Podcasts about Lectio Divina

Dear friends,We've had an unplanned break (after some sickness and hospital time as well as festival time!) I am very happy to be back and sharing this with you!Today's episode is lectio divina on Isaiah 32: 14-20, with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateWe also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month. You can help out at https://donorbox.org/shekina-garden-social-projects.Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

A 22-minute audio guided meditation, referencing Isaiah 43. Spring is a season of new beginnings, new life, renewal and hope. As the northern spring begins to find its stride, birdsong and flowering bulbs hint at a waking world. In this meditation you are invited to imagine yourself in this ‘waking world’ -to breathe in this new life, and to listen to what this first flush of generative energy may have to say to you. “See I am doing a new thing – now it springs up – do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness, a stream in the barren land.” Isaiah 43:19 Are you ready to emerge from the dark emptiness of winter? If not there is room to notice what might be around that for you, as well. As always, blessings as you pray. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God's love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy's newsletter “The Contemplative Window” You can support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, making a one-off donation or becoming a member. Thank you so much! All music by Pete Hatch. Photo: Rachel Tweedale The post Meditation: The Gifts of Spring appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. - Proverbs 8:35Lectio Divina is a spiritual practice that invites us to slow down, breathe, and spend a few quiet moments with God. Together, we'll listen to scripture, reflect, and pray. You don't need any prior experience or expertise; just a willingness to pause and listen for God's love within and around you.Connect with us:Website: dancingpastor.orgSubscribe to our weekly devotional: Embody FaithInstagram: @pastorkelseybSupport our ministry: dancingpastor.org/give

In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt & Erin sit down with Lisa Brenninkmeyer, founder of Walking With Purpose, one of the most influential Catholic women's Bible studies in the world.Lisa shares the origin story of Walking With Purpose (started during nap time as a small group of moms!) and the principles that helped it grow through grassroots evangelization—without losing the heart of the mission.We talk about:•How to create a judgment-free Bible study culture (and why “hot button topics” can derail discipleship)•Why leadership formation matters more than “warm body” volunteering•Why ministry is lonely—and how coaching/support prevents burnout•The biggest poverty in lay leadership: many haven't heard the Gospel proclaimed compellingly•“Restore the initiative to God” (and why prayer changes strategy)•What it looks like to love first, especially when reaching the margins•How to hold family vocation + mission in the right tensionLisa also shares details about the Flourish Conference in St. Louis:

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¿Te ha pasado que empieza la Cuaresma, te propones “ahora sí cambiar”… y a los días vuelves a lo mismo? En este video, el Padre Ernesto María Caro nos muestra el fondo de este problema, pues muchas veces creemos que la conversión es cuestión de fuerza de voluntad o de cumplir sacrificios como si fueran un pago. Y por eso nos frustramos. En este video veremos por qué la Cuaresma no es un reto de disciplina, sino un camino real de transformación: no basta con hacer cosas, hace falta volver a Dios. Hablaremos del valor del silencio (el silencio de verdad, no solo “no hacer ruido”), de la oración como encuentro, y de cómo Jesús mismo nos enseña a detenernos para escuchar al Padre y dejarnos sostener. Si hoy te sientes seco por dentro, cansado, distraído, o con la sensación de que “no te sale” ser constante, este video es para ti. No para exigirte más, sino para ayudarte a empezar de nuevo desde donde nace el cambio.

Who is Jesus, according to Jesus? We are going to answer that question by exploring seven scandalous claims that Jesus makes in the Gospel of John. These are known as the "I AM" statements.In John 10, Jesus declares: "I am the good shepherd". We live in a culture that prizes self-determination and independence, yet we often find ourselves exhausted, anxious, and aimless. Jesus reveals that we cannot find true security while we are busy trying to be our own protectors. When we stop trying to outrun our vulnerabilities and look to the Good Shepherd, we realize that our need for safety, guidance, and belonging can only be met by the one who knows us by name and was willing to lay down His life for the flock.

