Podcasts about Lisieux

In this episode, we conclude season 16 by remembering with gratitude all the things God has done and is doing in our lives. We reflect on the importance of allowing our hearts to be drawn into beauty in the midst of both joy and sorrow. We also talk about maturity vs self reliance, allowing ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, and the relationship between trust and receptivity. Thank you dear friends for journeying with us this season! You will be in our prayers this summer and we are excited about what's in store this Fall!   Heather's One Thing - All to Bless You and Low (Live) by Kory Miller  Sister Miriam's One Thing - Magdala Grove Michelle's One Thing - I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Jean Delaby   Journal Questions: Pause and take a moment to notice the surrounding beauty. What do I notice? How might the Lord be speaking to me through this beauty? Am I perplexed by the mystery of how God is working in my life? How might He be working all things for good in this season? How do I keep my union with the Lord? What is coming against that right now? In my suffering and darkness, where do I turn my face? Am I allowing myself to be led or am I trying to control? What is the Lord inviting me to do this summer?   Discussion Questions: Are you in a season where it is difficult to be grateful? Why or why not? In the midst of regular life, what is taking you away from union with God? How have you encountered the love of God in your life? God is always doing something new. How can you breathe in new hope? What are you looking forward to this summer?    Quote to Ponder: “To limit your desires and your hopes is to misunderstand God's infinite goodness!” (St. Therese of Lisieux) Scripture for Lectio: “Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles…” (Psalm 105:5)   Sponsor - House of Joppa: We're proud to be sponsored by House of Joppa, a family-owned Catholic shop where modern design meets timeless tradition. From stunning Catholic jewelry to sacred art and décor, everything they offer is crafted to reflect the beauty of our faith. Explore their full collection at houseofjoppa.com   Timestamps:  00:00 - House of Joppa 01:00 - Intro 01:51 - Welcome 04:18 - What's Been on Our Minds 09:35 - Union with God 10:43 - Year of Hope 13:32 - Abiding  17:30 - Maturing of Love 19:20 - Turning to God 22:04 - Favorite Moments from Season 16 26:31 - What We are Looking Forward to this Summer 33:20 - Final Thoughts 34:59 - One Things

durée : 00:59:00 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - Née en Normandie en 1873, Thérèse Martin est plus connue sous le nom de sainte Thérèse de Lisieux. Comment la petite carmélite normande est-elle devenue une sainte à la renommée exceptionnelle, proclamée docteure de l'Église, et objet d'une dévotion particulièrement fervente ? - réalisation : Thomas Beau - invités : Antoinette Guise-Castelnuovo Historienne, professeure agrégée d'histoire, enseignante à l'Université catholique de Lyon; Clarisse Tesson Historienne, maîtresse de conférences en histoire contemporaine à l'Université Jean Monnet de Saint-Étienne

5/19/25 - Turning Points examines how thirteen extraordinary men and women from apostolic times to the present—most of them canonized saints—came to see how God wanted them to organize their lives and, seeing that, set out to shape their lives accordingly. The book probes the stories of highly motivated individuals who in a variety of ways committed their lives to wholeheartedly following Christ, and it discusses a number of issues as timely for the Church now as they were then. It is engagingly written for all who are interested in serious religious ideas, as well as in the inspiring stories of thirteen outstanding people whose lives shed fresh light on living the faith in their times—and our own. Among those whose stories are told are Saint Paul the Apostle, Saint Augustine of Hippo, Saint Ignatius Loyola, Saint Thomas More, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint John Henry Newman, Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Caryll Houselander, and Dorothy Day. Get the book at https://ignatius.com/turning-points-tpsp/?searchid=1998543

Messe célébrée par Mgr Jacques Habert

INGRATITUDE. Jesus said, “Ten were cleansed, were there not?  Where are the other nine?” If we do not stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist and in prayer, we can fall prey to ego, pride, and a lack of humility. As St. Thérèse of Lisieux said, "Jesus does not demand great action from us, but simply surrender, and gratitude." Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com 

Father Paul tells the story of the youngest person to be titled Doctor of the Church because of her complete commitment to love in every circumstance.

