The Freedom of Be-ing, which explores reclaiming wholeness and living from your true divine nature. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Love moves mountains.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist for the upcoming Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

There is a temptation to read St. Isaac's description of the ascetic life as though he were outlining a ladder by which we ascend to God through effort. Nothing could be further from his mind. The ascetical life is not an achievement but a preparation. It removes what clouds the eyes of the heart so that grace may reveal what has always been present: the inexhaustible love of God. Isaac begins with struggle. The soul embraces fasting, watchfulness, vigil, prayer, reading, prostrations, and stillness with determination. Yet these labors are never an end in themselves. They are medicine. They quiet the tyranny of the passions and gather together the scattered powers of the soul. Little by little the heart becomes still enough to receive what no human effort can produce. Then grace begins to act in a new way. The mind is granted what Isaac calls the faculty of sight—not physical vision, nor intellectual understanding, but a purified perception of reality. The eyes of the heart begin to open. One starts to see as God sees. The mysteries of faith are no longer merely believed; they begin to be tasted. Scripture becomes transparent with divine life. Every created thing becomes luminous with the presence of the Creator. This is the healing of sight. What is seen first is not extraordinary visions but the overwhelming depth of God's love. The soul discovers that grace has always preceded it, surrounded it, and carried it. What once appeared ordinary now becomes radiant with mercy. Every remembrance of Christ reveals a love deeper than previously imagined. Every prayer uncovers a tenderness that had always been waiting. From this vision arises what Isaac calls fervor. But this is not emotional excitement or religious intensity. It is the heart set ablaze because it has finally glimpsed something infinitely beautiful. One cannot behold divine love without being drawn toward it. And here wonder is born. Wonder is the soul's astonishment before a Love that continually exceeds every expectation. It is the childlike gaze restored after years of blindness. The more one sees, the more one realizes how little has yet been seen. Every new glimpse enlarges the heart's capacity for awe. Wonder, in turn, gives birth to desire. This desire is no longer restless striving for spiritual experiences. It is the quiet longing to remain forever with the One whose beauty has captivated the heart. Desire has been healed because sight has been healed. One seeks God not from fear or obligation but because Love has become irresistible. The tears Isaac describes arise naturally from this transformation. They are the language of a heart becoming transparent before God. As tears deepen into abiding peace, the warfare of thoughts gradually subsides. From this peace comes purity. From purity comes clearer vision. From clearer vision comes still greater wonder. From wonder comes deeper desire. Thus the soul moves, as St. Paul says, “from glory to glory,” or, as the Fathers loved to say, from grace to grace. Even the ascetical practices themselves are transformed. Vigils, fasting, prostrations, and prayer are no longer burdens to be endured but expressions of love. One remains in prayer because one has discovered the Beloved there. Whether prayer multiplies into countless prostrations or becomes gathered into a single wordless contemplation, both are gifts of the same grace working according to the measure God gives. For Isaac, the entire spiritual life is nothing other than the gradual restoration of vision. We do not become different people so much as truly human. The veil over the heart is lifted. We begin to behold the Kingdom already present. We discover that God has loved us long before we learned to seek Him. Every genuine ascetical labor serves this one purpose: that our sight may be healed, our wonder awakened, our desire purified, and our hearts transformed ever more deeply into the likeness of Christ. The journey never ends, for the love that is revealed is infinite. Each grace prepares the soul for another grace. Each glimpse opens onto a greater horizon. And so the heart continues its pilgrimage—not driven by fear, but drawn onward forever by the inexhaustible beauty of Divine Love. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:01:00 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 217 Homily 18 00:04:21 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: https://www.philokaliaministries.org/post/a-new-book-from-city-a-desert-press 00:04:57 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: https://www.amazon.com/Monastic-Heart-Future-Church-Fragmentation-ebook/dp/B0H83PJB6R/ref=sr_1_2?crid=CA7O6MNLKS2B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UxrtdZ72KKP0IBe2nG2QKWoekj-tDWub-JRHV70F3o_9D8FKLwu3XJQwvaPRSOwXyoLeEkoM3pnCnEfXghYaecmDIjPMYikocLL4oOyECpNa633QwCLIRNEvGeBomRANfezyyKgZUNE_8KLrXsTDyDINbIELyJ_JDlSyMQ366ADfOF8Ko7V9c8zpgjxI-NXGJ8OXoZir32kRKTRw1hzIvS79rq-XnDOglQHeZ3C0ypk.jSo9ogtwHZA38QhTVKjumOyVWU5SWx0imIAZKw7pOPU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+monastic+heart&qid=1785019600&sprefix=%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-2 00:06:15 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-monastic-heart-and-the-future-of-the-church-charbel-abernethy/1150670922?ean=9798996766413 00:08:19 Aaron: Good evening everyone. Hope you're all well 00:32:02 Maureen Cunningham: When you see your lack, how do you not have self hate for what you see with in yourself 00:44:45 Ryan Ngeve: Father regarding the last line from the previous paragraph, what purposes does it serve for the tears the overcome a man, leave him, and the come again unceasingly? 00:45:48 James Hickman: Re: the prodigal son, the Father's fatted calf was always there for either son to enjoy, the fatted calf being the sweet Christ. 00:45:57 Kathryn Rose: Myrrhic tears 00:46:53 James Hickman: The slaughtered fatted calf is like that peace from warfare 00:48:57 Erick Chastain: page #? 01:00:25 David Swiderski: The veil between heaven and earth is thinnest at night. I can't remember the Saint but learned this from someone in Spain in the Picos de Europa looking at the milky way and the sea of Biscay in the distance. I still like to do a vigil looking out a window or outside (in summer) 01:04:19 Aaron: How can one recognise their own limits in spiritual practice so they don't push themselves beyond what their body can bear? 01:05:07 David Swiderski: I will try. It was a comment from a friend I was so caught up in the moment I cant remember 01:05:19 Julie: Reacted to "I will try. It was a comment from a friend I was so caught up in the moment I cant remember" with