Tara and guest Rev. Ellen Corcella—author of "Walk With Me: A Journey Through the Landscape of Trauma" and host of Faith and Resilience Podcast—talk about resilience during Lent and in everyday life. They discuss resilience as both internal and beyond oneself, rooted in meaning-making, adaptability, and connection rather than individualism. Tara shares her evolving definition of theopoetics as creative engagement with God in community, and reflects on Julian of Norwich's hazelnut vision—God made it, loves it, and keeps it—as a grounding way to notice “thin spaces” of the sacred in ordinary moments. Tara describes practices like Lectio Divina and Visio Divina, using scripture, art, doodling, and poetry for contemplation, and reads her poem “Thin Space Day,” which locates pilgrimage-like holiness in daily routines (carpool, mailbox walks, lunchtime, coffee, commutes). The conversation connects thin spaces to Lent's wilderness metaphor, emphasizes God's presence in both mountaintops and valleys, and reframes “all manner of things be well” (AMOT) as holding both consolation and desolation. Ellen shares where to find her book, podcast and website (www.ellencorcella.com).Send Tara a Text MessageJoin Tara for Worship on Sunday morning at 10 am. Warren First Presbyterian Church at 300 Market Street in Warren Pennsylvania. A live stream is provided via FaceBook for people out of the region... During Lent Tara is facilitating a book club based on Madeline L'Engle's book A Circle of Quiet. Tuesday mornings at 10;30 am at the church.Support the showRev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary's Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

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Let's open the Bible and walk through James 2 together! We talk about the key take aways, exploring how they relate to our world today…like judging others, gossip, idolizing celebrities, and why true faith not only saves but also produces good works.I also share a spiritual practice called Lectio Divina, an intentional way to engage with Scripture through reading, meditation, prayer, and resting in God's presence. If you want to learn more and try it for yourself, check out this ⁠helpful website⁠Connect with me on:

Every year, as we enter into the lenten season, we are invited to reflect upon our brokenness, our mortality, and our deep need for Jesus and His resurrection. This exercise of writing your own epitaph will encourage you to consider your life - as it has been, as it is, and as it could be. What matters most? How do you want to be remembered? What does it look like to live life to the fullest? As we do this, we turn towards God, who is the author of our lives, and discern what it looks like to lead lives defined by worship and gratitude.

Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (More Thinking Errors Explained)Self-sabotage doesn't just show up in habits — it shows up in how we think.In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin continue their series on self-sabotage by unpacking more cognitive distortions — the thinking errors that quietly distort reality and keep old belief systems in place.These distortions feel true.They sound logical.They even feel protective.But they often:•Strain relationships•Create shame and resentment•Fuel anxiety and overwhelm•Reinforce limiting identity beliefs•Keep you stuck in self-sabotageIn this episode, we cover:•Mind reading & jumping to conclusions•Fortune telling•Magnification & minimization•Emotional reasoning (“I feel it, so it's true”)•Should statements•Labeling & mislabeling•Personalization & blameYou'll learn practical coaching tools like:•How to separate facts from interpretations•How to challenge “should” thinking•How to reclaim your locus of control•How to replace presumption with curiosity•How to dismantle identity-based labelsThis is the fourth episode in our Belief Series — and these tools are foundational for real growth.If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, resentful, or constantly second-guessing yourself… this episode will help.Send a textSupport the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

On Embodiment Sundays during Lent we are walking through the sacred texts with Lectio Divina, an ancient practice that helps us slowly and prayerfully attend to and respond to the word of God. Together, let's center ourselves in God's presence as we gather separate yet together in Spirit.

Pastor of Pastoral Care Jolene Veenstra will begin our Lent Series “The Passion Story - Journey to the Cross” with a look at Matthew 26:1-16 - “I Love to Meditate on Your Law.”On the first Sunday of Lent we're going to kick off Lenten Guided prayer together. We'll start with an introduction to Lectio Divina, locating it in scripture and in our cultural/historical traditions. Then we'll switch into contemplative mode and try this practice together. Hopefully we'll have some meaningful moments to share with one another afterwards over coffee. Just as a heads up, this will feel different. Rather than trying to listen to the preacher, we'll be trying to listen to the spirit as we meditate on God's word.