1925-2025, 100 ans après sa canonisation, la petite Thérèse, devenue sainte Thérèse de Lisieux continue à attirer les foules à Lisieux, ville où se situati le Carmel où elle vécu une grande partie de sa vie. Exemple d'engagement et de dévotion, la ville a souhaité lui rendre hommage en cette année anniversaire. Le point avec Mgr Jacques Habert, évêque du diocèse de Bayeux et Lisieux.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Il y a 100 ans, Thérèse de Lisieux était canonisée. Depuis, cette jeune carmélite normande est devenue l'une des saintes les plus aimées dans le monde. Son message de confiance et d'amour continue de toucher des millions de personnes, bien au-delà des cercles religieux. Avec : - Père François-Marie Léthel, membre de l'Ordre des Carmes Déchaux à Lisieux, théologien, ancien consulteur pour la congrégation pour la cause des saints- Claire Houis, responsable des Buissonnets, la maison familiale de Thérèse de Lisieux- Hélène Mongin, éditrice aux éditions de l'Emmanuel, autrice de plusieurs ouvrages consacrés à Thérèse de Lisieux et à Louis et Zélie Martin, ancienne libraire du Carmel de LisieuxDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Le sanctuaire de Lisieux est un lieu de pèlerinage très important en France, dédié à sainte Thérèse de l'Enfant-Jésus. Chaque année, des milliers de visiteurs viennent marcher sur ses pas pour découvrir sa vie, sa foi et son message d'amour. Cette expérience spirituelle unique permet de mieux comprendre la figure de cette sainte si proche des gens. Avec : - Père Emmanuel Schwab, recteur du sanctuaire de Lisieux depuis septembre 2023- Laurence Panontin, responsable du service accueil du sanctuaire de Lisieux depuis 30 ans- Hélène Mongin, éditrice aux éditions de l'Emmanuel, autrice de plusieurs ouvrages consacrés à Thérèse de Lisieux et à Louis et Zélie Martin, ancienne libraire du Carmel de LisieuxDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:04:51 - Déjà debout - Aujourd'hui, notre invité Déjà Debout est Olivier Brachet, il est professeur de français dans un lycée à Lisieux et également membre d'un groupe de rock.

durée : 00:04:51 - Déjà debout - Aujourd'hui, notre invité Déjà Debout est Olivier Brachet, il est professeur de français dans un lycée à Lisieux et également membre d'un groupe de rock.

durée : 00:04:51 - Déjà debout - Aujourd'hui, notre invité Déjà Debout est Olivier Brachet, il est professeur de français dans un lycée à Lisieux et également membre d'un groupe de rock.