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Questions? Comments? Text Us!What makes romantic love feel more powerful than reason, safer choices, or even self-preservation? And what does it mean to experience God's love through the person who loves you?In this intimate dialogue, Jerry and Abigail return to God's striking instruction: “Let Abigail love you. You will feel My love through her.” Jerry reflects on why God's love might need to become tangible through another person, while Abigail considers what it means to embody that love through presence, touch, sacrifice, and a shared life.Abigail reflects on falling in love as an overwhelming force that resisted every attempt to explain or contain it. Not psychology. Not philosophy. Not even Husserl's phenomenology could give her enough distance from the pull of erotic and romantic love.Their conversation moves through desire, sacrifice, feminism, sexuality, and the difference between casual sex and a love that asks something deeper of us. Abigail recalls leaving behind an ideal life in New York, not in search of comfort or happiness, but because love itself carried an authority she could not ignore.From the Garden of Eden to Dante, Jane Austen, the Brontës, D. H. Lawrence, Hemingway, and Dickens, Jerry and Abigail ask what modern culture may have lost when sex became detached from romance, courtship, nobility, and risk.Can erotic love still awaken courage, devotion, and sacrifice? And can the love between two people reveal something of God that cannot be felt any other way?Get the books:Radically Personal: God and Ourselves in the New Axial AgeGod: An Autobiography, As Told to a PhilosopherConfessions of a Young PhilosopherA Good Look at Evil***Ultimate Questions***Listen to the full episode and explore the question with a community of philosophers and seekers.Join the Ultimate Questions conversation on calling and divine guidance: https://substack.com/@ultimatequestionsOther Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:The Life Wisdom Project – Spiritual insights on living a wiser, more meaningful life.From God to Jerry to You – Divine messages and breakthroughs for seekers.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God – A dialogue on God, truth, and reason.Jerry & Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue – Love, faith, and divine presence in partnership.What's Your Spiritual Story – Real stories of people changed by encounters with God.What's On Our Mind – Reflections from Jerry and Scott on recent episodes.What's On Your Mind – Listener questions, divine answers, and open dialogue. Stay ConnectedShare: questions@godanautobiography.comGet the books: God: An Autobiography, Radically Personal, Confessions of a Young Philosopher, A Good Look at EvilShare Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

This week's edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast focuses on the ancient, Biblical holiday of 'Tu B'Av' - the Fifteenth of the month of Menachem Av, occurring this year on Wednesday, July 29th. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman delve deeply into the rich teachings of the sages that illuminate the fascinating history – and prophetic future promise – of this little-known holy day, called by the sages ‘the happiest day of the year.' What is the source of this happiness? What is its message for us today? Our hosts share a sampling of Tu B'Av's powerful lessons of joy, renewed hope and the illumination of eternal, unconditional Divine love.See Rabbi Richman's new Tu B'Av essay on Substack here: https://chaimrichman.substack.com/p/o..._________Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Follow Rabbi Richman on Substack: https://substack.com/@chaimrichmanJoin our new WhatsApp channel! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDN...Rabbi Chaim Richman's 'Jerusalem Lights', a non-profit educational organization, shares the wisdom of Torah teachings with all sincere spiritual seekers, emphasizing the ennoblement of the human spirit, the brotherhood of mankind, and the nurturing and development of each individual's personal faith and relationship with the Creator. Torah for Everyone!If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting the work of Jerusalem Lights, Inc., a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow: PayPal: infojerusalemlights@gmail.com or: https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...In the USA: Jerusalem Lights Inc. Post Office Box 16886Lubbock Texas 79490In Israel: Tel. 972 54 7000395 Mail: PO Box 23808, Jerusalem Israel For more information: https://www.jerusalemlights.org Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @jerusalemlights-rabbirichman  Follow us on Facebook:   / rabbichaimrichman    / 282440396475839  

This week we're working with six transits, nearly all of them gathering around Wednesday's Full Moon in Aquarius. That's the same day the Sun meets Jupiter in Leo, the Jupiter Cazimi, the heart of the Sun. Four of our six transits pull the Sun into Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter, so this is a week of being seen: stripped a little more bare than usual, exposed in the community, more illuminated than we may be all year. The question underneath is what we're willing to be honest about when it comes to what's in our hearts. There's tension too, with Venus in Virgo squaring Mars in Gemini. But there's also an opening. Where do these tensions really come from, and what would it take to move toward the fear?(25:20) The Sun in Leo Opposite Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius 04° – July 24 – 28 (Friday – Tuesday) – Monday, July 27.(31:12) The Sun in Leo Trine Neptune Retrograde in Aries 04° – July 24 – 28 (Friday – Tuesday) – Monday, July 27.(35:15) The Sun in Leo Sextile Uranus in Gemini 04° – July 24 – 28 (Friday – Tuesday) – Monday, July 27.(42:20) The Full Moon in Aquarius 06°30' at 7:36 AM PDT – Wednesday, July 29.(43:28) The Sun Conjunct Jupiter in Leo 06° – July 26 – 30 (Sunday – Thursday) – Wednesday, July 29.(49:00) Venus in Virgo Square Mars in Gemini 21° – July 23 – 30 (Thursday – Thursday) – Wednesday, July 29.Check out my conversation with on A Little Bit of Woo-Woo with Jill K ThomasCheck out my next conversation with 5th Generation Psychic, Dallisa Hocking.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠my Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theweeklytransit.com/

How do you hold onto a spiritual tradition after being deeply disappointed by the people who represent it? That's a question Swami Padmanabha — a Hindu monk, teacher and author of Evolution in Divine Love — has had to wrestle with more than once. Rather than walking away, those experiences led him into a deeper exploration of authority, uncertainty, love and the possibility that healthy traditions are those that continue to evolve.In this conversation, Tim and Swami explore what it means to stay rooted without becoming rigid, to question without becoming cynical, and to remain open to wisdom wherever it is found. Along the way they discover some surprising resonances between Hinduism and Christianity, and ask whether the future of religion might depend less on having all the answers and more on learning how to keep growing.After the interview, Tim is joined by Nick to reflect on what stayed with them most. From caring for God as though God were a child, to learning from other faith traditions without losing your own roots, they explore where Swami's vision resonated, where it challenged them, and the questions they're still left pondering.Interview starts at 12m 48sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