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Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (And How to Stop)Have you ever had a goal you wanted to pursue… but something in you kept pulling the brakes?That's self-sabotage—and in this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin explain what's happening beneath the surface: cognitive distortions (thinking errors… aka lies) that quietly keep your belief system stuck in place.They use a powerful analogy: your mind is like an operating system. If you avoid the “software updates,” the bugs don't disappear—they grow… until your system starts breaking down.In this episode, you'll learn:•Why self-sabotage often feels protective (but blocks growth)•What cognitive distortions are and how they reinforce beliefs•How distortions create shame, perfectionism, overwhelm, and paralysis•A Catholic lens on truth, the intellect, and freedom (Aquinas + CBT)•Real examples of common distortions, including:•All-or-nothing thinking (“If it's not perfect, I'm a failure.”)•Black-and-white moral labeling (“If I'm not a perfect Christian, I'm a hypocrite.”)•Overgeneralization (“This always happens… it'll never change.”)•Mental filtering (obsessing over the 2% you missed)•Discounting the positive (“That doesn't count… it was a fluke.”)And most importantly: you'll get practical coaching tools you can use on yourself (or with clients) to start dismantling these thought patterns and step into a healthier, truth-aligned mindset.This is the first of two episodes where we go deep on cognitive distortions—so make sure you're subscribed for the next one.Send a textSupport the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Muchas personas viven la fe como si fuera una lista de reglas: “esto sí, esto no”. Pero Jesús nos revela algo mucho más profundo: la Ley de Dios no está hecha para tablas, está hecha para el corazón de cada persona. En este video el Padre Ernesto María Caro nos dice que Jesús no vino a “anular” la Ley, sino a llevarla a su plenitud: una vida transformada desde dentro, donde el amor se convierte en el criterio supremo. Aquí descubrirás: ✅ La diferencia entre cumplir por fuera y convertirse por dentro ✅ Por qué Jesús repite: “Ustedes han oído… pero yo les digo…” ✅ Cómo el pecado no empieza en lo externo, sino en el corazón ✅ Qué significa realmente que el amor cumple toda la Ley ✅ Una pregunta clave para el día a día es ¿Esto que pienso o hago construye el amor y la vida?

Send a textForty days can feel long when zeal fades by week three, yet Lent is meant to be a path of real change, not a test of willpower. We open a clear way forward: a Lenten reading plan that anchors daily prayer, teaches the heart to listen, and turns routine into renewal. From the first ash to the final Alleluia, we walk through practices and resources that help you stay grounded, attentive, and alive to grace.We start with the why: choosing the right spiritual reading keeps the heart centered when distractions swell. Then we move into the how with a simple, life‑giving walkthrough of Lectio Divina—reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation—so scripture shifts from information to transformation. Along the way, we draw from the Desert Fathers and Mothers, whose spare wisdom cuts through noise; Augustine's aching honesty in Confessions; Aquinas' clear vision of penance as liberation; and Francis de Sales' gentle road map for holiness in ordinary life. Together, these guides shape a Lenten plan that is practical, compassionate, and deeply Catholic.We also rekindle awe through Eucharistic miracles that reorient fasting and adoration around the living presence of Christ. Fridays receive special focus with the Stations of the Cross, using classic and contemporary texts to enter the Passion with courage and tenderness. For busy days, we share audiobook and podcast options that turn commutes, kitchens, and quiet corners into places of prayer, so your practice stays steady when the schedule will not. By the end, you'll have a toolkit—books, devotions, and audio companions—to help you pray with intention, fast with purpose, and adore with wonder.Ready to make these forty days truly fruitful? Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a fresh start, and leave a review telling us the one resource you'll begin with today.Lenten Reading RecommendationsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

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We reframe Lent fasting as a path to peace, healing, and deeper connection with God, pairing women-centered physiology with scripture and community. We share a four-phase approach, real testimonies, and why Lectio Divina turns quiet time into lasting change.• redefining fasting as making room for God• Lent as a 40-day container for renewal• women-specific fasting and phased fat adaptation• insulin resistance, cravings, and metabolic flexibility• autophagy for cellular repair and mitochondrial health• gut healing, reduced inflammation, and better sleep• Lectio Divina to renew the mind and calm the nervous system• sisterhood, weekly coaching, and sustainable habits• testimonies on lasting weight loss, joy, and freedom• invitation to join the Lent cohort with flexible start“Join us for Fast of Faith for Lent. We start on 2/18. If you're listening after 2/18, there is still time to join us. It is not too late.”If you're ready to stop trying harder and start healing smarter, your first step is Empowered by Faith — the 5-Day Reset.This self-paced experience will help you regulate your nervous system, stabilize your metabolism, and realign your identity in Christ through simple, faith-centered rhythms.This is where women begin.

Let's open the Bible and walk through James 1 using an ancient practice called Lectio Divina, a intentional way to read Scripture that has been used for centuries. It moves through four simple steps: reading the text carefully, meditating on what stands out, praying in response to what God reveals, and resting quietly in His presence to then act it out.We talk about trials, asking God for wisdom, and why peace can come before circumstances change. This is for anyone who feels unsure how to read the Bible or wants a deeper, more personal relationship with God. Or if you want a fun little Bible study to get you thinking deeper about James 1!If you want to learn more about the practice of lectio divina, here is a helpful websiteConnect with me on:

I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother. - Psalm 131Lectio Divina is a spiritual practice that invites us to slow down, breathe, and spend a few quiet moments with God. Together, we'll listen to scripture, reflect, and pray. You don't need any prior experience or expertise; just a willingness to pause and listen for God's love within and around you.Connect with us:Connect with us:Website: dancingpastor.orgSubscribe to our weekly devotional: Embody FaithInstagram: @pastorkelseybSupport our ministry: dancingpastor.org/give

How to Create New Beliefs (The Belief Ladder Explained)Why doesn't positive thinking work?In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin continue their series on beliefs by teaching The Belief Ladder—a gentle, structured way to create new beliefs without forcing yourself to believe something you don't yet believe.Last episode, we talked about how to challenge and break old beliefs.This week, we focus on the other half of the work: intentionally building new beliefs that lead to real, lasting change.You'll learn:•Why you can't jump straight from a limiting belief to an ideal one•What a ladder belief is (and why it works)•How God designed the mind to change through evidence, repetition, and safety•The 7 steps of the Belief Ladder:•Goal-setting with God•Identifying your current stuck belief•Naming the identity you're becoming•Creating believable “adjacent possible” thoughts•Building process beliefs•Gathering real evidence•Anchoring new identity beliefs•Why shame, perfectionism, and self-gaslighting keep people stuck•How to grow into a new identity without rejecting where you are nowThis process is especially powerful if you struggle with:•Self-doubt or shame•Perfectionism•Consistency and discipline•Fear of change•“I know what I should believe, but I don't yet”

The Lord's Prayer is not just something we recite. It is a way of life.In this episode, I'm joined by Brad Gray and Brad Nelson from Walking the Text to explore how Jesus designed this prayer as a blueprint for living.We break down each line of the Lord's Prayer in its original context and talk about what it actually means for your daily life. From calling God Father, to living with kingdom purpose, to forgiveness, provision, and trust, this prayer invites us to partner with God and reflect heaven right where we are.This conversation will help you move beyond routine prayer and into a deeper, more intentional way of following Jesus. From Executive Producer, Mark BurnettKey Takeaways• The Lord's Prayer shows us how to live, not just how to pray.• “Our Father” invites relationship, not distance. God is near and personal.• God's kingdom is meant to shape our everyday choices and actions.• Forgiveness is essential for healing, freedom, and healthy community.• “Daily bread” reminds us to depend on God one day at a time.• Prayer is an invitation to partner with God in bringing heaven to earth.• Slowing down with scripture, including practices like Lectio Divina, helps the prayer come alive in real life.Watch The Lord's Prayer here.Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here.Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here.Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotionalReady to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!Lord's Prayer explained, How Jesus taught us to pray, Living like Jesus, Christian prayer teaching, Kingdom of God explained, Faith based spiritual growth, Biblical meaning of the Lord's Prayer, Christian spiritual formation, Daily prayer for Christians, Forgiveness and prayer. Walking the Text. Brad Gray, Brad Nelson. Mark Burnett, Understanding the Bible, Bringing heaven to earth, scripture