In this episode, ERB Podcast producer Julie L. Moore speaks with acclaimed writers Robert Cording and Marjorie Maddox about their most recent books: In the Unwalled City and What's Possible: New and Selected Poems by Cording and Seeing Things and Hover Here by Maddox. Humble and gracious, Cording and Maddox share how they write about their own deep questions, intense challenges, and heart-breaking losses in their vulnerable, relatable poetry and prose. Both retired college professors, Cording and Maddox also address contemporary Americans' hesitance regarding and anxiety about reading poetry as they likewise discuss how their craft enables readers to feel welcome when encountering their poetry. They each read one of their poems to illustrate how accessible and moving their poetry can be.   Robert Cording is professor emeritus at College of the Holy Cross where he taught for 38 years and served as the Barrett Chair of English and Creative Writing.  After his retirement, he worked for five years as a poetry mentor in the Seattle Pacific University low residency MFA program. He has published ten collections of poems, and three of his books were finalists for the Connecticut Book Award. Walking with Ruskin (CavanKerry Press) was also a runner-up for the Poet's Prize. A book on poetry, the Bible, and metaphor, Finding the World's Fullness, was published by Slant. He has received two NEA Fellowships in poetry, two poetry fellowships from the state of Connecticut, and has won three Pushcart Prizes in poetry. His poems have appeared in such notable publications as Best American Poetry, 2018; Best Spiritual Writing (1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010); Poetry Magazine Anthology; Godine: Poets of the New Century; and Milkweed: Urban Nature. Cording has also served as director of From the Fishouse and was poet-in-residence at the Frost Place.Marjorie Maddox is Professor Emerita of English and Creative Writing at the Lock Haven campus of Commonwealth University, 2023 Monson Arts Fellow, a poetry editor of Presence, and radio host of WPSU-FM's Poetry Moment. Maddox has published seventeen collections of poetry and won many awards, including the Yellowglen Prize and the Philip H. McMath Post-Publication Award for Transplant, Transport, Transubstantiation; the Sandstone Book Award for Perpendicular As I; the Redgreene Press Chapbook Award for When the Wood Clacks Out Your Name: Baseball Poems; the Painted Bride Chapbook Award for How to Fit God into a Poem; and the Amelia Chapbook Winner for Nightrider to Edinburgh. Her poem, “Arise,” about the Thailand cave rescue, won the 2019 Foley Poetry Prize by America Magazine. She is co-editor, with Jerry Wemple, of Common Wealth: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania (Penn State University Press, 2005) and Keystone: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania (Penn State University Press, 2025).If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(an independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)Robert Cording's Recent Books, both by Slant Books: In the Unwalled City (2022) What's Possible: New and Selected Poems (2026) Marjorie Maddox's Recent Books: Seeing Things (Wildhouse Publishing, 2025)Hover Here (Broadstone Books, 2026)Other Books Discussed: Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of NorwichThe Awful Rowing Toward God by Anne SextonWalking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L'EngleThe Accidental Pilgrim: Finding God and His Mother in Tuscany by Judith SornbergerSorority of Stillness: A Gallery of Women in Art by Judith SornbergerLove Song with Dying Fish by Marci Rae Johnson Devil's Backbone by Julie L. MooreThe Countess by Rebecca JohnsPoems Mentioned: "Satire III" by John Donne"Lord" by George HerbertInfluential Authors Mentioned & Recommended: Gerard Manley Hopkins, William Wenthe, Sydney Lea, Baron Wormser, Ada Limón, Laura Reece Hogan, and Marie Howe

Questions? Comments? Text Us!What does it mean to feel God's love through another person?In this episode of From God to Jerry to You, Jerry L. Martin reflects on an early moment in his relationship with God, when he was asked to “enter My heart.” The request frightened him, and when he asked for help, God answered: “Let Abigail love you. Feel My love through her.”That experience leads Jerry to explore how divine love becomes real through romantic love, family love, friendship, intimacy, tenderness, and human connection. Jerry considers the transcendent quality of love, the presence of God within our closest relationships, and the possibility that loving others is one of the deepest ways we become partners with God.Listen for a thoughtful reflection on God's love, spiritual intimacy, and the sacred power of loving and being loved.Get the books:Radically Personal: God and Ourselves in the New Axial AgeGod: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher***Continue the conversation with Ultimate Questions on calling, divine guidance, and how we recognize what is ours to do:https://substack.com/@ultimatequestions***Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:The Life Wisdom Project – Spiritual insights on living a wiser, more meaningful life.From God to Jerry to You – Divine messages and breakthroughs for seekers.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God – A dialogue on God, truth, and reason.Jerry & Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue – Love, faith, and divine presence in partnership.What's Your Spiritual Story – Real stories of people changed by encounters with God.What's On Our Mind – Reflections from Jerry and Scott on recent episodes.What's On Your Mind – Listener questions, divine answers, and open dialogue. Stay ConnectedShare: questions@godanautobiography.comUltimate Questions SubstackGet the books: God: An Autobiography, Radically PersonalShare Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

What if the secret to spiritual awakening isn't finding something new—but remembering what has always been true? You don't acquire the truth—you remember it.  Spiritual awakening isn't something you suddenly gain; it happens gradually as you remember and embody this truth: You are Divine Love. The ordinary becomes extraordinary as you recognize the Divine presence in yourself and in others. You begin to see Divine Love everywhere––even in ordinary life, in suffering, in darkness, and in those who have forgotten their true nature.  This talk explores the wisdom of non duality, revealing that nothing exists outside the Infinite.  Discover how remembering this truth allows you to remain rooted in compassion while confronting darkness, defend truth without hatred, and discover Divine Love as the ever-present foundation of life. In this Baba Talk by Maetreyii Ma, discover how the timeless wisdom of Yoga philosophy can help you see Divine Love everywhere, live with greater compassion, and remember your true nature. If this message speaks to your heart, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be searching for hope, peace, and Divine Love. About Maetreyii Ma Nolan, Ph.D. Maetreyii Ma Nolan, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, psychologist, and expert in consciousness and holistic healing. With a rich background in psychology and spirituality, her work has positively influenced many people's lives. Maetreyii Ma Nolan's wisdom and teachings garner recognition worldwide, making her a respected voice for inner transformation and spiritual awakening.  She is trained as a licensed Psychologist, an Acharya or Ordained Minister of Yogic Meditation, a certified IAYT Yoga Therapist, and an EYRT 500-hour Yoga Teacher with many years of experience with deep meditation and yogic wisdom. You can visit her website here: https://www.yogama.org  About Maetreyii Ma's Works Over the past decades, Maetreyii Ma has delivered thousands of presentations to various audiences. Her latest project is to make those presentations available to the broadest possible audience. Maetreyii Ma's talks fall into six main categories: The Power and Nature of Love Self-realization, Spirituality, & Awakening Dharma, Society, & Karma Working with the Mind & Emotions Relationships & Samgha Science & Cosmology  The Baba Flow Maetreyii Ma's talks are based on a spiritual process called Baba Flow. The Baba flow is an intuitive flow of spiritual guidance and teachings from the deep inner essence, the one essential Source known by many names. In the Baba Talks, Maetreyii Ma, in a deep state of Bhava, or devotional absorption, opens to this Source and allows the teachings to flow through. Since 1969, Maetreyii Ma has been a student of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, affectionately known as Baba. In 1970, she began to have profound mystical experiences of the Divine and experienced the inner presence of her Guru. Baba's inner presence brought a deep knowledge of the endless love and compassion of the Divine, perfect beauty and wisdom, and the unconditional love and overflowing grace of the Sadguru. About Ananda Gurukula Maetreyii Ma is President of Ananda Gurukula, a non-profit organization dedicated to awakening the human spirit and sharing the ancient mystic wisdom of yoga.  Through Ananda Gurukula, Maetreyii Ma is able to offer meditation practices, mentoring (https://www.yogama.org/mentoring.html), meditation and yoga wisdom retreats, and webinars and workshops on the ancient knowledge of yogic teachings, in addition to local weekly Sunday evening meditations, called Dharmachakra (https://www.yogama.org/dharmachakra.html), a third Friday Kirtan (https://www.yogama.org/kirtan.html), and a Saturday morning Satsanga (https://www.yogama.org/satsanga.html). All are invited to attend our events at the Ashram in the Santa Rosa area.  For those who do not live in the local Santa Rosa area, Maetreyii Ma offers her Baba Talks for free on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@maetreyiima7) and Podbean (https://www.babatalks.info/).  Ananda Gurukula also publishes books and the Baba inspirational writings on many subjects. See more about Maetreyii Ma's books at https://www.maetreyiima.org/shop.html. #HowToSeeDivineLove #SpiritualAwakening #HowToSeeDivineLoveEverywhere #DivineLove #SecretToSpiritualAwakening #NonDuality #YogaPhilosophy #BabaTalk #MaetreyiiMa

"What if everything you've been taught about finding happiness is backward? The secret to spiritual awakening isn't about getting more—it's about surrendering everything." In this Baba Talk by Maetreyii Ma, discover the secret to spiritual awakening through the timeless wisdom of Yoga philosophy. Learn why true happiness does not come from trying to gain more for yourself, but from surrendering the ego and opening your heart to divine love. This profound teaching explores the difference between seeking the Divine for personal gain and loving the Divine with complete surrender. As the desire to acquire begins to fade, a deeper freedom emerges, allowing you to discover divine love that has always been present. If you have ever wondered about the secret to spiritual awakening, or if you are seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual awakening, this talk offers practical wisdom for bringing more peace, compassion, and purpose into everyday life. Whether you are new to meditation or have walked the spiritual path for many years, these teachings invite you to let go of fear, release the need for control, and discover the joy of living in harmony with the Infinite. If this message speaks to your heart, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be searching for hope, peace, and divine love. About Maetreyii Ma Nolan, Ph.D. Maetreyii Ma Nolan, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, psychologist, and expert in consciousness and holistic healing. With a rich background in psychology and spirituality, her work has positively influenced many people's lives. Maetreyii Ma Nolan's wisdom and teachings garner recognition worldwide, making her a respected voice for inner transformation and spiritual awakening.  She is trained as a licensed Psychologist, an Acharya or Ordained Minister of Yogic Meditation, a certified IAYT Yoga Therapist, and an EYRT 500-hour Yoga Teacher with many years of experience with deep meditation and yogic wisdom. You can visit her website here: https://www.yogama.org  About Maetreyii Ma's Works Over the past decades, Maetreyii Ma has delivered thousands of presentations to various audiences. Her latest project is to make those presentations available to the broadest possible audience. Maetreyii Ma's talks fall into six main categories: The Power and Nature of Love Self-realization, Spirituality, & Awakening Dharma, Society, & Karma Working with the Mind & Emotions Relationships & Samgha Science & Cosmology  The Baba Flow Maetreyii Ma's talks are based on a spiritual process called Baba Flow. The Baba flow is an intuitive flow of spiritual guidance and teachings from the deep inner essence, the one essential Source known by many names. In the Baba Talks, Maetreyii Ma, in a deep state of Bhava, or devotional absorption, opens to this Source and allows the teachings to flow through. Since 1969, Maetreyii Ma has been a student of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, affectionately known as Baba. In 1970, she began to have profound mystical experiences of the Divine and experienced the inner presence of her Guru. Baba's inner presence brought a deep knowledge of the endless love and compassion of the Divine, perfect beauty and wisdom, and the unconditional love and overflowing grace of the Sadguru. About Ananda Gurukula Maetreyii Ma is President of Ananda Gurukula, a non-profit organization dedicated to awakening the human spirit and sharing the ancient mystic wisdom of yoga.  Through Ananda Gurukula, Maetreyii Ma is able to offer meditation practices, mentoring (https://www.yogama.org/mentoring.html), meditation and yoga wisdom retreats, and webinars and workshops on the ancient knowledge of yogic teachings, in addition to local weekly Sunday evening meditations, called Dharmachakra (https://www.yogama.org/dharmachakra.html), a third Friday Kirtan (https://www.yogama.org/kirtan.html), and a Saturday morning Satsanga (https://www.yogama.org/satsanga.html). All are invited to attend our events at the Ashram in the Santa Rosa area.  For those who do not live in the local Santa Rosa area, Maetreyii Ma offers her Baba Talks for free on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@maetreyiima7) and Podbean (https://www.babatalks.info/).  Ananda Gurukula also publishes books and the Baba inspirational writings on many subjects. See more about Maetreyii Ma's books at https://www.maetreyiima.org/shop.html. #SpiritualAwakening #TheSecretToSpiritualAwakening #SecretToSpiritualAwakening #DivineLove #YogaPhilosophy #MaetreyiiMa #BabaTalk #ToDiscoverDivineLove #DiscoverDivineLove

Source SheetsThis shiur was given at the annual Yemei Iyyun beTanakh at Michlelet Herzog on July 14, 2026. Given in honor of the forthcoming marriage of our son, Yoseph Tzvi to Chaya Esther Friedman

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In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamara welcome guests Julie Freeman and John Reese for a wide-ranging conversation about spirituality. The discussion explores the distinction between religion and spirituality, emphasizing unconditional love over fear-based teachings. Topics include connecting with nature to open the heart, using dreams for spiritual communication, karma and reincarnation, the immortality of the soul, and practical spiritual exercises to cultivate divine love. We encourage anyone with differing views to participate in future Curry Café discussions. If you would like to join the panel, email contact@kciw.org or call 541-661-4098. Hosts: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.

You can look like love on the outside and still be running on fear underneath. That's the heart of what we're unpacking as we step into the fourth part of Loved To Love, a series on the sacred rhythm of Agape and the Four Movements of Divine Love. I take my time here because the stakes are real: a lot of “good” serving, giving, and helping can be driven by a protective self that learned early that love must be earned. If you've ever felt empty after ministry, guilty for resting, or anxious when you're not needed, you're not a bad person. You're carrying a wound that deserves healing, not shame. We draw a clear line between Protective Self-doing and Beloved Self-doing. Protective Self-doing performs, manages, and strives to stay safe. Beloved self-doing flows from a received identity as the beloved, rooted and grounded in God's unconditional love. We talk about how conditional love forms these patterns, how they migrate into adult relationships and vocational identity, and why even big achievements, titles, or relationships cannot heal what only Agape can reach. I also name the “sacred convergence” where spiritual formation, psychology, and neuroscience point in the same direction: renewal happens as we become attentive, practice the pause, and return to presence. Then we go straight to Genesis 3, where fig leaves become the first act of human self-protection, and God's first question is not “What did you do?” but “Where are you?” That question is still an invitation today: come out from hiding, you are still beloved. We close with a short contemplative breath practice to help you identify your own fig leaves with honesty and gentleness. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, send us a message sharing your thoughts, or write a review so more people can find the path from striving to belovedness.Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else.  Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we're walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement. 