Se puede ser cristiano… y aun así volverse “insípido”? Jesús lo advirtió con una imagen fuerte: “Ustedes son la sal de la tierra… pero si la sal se vuelve insípida…” (Mt 5,13). En esta reflexión, el Padre Ernesto María Caro, nos habla de la fe que ya no transforma, la fe que se adapta tanto al mundo que deja de ser Evangelio, y cómo volver a vivir con sabor y con luz. En este video descubrirás: Por qué la insipidez es un riesgo. Qué significa ser sal de la tierra. Qué significa ser luz del mundo. Señales claras de una fe que ya no “sala” ni ilumina. Un examen sencillo para revisar tu vida diaria.

Psalm 91 reminds us that God is our ultimate protector. No matter what challenges we face or circumstances we find ourselves in, we can rest assured that God is with us, guiding and leading us toward life. If you need a shot of hope for your day or week, listen in to this guided Lectio Divina meditation to be reminded that God is with you, and you can find refuge in him. You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Instagram @jodieniznik Facebook @JodieGNiznik Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies here. Download your free Lectio Divina / Scripture Meditation Journal here. The full meditation text is: Psalm 91:1-4, NIV 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

¿Y si la felicidad que buscas no está en “tener más”, sino en vivir como Jesús enseñó? En el Sermón del Monte (Mateo 5, 1-12), Cristo nos revela las Bienaventuranzas como un camino real de transformación interior que nos lleva a la paz y a la felicidad. En este video descubrirás: Qué significan de verdad las Bienaventuranzas Por qué Jesús no manda lo imposible: primero da la gracia Cómo este camino trae paz, alegría y firmeza incluso en tiempos difíciles Un ejercicio práctico para revisar tu vida y dar un paso concreto esta semana

One Church's sermon podcast. This week, Stephanie Corus, One Church member, shares about a spiritual practice known as Lectio Divina. This is a spiritual practice that emphasizes divine reading of scripture. John 14:1-2, 6-7, 15-17, 27 and John 15:1-14.For more information about One Church, check out our website, becomingone.churchtrac.com .Follow us on Facebook or Instagram: @onechurchville

Ever notice this? You start walking toward something you know God is calling you to… and suddenly your mind floods with “I can't,” “I'm not capable,” “I'll fail,” “I'm an imposter.”That's not random—it's often a belief system at work.In this episode, Matt and Erin begin a brand-new series on The Power of Beliefs—and how to actually change them through Catholic mindset coaching (with Jesus, not willpower alone).We cover: • What a belief is (and why it's more than “just a thought”) • Beliefs vs. thoughts: renters vs. residents • Why beliefs can feel like facts (even when they're not) • How beliefs shape identity (“I am / I am not…”) • The mind's “filter” that looks for evidence to confirm what you already believe • Why beliefs often feel protective… until you look at the fruit • A practical process to start shifting beliefs:    1. Believe change is possible    2. Trace where the belief leads (feelings → actions → results)    3. Diffuse (“I notice I'm believing…”)    4. Challenge with humble questions (“How might I be wrong?”)If you've ever felt stuck in the same patterns—anger, procrastination, people-pleasing, emotional eating, fear, avoidance—there's often a deeper belief underneath it.

God's Word is living, sustaining, and meant to shape our daily lives. This message explores how prayer becomes a way of paying attention to God through Scripture, learning to depend on His Word, and allowing it to lead us to Christ. Through the practice of Lectio Divina, we are invited to pause, listen, and respond to God's presence.