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥ ਸਹਜਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥ Here is a comprehensive and scannable English summary of the provided Shabad (Dhanaasaree Mahala 1) by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, capturing its core theological teachings.Core Theme: The Path to Spiritual Poise (Sahaj)The central message of this Shabad is that true liberation and union with the Divine cannot be achieved through external rituals, intellectual pride, or forced obstinacy. Instead, it is attained by surrendering to the True Guru (Satguru), practicing loving devotion (Prem Bhgati), and accepting the Divine Will (Hukam).Key Spiritual Teachings1. True Spiritual Union (Sahaj)Immortality & Freedom: The soul that merges into God through intuitive poise (Sahaj) breaks free from the painful cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation.Oneness: The division between the Divine and the servant disappears. The servant beholds God everywhere and in everyone.2. The Role of the True GuruThe Bridge to God: Without the Guru's guidance, a person remains spiritually dead and trapped in reincarnation.The Ultimate Teacher: The Guru implants the Eternal Truth into the heart, inspires the praise of the Unutterable Lord, and connects the seeker to the Divine Word (Shabad).3. The Futility of Ritualism and IntellectualismHypocrisy vs. Purity: God cannot be pleased through stubborn practices, external religious garbs, or worshiping stone idols.Empty Knowledge: Endlessly reading texts or relying on worldly cleverness only feeds the ego, leading to further spiritual suffering.Inner Cleanliness: Wandering to sacred shrines or living in forests is useless if the mind remains polluted with desire and ego. True honor is found only in the Eternal Lord.4. Loving Devotion and Devine FearInternalized Mind: Under the Guru's guidance, the mind stops wandering after worldly attachments and becomes stable within.The Nourishment of Fear: The true servant internalizes the "fear" (reverence and awe) of God as their spiritual nourishment, safely absorbing themselves in Divine Love.Conclusion & PrayerThe Shabad concludes with a humble prayer to the Almighty. The seeker acknowledges that there is no power other than God and surrenders completely to the Divine Will (Raza). The ultimate yearning is for the Guru's grace to continuously sing the praises of the Lord in a state of eternal peace and love.

Can love heal all things? We hear that so often in scripture, but is it really true? In my experience, if you think of human love, then maybe not. BUT, if you mean Divine Love… absolutely! In the book, The Dynamic Laws of Healing by Catherine Ponder, she explains this in great detail by giving us real life examples of how Divine Love healed people of seemingly incurable things. This book is filled with so many suggestions to help you heal any area of your life. But my favorite chapter is the Law of Love, and that is the one I am sharing with you today. In this episode, I share directly from this miraculous book and illustrate simple ways that YOU can invoke Divine Love directly to heal ANY area of your life! Whether you need physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, financial or any other type of healing, the healing law of love is the answer! PS- If you would like to purchase this book, click here for the Show Notes   Key Learnings: 1)    Catherine Ponder was a prolific writer on New Thought Spirituality, and her most famous book is The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity. But I find this book, The Dynamic Laws of Healing, to be even more powerful and easy to apply to your life. 2)    She states that Divine Love is like a balm to heal the mind, and that ALL ills originate in the mind. You can dissolve thoughts of hate, resentment, frustration, anger, jealousy and all negative emotions by simply repeating "Divine Love" over and over, saturating your mind with this frequency. 3)    When she speaks of healing, she does not mean only physical healing. ALL healing is included. There is a story in the book of a homeless man who was also an alcoholic who was able to turn his life around by focusing on Divine Love. He began to attract to himself the resources he needed and began to flourish. Love is the highest frequency, and anything unlike love will melt away when you invoke this frequency.   "My heart is filled with Divine Love, and Divine Love will work any miracle that needs working." Catherine Ponder   Click here to purchase The Dynamic Laws of Healing by Catherine Ponder Click here to join The Miraculous Woman membership If you love the image on the wall behind me of Mother Mary Blessing the World, you can order your own museum quality copy at www.deepaliu.com  

Beauty is often dismissed as a luxury—something secondary to the urgent work of repair. But what if beauty is not peripheral, but essential to healing what is broken?Trinity Forum Senior Fellow Makoto Fujimura and Haejin Shim Fujimura will be our guides on this question, discussing their new book, Beauty and Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage. Drawing on their work in the arts and global advocacy, they will consider how cultivating beauty can help us to sustain courage, foster resilience, and contribute to the pursuit of justice.This episode is drawn from an Online Conversation in 2026. You can view the transcript and other resources here.Go deeper into the issues discussed in yesterday's Online Conversation with these Trinity Forum Readings:Babette's Feast; Isak Dinesen  (Introduction by Makoto Fujimura)Four Quartets; T.S. Eliot (Also introduced by Makoto Fujimura)Letters of Vincent Van GoghRevelations of Divine Love; Julian of NorwichPainting as a Pasttime; Winston Churchill

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be in a love affair with life?This podcast may change everything for you - the concept of sacred love and relationship, how to love and create from wholeness instead of lack, and what true Divine Love looks like with Life itself.Living in God's pocket is a special flow of presence that means the sacred space where you are able to finally, deeply feel SAFE in your body. In this love affair, in this union with life itself, that transforms the intimate relationships around you.Are you ready to step in?Join my Free Telegram Community Here: https://t.me/+pIWN1xdeMCg2YTgxBLUE ROSE ACTIVATION SPACE - the membership for women ready to live in the Lion's Roar: https://www.sauleilonavaida.com/https-wwwsauleilonavaidacom-45ca2e57-5387-40ea-ae84-fd345744d15eBook 1:1 Quantum Healing Sessions and/or a free consultation for long-term Spiritual Mentorship: https://sauleilonavaida.as.me/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saule_ilona_vaida/Free Meditations and Sound Healings on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@saulethestarseedOriginal Music and Sound Healing: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Oeyw1C1c7n9Zs5iVR9ffq?si=2-fFdV8XTgu68eBujtIPTQPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5I9q2RMyA89sicqeqsYASf?si=bbf89b2f11e4408cDonations through Paypal: paypal.me/ilonavaida

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Jeremiah 39. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Lee Tankersley. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

This week on Glow Brighter with Toni, we're exploring one of my favorite reminders: life is more interconnected than we often realize.I share the story of my own proposal….a day that, looking back, seemed filled with little clues I completely missed in the moment.To close the episode, I read a passage that beautifully captures what I've come to believe:“Once you see it, you realize that the Universe is connected by a divine thread that weaves throughout all that is, was, and will be. Know that universal love, Divine Love, is real, and you are an important part of it.”Whether you call them signs, synchronicities, meaningful coincidences, or simply moments that make you pause, this episode is an invitation to slow down, stay present, and appreciate the beautiful ways life can surprise us.Because sometimes the greatest gifts aren't the ones we're searching for…They're the ones that quietly find us.