Dating a Phlegmatic | Catholic TemperamentsDating (or married to) a phlegmatic? This episode is for you.Matt and Erin continue our Temperaments in Dating series with a deep dive into the phlegmatic temperament—aka the steady, loyal, harmony-loving “glue” in so many relationships. We walk through practical do's and don'ts that can help you avoid unnecessary conflict, communicate better, and create an environment where a phlegmatic can actually flourish.You'll learn:•Why rushing or pressuring a phlegmatic backfires•How criticism can make them withdraw•Why drama/instability drains them fast•The truth behind “they're lazy” (they're usually just conserving                energy)•How to invite vulnerability without forcing it•How quiet resentment builds—and how to prevent it•The phlegmatic superpower: steadfastness + consistencySend us a textSupport the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Most people don't have a knowledge problem when it comes to wellness. They have a consistency problem. You already know the basics, but when stress hits, you fall off and you start chasing the next hack, app, plan, podcast, or supplement.In this episode, Brandon Hall (CatholicWell) explains why the real battle is willpower, how stress and trauma can train your brain to live on high alert, and why the most underrated wellness practice is going inward. Stillness, self-awareness, prayer, Scripture, and simple daily habits that actually stick.In this conversation, we talk about:Why you keep starting strong, then falling offHow stress and trauma can rewire your brain, and how neuroplasticity means you can rewire it backSimple nervous system tools (like breathing) that calm you fastWhy wellbeing is not just self-care, it's self-gift and loveVisit CatholicWell.comGet Dakota's FREE Guide, The Biggest Fitness Mistakes to AvoidWatch the Documentary: KennyWatch the Trailer: Kenny (3:31 min)Kristen Holmes: Modern Society's Biggest Sleep Problem REVEALED | TUH #125Shownotes

El Padre Ed Broom, OMV, sirve como Vicario Párroco en la Iglesia de San Pedro Chanel en Hawaiian Gardens, California. Es religioso de la Orden de los Oblatos de la Virgen María y fue ordenado por San Juan Pablo II en la Basílica de San Pedro el 25 de mayo de 1986. El P. Ed […] The post LECTIO DIVINA appeared first on Padre Edward Broom, OMV (P.Escobita).

This is a guided meditation and reflection on all of Psalm 32. Psalm 32 starts with the reminder of the joy we should know because of the fresh start and a clean slate we’ve been given through Jesus. Have we forgotten how amazing and miraculous his work is in our lives? This Psalm also reminds us that hiding sin in secret places will eat us up from the inside out. The amazing news is – when we bring anything hiden into the light, God renews and receives us. Did you catch that? Every single time you turn back to God, he receives you. Every. Single. Time. He does not tire of our returns, he celebrates them. In this meditation, we will listen to Psalm 32 from the Message Translation and I will give you prompts to reflect on with the Lord. Each reflection space in 1 minute long. Feel free to pause or rewind if you need more time. May the Lord guide you to what he has for you through his Word today. Here are the reflection prompts: Consider, what would your life be like without Jesus? Thank God that through Jesus he has given you a clean slate. Recall a time when you were hiding from God and others and how it felt. When you returned to God and stopped hiding from others, how did that feel? Thank him for his mercy. Bring it forward to today… is there any place in your life that you feel you are hiding from God or others? If so, what’s holding you back from bringing it to the light? Ask God if there is any place in your life where you’re being ornery like a horse or a mule and resisting him. If he reveals anything, Ask him for his help. If nothing comes to mind, ask him to help you stay tender and responsive to his leading. Praise God for the truth that you are loved every time you turn around. If there’s a place that God has shown you where you need to turn around, ask God for his help. And remember you will be received with love. Here’s some links I discussed in the podcast: The guided retreat to help you move into this new year with intention is here. You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Instagram @jodieniznik Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Lectio Divina and download your free Lectio Divina Journal here. And if you’re ready to make Scripture Meditation a part of your new year, I encourage you to join my Monday email newsletter here. I’ll send out link to the newest meditation every Monday morning. Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies here. The passages we meditated on is as follows: Psalm 32, The Message Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be— you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean. 2 Count yourself lucky— God holds nothing against you and you’re holding nothing back from him. 3 When I kept it all inside, my bones turned to powder, my words became daylong groans. 4 The pressure never let up; all the juices of my life dried up. 5 Then I let it all out; I said, “I’ll make a clean breast of my failures to God.” Suddenly the pressure was gone— my guilt dissolved, my sin disappeared. 6 These things add up. Every one of us needs to pray; when all hell breaks loose and the dam bursts we’ll be on high ground, untouched. 7 God’s my island hideaway, keeps danger far from the shore, throws garlands of hosannas around my neck. 8 Let me give you some good advice; I’m looking you in the eye and giving it to you straight: 9 “Don’t be ornery like a horse or mule that needs bit and bridle to stay on track.” 10 God-defiers are always in trouble; God-affirmers find themselves loved every time they turn around. 11 Celebrate God. Sing together—everyone! All you honest hearts, raise the roof! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Emily Austin is joined by Sister Hannah Winkler, CSM, Prioress of the Community of St. Mary, Southern Province, for a thoughtful conversation about the resurgence of religious life and the enduring wisdom of Benedictine spirituality. Sister Hannah reflects on what she is seeing across Episcopal religious orders: genuine growth, renewed interest, and a deep longing for stability rooted in prayer.Together, they explore why monastic practices—such as the Daily Office, Lectio Divina, and living by a Rule of Life—are resonating with people living far beyond convent walls. Sister Hannah describes how the Sisters of St. Mary's expanding network of oblates and associates allows laypeople to commit to a rhythm of prayer and Benedictine values while remaining fully engaged in family life, work, and parish communities.The conversation also examines the spiritual power of structure, not as restriction but as a trellis that creates space for growth. In a world shaped by speed, choice, and constant noise, the predictability of prayer offers a way to sanctify time and rest in God's changelessness. Sister Hannah shares how monastic communities understand their vocation as holding the world in prayer—especially when others find themselves unable to pray.This episode invites listeners to consider how ancient practices continue to shape faithful, grounded lives today.Learn more about the Sisters of St. Mary:https://www.communityofstmarysouth.org/Watch Compline and other services on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-j3GU7enCfpY3hLGEvhT5gBook mentioned: Convent Wisdomhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/224004832-convent-wisdom