How can we cultivate a faith that endures and flourishes?Author, Anglican priest, and Trinity Forum Senior Fellow Tish Harrison Warren shows us how lasting and beautiful things can take root and grow in our lives. By drawing on themes from her new book, What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience, we will explore how habits rooted in the historic church—prayer, liturgy, Sabbath, and community—can anchor us in a stormy age.This episode is drawn from an Online Conversation in 2026. You can view the transcript and other resources here.Go deeper into the issues discussed in this episode with these Trinity Forum Readings:Pilgrim of Tinker Creek; Annie Dillard (Introduction by Tish Harrison Warren)Confessions; Saint AugustineWrestling With God; Simone WeilRevelations of Divine Love; Julian of NorwichRevelation; Flannery O'Connor

Ep. 410: Caroline Golum on The Nitrate Picture Show 2026: Midnight, The Little Match Girl, When Tomorrow Comes, Bellissima, and much more Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The Nitrate Picture Show at the George Eastman House has become an annual pilgrimage for film lovers, who come to see an array of titles from Hollywood and beyond, shown on prints, each with its own history. This year I chatted with Caroline Golum, director of Revelations of Divine Love, co-programmer of Pre-Code Parade at Nitehawk Cinema, and contributing editor at Screen Slate, where she filed a report on this year's edition of the Nitrate Picture Show. Among the films I was lucky to hear about were Midnight (Mitchell Leisen, 1939), The Little Match Girl (Jean Renoir, 1928), When Tomorrow Comes (John M. Stahl, 1939), Why Change Your Wife? (Cecil B. DeMille, 1920), This Happy Breed (David Lean, 1944), Bellissima (Visconti, 1951), Unter den Brücken... (Helmut Käutner, 1945), Camille (George Cukor, 1936), and Orpheus (Jean Cocteau, 1950). Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Paige Rienzo was an on-camera designer for the HGTV hit, "Hidden Potential" for 5 seasons. She has been in recovery for 30 years from alcohol and an eating disorder. Episode Guide A convert’s take on why Gen Z is becoming Catholic (1:08) How to host people more – hospitality (18:01) Why Catholic homes should look different (23:07) Polling shows a growing shift on abortion (41:36) Monday on Trending (50:55) Resources mentioned: Leisure: The Basis of Culture https://amzn.to/3SCSDm5 Paige’s books https://www.paigerien.com/books Catholics in Recovery https://catholicinrecovery.com/ Past episodes with Paige and her story https://relevantradio.com/2026/01/learning-to-love-the-home-you-have/ https://relevantradio.com/2025/10/healing-vs-the-counterfeit-calm-of-the-new-age/ Past shows on yoga: https://relevantradio.com/2025/04/the-lure-of-eastern-spirituality/ https://relevantradio.com/2022/09/is-yoga-really-just-stretching-2/ New #WeCount Data Show Slight Abortion Increase in 2025 New #WeCount Data Shows Slight Abortion Increase in 2025 | National Review Quick and Easy Hamburger Buns https://thefeatherednester.com/quick-and-easy-hamburger-buns/ The Rule: St. John Paul II's Rule for a Joy-filled Marriage of Divine Love https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578395657?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Conceptions of Divine LoveSaint Teresa of Avila (1515 - 1582)Translated by John Dalton (1709 - 1763)Conceptions of Divine Love was written in 1577. St. Teresa wrote this with the idea of explaining certain words found in the Book of Canticles. When her confessor read the title of her work, he ordered her to immediately burn it, which, of course, she did. But one of her nuns had copied the first seven chapters, which was then published in 1612. Here, Father John Dalton has translated only four of those chapters in 1852. (Summary by Ann Boulais)Genre(s): Christianity - CommentaryLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): religion (744), Catholicism (32), Saint Teresa of Jesus (2)

You are not alone — and healing belongs to you. This episode of Live Your Best Life is a personal, encounter-led message from Liz Wright, moving through prayer and Scripture to create space for you to receive what the Holy Spirit has been wanting to give you. Fresh hope. Emotional healing. Forgiveness that releases. The faithful presence of a God who sees every detail of your life and is with you in all of it. Liz speaks over relationships, releases what needs to be released, and walks listeners into the freedom and restoration that has always been available in Christ. This one is for anyone who needs to be reminded — you were not made for the shadows, and healing is the children's bread. It belongs to you.Related MaterialsJoin the International Mentoring Community IMC, to facilitate a safe environment where like-minded people at any stage of their walk can enter into a deeper experience of Jesus. Liz Wright will mentor you each week through revelatory teaching, powerful testimonies and the grace to step into life-changing encounters with Jesus.https://www.jointheimc.com/

What if the love you're searching for isn't something you need to find—but something you need to uncover within yourself?In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of divine love: a form of love that goes beyond conditions, expectations, attachment, and fear. Divine love is the highest expression of love—a connection rooted in truth, authenticity, compassion, acceptance, and the recognition of the divine essence within ourselves and others.We'll explore what divine love truly is, how it differs from ego-based love, and why so many people struggle to experience it fully. You'll discover the most common blocks that prevent us from opening our hearts, including childhood wounds, fear of rejection, abandonment patterns, self-worth struggles, emotional protection mechanisms, and limiting beliefs about love and relationships.Most importantly, we'll discuss practical and spiritual ways to heal these blocks so you can create deeper connections, attract healthier relationships, and experience greater peace, joy, and fulfillment in every area of your life.In this episode, you'll learn:• What divine love really means and why it matters• The biggest obstacles that block us from experiencing divine love• How past wounds and conditioning affect our relationships• Practical steps to heal emotional and energetic barriers to love• The powerful benefits of living from a place of divine love• How relationships can become mirrors for personal growth and healing• Why cultivating divine love can transform your relationship with yourself, others, and life itselfWhether you're seeking a deeper connection with yourself, your partner, your family, or your spiritual path, this conversation will help you open your heart to a more expansive, authentic, and fulfilling experience of love.Tune in and discover how healing your relationship with love can change everything.Connect with me:Instagram: @Pam_RoccaTik Tok: @Pam_RoccaWebsite: www.pamrocca.comWork with me:Book a Free 15-minute Clarity Call:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/15minBook an Initial Consultation: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/90minIntuitive Oracle Reading: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/60-minute-intuitive-oracle-card-readingIntuitive Reiki Session or Distance Reiki Session:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/in-person-intuitive-reiki-healing-session-60-minsEnergy Work Sessions - Energy Healing: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/energy-healing-sessionSoul and Transformation Coaching: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/3-month-coaching-packageIf you enjoyed this episode, please let me know so I can create more of the content you love. Also, please share the podcast with anyone you know who would love this community, these tools, information, and free resources. Have the most love-filled week and shine on, my friends.

Bwaaaaah…. I missed the final 2 Faces of the Feminine! They’re Medicine Woman & Mother, which makes the 6 Faces of the Feminine…. Mother, Lover, Warrior, Medicine Woman, Dark Goddess & Mystic. Sabrina The “Line in the Sand” Has Been Drawn. Are You Ready? We are officially entering the “Setup Phase” for the most auspicious alignment of the year. If you've been feeling an inexplicable exhaustion, a “hanging on by a thread” sensation, or a deep soul-weariness—this is your antidote. In this transmission, Sabrina Lynn reveals the three-part shamanic arc of June 15th–21st. We are moving from the chaotic “Gemini Mind” into the deep, rooted power of the Body Temple as Chiron makes its fated move into Taurus. This isn’t just another weekly update; it's a sacred rights of passage into your Feminine Sovereignty. What you need to know for this Solstice Crossing: ✦ The Reinvigoration Portal: How to tap into the “Inexhaustible Life Force” during the Venus transits (Monday-Wednesday). ✦ Chiron in Taurus: A major shamanic shift that will define your safety and security until 2033. ✦ The Solstice Crossing: Why June 21st is a literal “Line in the Sand” for leaving the old chapter behind. ✦ The July “Cauldron of Magic”: Why this week’s “Temple Preparation” is critical for receiving the “Jupiter on Crack” miracles coming next month. The world is changing, and the “Old Ways” of doing are crumbling. It's time to stop fighting and start embodying. Feminine Embodiment Resources: Bones Membership ($59): Your go-to for coming out of anxiety and softening into receptivity. The June workshop: A Return to Magic is the perfect practice for the “setup phase” for July. → Instant Access  Body Wisdom Activation ($47): A foundational practice to open your chakras and allow life force to flow—essential for Monday's Uranus transit. →  Lifetime Access Mary Magdalene Journey ($197): A sacred initiation into the higher heart. Open the dormant gifts of your past and align with the frequency of Divine Love that the world is starving for right now. Open until June 21st → Details here The Lover Bundle (Get 3 for the price of 2): Includes deep-dives into the Venus, Mary Magdalene, and Lalita archetypes to help you embody the “Lover” and “Mystic” faces of the feminine. Open until June 21st → Details here Persephone Retreat: A seven-part initiation to help you move from “adolescent” to “Queen” energy, aligning with the Venus-Pluto opposition. Open until June 21st → Details here Listen to “Something Is Coming in July… This Week Prepares You For It “ podcast here… Topics Explored in “Something Is Coming in July… This Week Prepares You For It” podcast: (Times based off audio version) Transmission Chapters (00:00) – The Line in the Sand: June 15th-21st (01:38) – Phase 2: Chiron's Shamanic Shift into Taurus (02:57) – The Nodes of Fate & Soul Fulfillment (04:30) – Why We're Skipping the Charts Today (Audience Request!) (05:25) – Monday-Wednesday: The Venusian Gifting Period (07:52) – The Feminine Art of Receiving & Environment (09:50) – Overcoming Anxiety & The “Bones” Medicine (12:03) – Magnetizing vs. Repelling: Your State of Being (14:50) – Monday: Inexhaustible Life Force (Venus & Uranus) (18:03) – Tuesday: The Feminine Mystic & Mary Magdalene (24:44) – Wednesday: Becoming the Queen (Venus Opposing Pluto) (30:11) – Friday: Chiron into Taurus & The Wound of Embodiment (37:54) – Safety, Security & Material Objects as Shamanic Tools (40:33) – Friday: Kali Conjunct Mars – Slaying the Ego (43:05) – Saturday: Sedna & The Deepest Depths of Self (45:36) – The Solstice: Your Ritual of Crossing (48:17) – Looking Ahead: The July “Cauldron of Magic” You can leave a comment or question for Sabrina on the YouTube version of this episode. Listen to after “Something Is Coming in July… This Week Prepares You For It”: A Higher Timeline Is Opening… What You Choose This Week Matters (June 8–14) June Is Changing the Rules: The Return of Magic 10 Feminine Truths I Wish I Knew Sooner STAY CONNECTED ReWilding Weekly (free, embodied astrology)  IG  Website  Disclaimer: Educational/spiritual perspectives; not medical/mental-health advice. #2025Shift #NewHuman #SpiritualAwakening Welcome to ReWilding with Sabrina Lynn & ReWilding for Women! A gifted facilitator of revolutionary inner work and the world's leading archetypal embodiment expert, Sabrina Lynn is the creator of the groundbreaking ReWilding Way and founder of ReWilding For Women. Sabrina has led more than 100,000 people through programs based on the ReWilding Way, a modality of healing and awakening that strips away the false, the deep wounds from early life, and the fears that hold people back, to reveal their true and unique soul light and help them build their innate capacity to shine it in the world. Her work includes in-person retreats and events, the monthly ReWilding Membership, Living Close to the Bone, Priest/ess Trainings, Mystery Schools, the ReWilding with the Archetypes, and the wildly popular 6 Faces of the Feminine workshop series. Welcome to ReWilding! The post 386 – Something Is Coming in July… This Week Prepares You For It appeared first on Rewilding for Women.

Read Online“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves…” Matthew 11:28–29The words gentle and power do not often appear side by side. Yet when we contemplate the Sacred Heart of Jesus, these two seemingly opposite qualities unite perfectly within the divine mystery of Christ's love.In Year B of the liturgical cycle, we read from John's Gospel the scene in which a soldier pierces our Lord's Sacred Heart with a lance—“and immediately blood and water flowed out” (John 19:34). Today, in Year A, we hear a different but complementary revelation. In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus opens His Heart to us not by the soldier's lance but by His own words: “Come to me…” Spiritually speaking, we are invited to enter into His Heart—the same Heart that will be pierced for us, from which mercy will flow like a river of grace.These tender, gentle, and powerful words are far more than a compassionate summons to draw near. They are a divine invitation to union—to rest in Him, to dwell in Him, and most profoundly, to live within His Sacred Heart. This Heart is not only a place of refuge, but a furnace of transforming love and strength.To enter the Sacred Heart of Jesus is to enter the very center of God's love—a love that is meek and humble, yet also all-powerful and eternal. In this Heart, we do not find a throne of earthly power, but the throne of divine mercy. We find not a king who rules with coercion, but the King of kings who governs through self-sacrifice and compassion. The One who holds the universe in existence invites us into rest, not by removing our burdens, but by sharing them and sanctifying them through His love.When Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you,” He does not mean we will escape from life's labors but that those labors will be transformed by, with, and in Him. The yoke binds us to Him. He does not place it on us from without; rather, He invites us to share in His own yoke—to labor with Him, walk with Him, and suffer with Him. In so doing, we discover that His way is one of deep interior rest and peace. Why? Because His yoke is forged in love. His burden is light because it is borne together with grace. The Sacred Heart is more than an object of admiration and devotion; it is a dwelling place for all who seek refuge, strength, and divine union. To rest in the Sacred Heart is to surrender our illusions of self-sufficiency, to cast our anxieties upon Him, and to entrust ourselves entirely to His providential will. It is to let go of striving alone and to begin walking in step with the One who is Himself the Way, the Truth, and the Life. When we live in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we live in union with Him, and He begins to act in and through us. Most importantly, we are drawn into His own prayer to the Father—the prayer He offered just before extending His invitation: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth…” and “All things have been handed over to me by my Father” (Matthew 11:25, 27). In Jesus, we give praise to the Father and hallow His name—His very essence—fulfilling the first petition of the Lord's Prayer: “Hallowed be Thy name.” And in Christ, as those who dwell within His Sacred Heart, we can truly say that all things have also been handed over to us: the fullness of divine sonship, the inheritance of the Kingdom, and the joy of sharing in His mission of mercy. Nothing could be more glorious than this. On our part, we simply need to heed His gentle and powerful command: “Come to me…” Reflect today on the invitation Jesus offers you. What burdens do you carry that He wants to bear with you? What anxieties must be surrendered into the furnace of His love? What would it mean for you to live in His Heart, and allow Him to live in yours? Come to Him, do not hesitate, and your burdens will be transformed by grace. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You, love You, and adore You. Transform my understanding of today's solemnity into something far greater than mere devotion—make it a way of life. I say “Yes” to Your invitation, dear Lord, and I come to You without hesitation. Enfold me in Your merciful Heart and teach me to live in union with You each day. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Sacred Heart of Jesus, altarpiece in the Holy Trinity Parish Church in Klenovnik, Croatia Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