Dating a Melancholic | Catholic TemperamentsIn this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, we continue our Temperaments in Dating series with the Melancholic temperament.If you're a Catholic single dating someone who's melancholic (or you are melancholic), this one will help you sidestep common pitfalls—like dismissing emotions, rushing decisions, or taking silence personally—and replace them with practical “do's” that build trust, clarity, and real connection.We talk about: • The biggest don'ts when dating a melancholic • How to validate emotions without validating the story • Why melancholics need time to process decisions • How to handle perfectionism and high ideals in a healthy way • What actually helps them feel safe, seen, and understoodSend us a textSupport the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

¿La fe se aprende o se vive? Muchos crecimos aprendiendo el catecismo, repitiendo verdades de fe y escuchando enseñanzas. Pero hoy el Evangelio nos confronta con una pregunta más profunda ¿Nuestra fe se nota en la vida? En este video reflexionamos sobre el testimonio de san Juan Bautista y descubrimos que la fe no nace de una clase, sino de un encuentro real con Cristo que transforma la vida. La Iglesia, hoy más que nunca, no necesita solo catequistas, sino testigos. Personas que puedan decir, como san Juan: “Lo que hemos visto y oído, eso anunciamos.” En esta reflexión descubrirás: Por qué la fe no se transmite solo con palabras Qué significa realmente “seguir al Cordero de Dios” Cómo el Espíritu Santo transforma la vida concreta Por qué tu testimonio puede cambiar la fe de otros

This guided Scripture meditation in Isaiah 55 uses Lectio Divina. God is doing work that we can’t even begin to imagine. In Isaiah God declares, “my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways.” I have to confess… from my limited perspective it can be hard to understand what God is doing. This passage reminds me that God is doing things beyond our knowing. (see Job 36:26) As I refocus on the truth that God is God and I am not. And that God is good – always good. Then I start to rest in him and his work. Listen in to this guided meditation and allow the Holy Spirit to remind you that God is working. And that he uses his good Word to accomplish his good purposes. Here’s some helpful links I discussed in the podcast: The guided retreat to help you move into this new year with intention is here. You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Instagram @jodienzinik Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Lectio Divina and download your free Lectio Divina Journal here. And if you’re ready to make Scripture Meditation a part of your new year, I encourage you to join my Monday email newsletter here. I’ll send out link to the newest meditation every Monday morning. Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies here. The passages we meditated on is as follows: Isaiah 55:8-11, CSB For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways.” This is the Lord’s declaration. 9 “For as heaven is higher than earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return there without saturating the earth and making it germinate and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, 11 so my word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.” Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.