If the beatific vision is the mind’s eye seeing the divine essence, then what does the beatific vision have to do with love? Could it be that the beatific vision… Download Audio

This is a recording of a live guided meditation.  The meditation guide and the members of the public who joined the meditation used the Zoom platform.   Even though you are listening to this meditation as a recording rather than attending live, in the world of consciousness, there is no time or space. Meaning, regardless of when you listen, you are in a meditation with a large group of folks from different walks of life and places on the planet.Meditation Guide: Judy Hunter, Master meditation guide and seasoned teacher and trainer for the Divine Spark Program.Judy's Meditation Guide Style: Rich, musical tone to her voice.  Inspiring imagery and clear guidance makes possible going deep into your center safely and joyfully.Content: Features these tools and techniques:Grounding (Earth Connection)ReleasingCenteringIntentional BreathingCenter of Head AwarenessFinding the energy flow of universal consciousness within you, then stepping into itTraveling within your energy architecture -- moving point of awareness through 1-12 chakras Intention setting Bringing your life energy into harmony with your divine/universal self

Read OnlineGod so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 3:16–18Saint John the Apostle is identified in his Gospel as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” a title that appears multiple times and has been consistently understood in the Church's tradition to refer to John himself (cf. John 13:23; 19:26; 20:2; 21:7; 21:20). By calling himself the beloved disciple, John was revealing his interior experience of the perfect love he encountered in Jesus. Certainly, Jesus loved everyone—equally and without limit. Yet John includes this personal designation not to claim favoritism, but to offer a personal testimony to the divine love made manifest in Christ's humanity—love he experienced firsthand and which changed his life.Love plays a central role in John's writings—not only in his Gospel but also in his letters and the Book of Revelation. In his First Letter, likely written to the Christian communities he helped convert and shepherd, John declares: “God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him” (1 John 4:16). This is both a personal sentiment and a profound theological affirmation. John speaks from both divine inspiration and lived experience; he had walked with Love Incarnate. To say “God is love” is to profess that love is not something God merely does—it is who God is. God's love is not a feeling, not sentimentality, but the pure, self-giving, eternal communion of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—a love that precedes and surpasses all creation.That mystery lies at the very heart of today's Solemnity. Because God is Love in His very essence, love naturally flows from His divine nature in superabundance. God loves because He is Love. Today's Gospel reveals the most perfect expression of that divine essence: “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son…” This eternal, Trinitarian love is made visible in time when the Father sends the Son, conceived by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Why does God give His Son? So that we might not perish but have eternal life. That is, so we may be drawn into the very life of God—into the Trinitarian communion of love. God desires to rescue us from condemnation and to share with us His Divine Existence.This is the essence of Divine Love. This is the Trinity. And this is the astonishing invitation extended to every soul: To believe in the Son is to begin participating in the eternal love that flows ceaselessly between the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit—a love that never ends. We are invited to be caught up by the love of God into Love Himself: the eternal communion of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Trinity Sunday is set apart on the Church's calendar to renew our awe, deepen our understanding, and intensify our worship of the central mystery of our faith: that God is One in essence and Three in Persons. While every liturgy honors the Trinity—through prayers to the Father, in the Son, by the power of the Holy Spirit—this solemnity invites us to pause and gaze more intentionally into the inner life of God as it has been revealed to us. We do not celebrate a theological abstraction but a divine Personhood: the eternal exchange of love between the Father and the Son, perfectly expressed and eternally proceeding in the Holy Spirit.Reflect today on the Most Holy Trinity. We were made to share in Their Life and Love. Though the fullness of the Trinity remains a mystery beyond human grasp, it is not beyond human encounter. Through grace, revelation, and contemplative union, God draws us to Himself—not to explain Himself, but to be consumed by Him. Celebrate this day by repeatedly praying one of the most ancient and simple prayers in the Church:Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen! Most Holy Trinity, I love You and trust in You!  Image: Leandro Bassano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Every love story ever told — the Song of Solomon, Layla and Majnun, the Bollywood heroine running toward her true love — is a shadow of this. The desire for intimacy with the divine is the deepest longing in the human heart. And after six and a half years of reading through the Srimad Bhagavatam, Raghunath and Kaustubha have arrived at its most sacred passage — the Rāsa Līlā. The essence of the essence of the essence. Five chapters describing Krishna's circle dance with the gopis, considered the pinnacle of all Vedic literature and the ultimate expression of divine love. But this is not a romantic story in any ordinary sense. The Bhagavatam itself declares that hearing it properly frees the soul from lust rather than inflaming it. To see it rightly requires what the tradition calls prema netra — the eye of love. Raghunath and Kaustubha introduce the Rāsa Līlā through Professor Graham Schweig's landmark study, The Dance of Divine Love — exploring what these five chapters contain and how the Bhagavatam's vision differs from the greater Vedic tradition out of which it arises. Rather than forced renunciation, it offers something far deeper — renunciation that arises naturally, spontaneously, out of love. When you taste the highest taste, everything else falls away on its own. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Fr Richard Rohr about his special connection to Thérèse of Lisieux. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher who bears witness to the deep wisdom of Christian mysticism and traditions of action and contemplation. Founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, Father Richard teaches how God's grace guides us to our birthright as beings made of Divine Love. He is the author of numerous books, including The Universal Christ, The Wisdom Pattern, Just This, and Falling Upward. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. The books we will be using this season are: Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Third Edition, translated by John Clarke, which can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season? Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcasts@cac.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cac.org/voicemail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until May 15, 2026. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at ⁠https://cac.org/support-cac/⁠ Thank you!