Men, are you just clocking in, or are you building the Kingdom of God through your work?In this powerful second part of our Daily Grind with God series, we confront the real battle most of us fight every day, the temptation to see our jobs as a burden instead of a mission. Whether at a desk, in the trades, on the road, or at home with the kids, your work matters to God.This is the truth grounded in Scripture and the Catechism. In Colossians 3:23, St. Paul commands us: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." When you live this out, even the most mundane spreadsheet becomes an offering. Even changing diapers becomes an altar.This episode dives into:How your job is part of your divine vocation (CCC 2427)Why St. Joseph, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Josemaría Escrivá are your daily companions in the grindHow to turn every workday into a prayer through intention, rededication, and excellenceThe real danger of turning work into your god—or treating it like it's meaninglessAnd most importantly, the spiritual challenge I give every man listening: Offer your work this week as a sacrifice for a specific intentionIt's time to stop coasting. Get intentional. Sanctify your labor. You don't need to change careers—you need to change your heart.3 POWERFUL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Your desk, your tools, your kitchen—that is your battlefield.”“God doesn't want your sloppy seconds. He wants your best.”“Are you working for God, or are you working for yourself?”KEY TAKEAWAY FOR CATHOLIC MEN:Start offering your work every single day for a specific intention—your spouse, your kids, your priest, the souls in purgatory. Make your labor a prayer. This is your battlefield. Fight with purpose.RESOURCES & REFERENCES MENTIONED:Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph 2427Colossians 3:23St. Therese of Lisieux – The Little WaySt. Josemaría Escrivá – Spirituality of WorkSt. Benedict – Ora et Labora (Pray and Work)Book: The Power of Silence by Cardinal Robert SarahEvent: Men's Silent Retreat – June 14, Grand Rapids, MI @ Franciscan Life Center (Link in show notes)SHARE THIS EPISODE Men, we are in a war—and most of us are losing the battle in the workplace by treating our job like it's separate from our faith. Forward this to a brother who's stuck in a rut, burned out, or tempted to check out. We need soldiers—not spectators.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8158OMELIA IV DOM. DI PASQUA - ANNO C (Gv 10, 27-30) di Don Stefano Bimbi Gesù è il Buon Pastore, un'immagine che parla direttamente al cuore, anche a noi oggi, che spesso ci sentiamo smarriti in un mondo caotico, pieno di voci contrastanti e incertezze. Questo passo ci invita a riflettere sulla relazione profonda che possiamo avere con Gesù, sul suo amore che ci protegge e ci guida, e sulla nostra identità di figli di Dio."LE MIE PECORE ASCOLTANO LA MIA VOCE E IO LE CONOSCO ED ESSE MI SEGUONO"Gesù descrive un rapporto di fiducia e intimità: le sue pecore riconoscono la sua voce e lo seguono. In un mondo pieno di distrazioni - tv, social media, notifiche continue sul cellulare, pressioni sociali - ascoltare la voce di Gesù può sembrare difficile. La sua voce non è rumorosa, non è un post virale o un trend, ma è quella voce dolce e costante che parla al nostro cuore, magari in un momento di silenzio, in preghiera, o attraverso la Parola di Dio. Gesù ci conosce profondamente, più di quanto noi conosciamo noi stessi: conosce i nostri sogni, le nostre paure, le nostre insicurezze. E ci invita a seguirlo, non come un obbligo, ma come un atto di amore e fiducia.Pensiamo alla fiducia in Dio che i santi hanno dimostrato. San Francesco d'Assisi era un giovane pieno di sogni e ambizioni mondane. Ma un giorno, mentre pregava nella chiesetta di San Damiano, sentì la voce di Gesù che gli diceva: "Francesco, va' e ripara la mia casa". Quella voce cambiò la sua vita: lasciò tutto per seguire Cristo, trovando una gioia che non aveva mai conosciuto prima. Anche tu puoi imparare ad ascoltare quella voce interiore che ti chiama a qualcosa di più grande. Quali "voci" ascolti di più nella tua vita quotidiana? Sono voci che ti avvicinano a Gesù o che ti allontanano da Lui? Come puoi creare spazio per la preghiera nella tua routine quotidiana? Riesci a sentire che Gesù ti conosce come il pastore che conosce ogni singola pecora? C'è qualcosa di te che vorresti affidargli oggi?"IO DO LORO LA VITA ETERNA E NON ANDRANNO PERDUTE IN ETERNO"Gesù fa una promessa straordinaria: la vita eterna. Ma non si tratta solo di una vita dopo la morte; la vita eterna inizia già ora, quando viviamo in comunione con Lui. Con la Grazia che ci arriva principalmente dai sacramenti partecipiamo già da ora alla vita soprannaturale. Per noi così concentrati sul presente - la famiglia, il lavoro, le relazioni - questa promessa ci ricorda che c'è un orizzonte più grande. Gesù ci dice che non siamo fatti per perderci, per rimanere intrappolati nei nostri peccati o nelle difficoltà e fatiche della vita. Anche quando sbagliamo, anche quando ci sentiamo lontani da Dio, Lui ci cerca, come un pastore che va a recuperare la pecora smarrita (che siamo noi). La vita eterna è una vita piena, una vita che ha senso perché è vissuta con Lui.Santa Teresa di Lisieux, la "piccola Teresa", è un esempio potente. Anche se era giovane e fragile, spesso si sentiva inadeguata e piena di limiti. Ma si affidò completamente a Gesù, scegliendo la "piccola via" dell'amore e della fiducia totale a Dio. Disse: "Tutto è grazia". Nonostante le sue insicurezze, trovò la vera vita in Cristo, una vita che continua ad affascinare milioni di persone. Anche tu, con la tua fragilità, puoi trovare questa pienezza. Cosa significa per te "vita eterna"? Ti capita di cercare la felicità in cose che non durano (successo, approvazione, piaceri momentanei)? Chiediti quali passi concreti puoi fare per vivere una vita più piena, in comunione con Cristo, già da oggi."NESSUNO LE STRAPPERÀ DALLA MIA MANO"Le parole di Gesù sono un balsamo per l'anima. Viviamo in un mondo in cui ci sentiamo spesso vulnerabili: le insicurezze sul futuro, le pressioni sociali, le tentazioni del demonio, le difficoltà relazionali. Ma Gesù ci rassicura: siamo nelle sue mani e nessuno può strapparci da lì. Questo non significa che non affronteremo sfide, ma che non saremo mai soli. La sua protezione è più forte di qualsiasi cosa: più forte delle nostre paure, più forte del male, più forte di tutto ciò che cerca di allontanarci da Lui.San Giovanni Bosco, che dedicò la sua vita ai giovani, è un esempio di questa fiducia. Don Bosco affrontò tantissime difficoltà: povertà, critiche, ostacoli nel suo lavoro con i ragazzi di strada. Ma non si perse mai d'animo, perché si sentiva guidato e protetto da Dio. Spesso diceva ai suoi ragazzi: "Affidatevi a Maria Ausiliatrice e a Gesù e non sarete mai soli". Anche noi possiamo trovare forza in questa promessa di Gesù.Quali sono le cose che ti fanno sentire vulnerabile o insicuro nella tua vita? Ti capita di dubitare della protezione di Dio? Puoi rafforzare la fiducia in Lui migliorando la tua preghiera quotidiana. Chiediti se c'è una situazione concreta in cui puoi chiedere a Gesù di tenerti nella sua mano e guidarti."IL PADRE MIO, CHE ME LE HA DATE, È PIÙ GRANDE DI TUTTI E NESSUNO PUÒ STRAPPARLE DALLA MANO DEL PADRE"Gesù ci ricorda che la nostra appartenenza a Lui non è casuale: è il Padre che ci ha affidati a Lui. Questo ci fa capire che c'è un progetto su ciascuno di noi e quanto siamo preziosi agli occhi di Dio. Non siamo qui per caso: siamo voluti, amati, scelti. E il Padre, che è "più grande di tutti", veglia su di noi. Per chi è incerto su quale sia il suo posto nel mondo, questa affermazione è un'ancora: siamo figli di un Padre che ci ama infinitamente, e questo dà senso alla nostra vita.Santa Chiara d'Assisi, che seguì San Francesco nella sua vocazione, ebbe la necessaria fiducia in Gesù. Chiara lasciò una vita di agi per seguire Cristo in povertà, affidandosi completamente alla provvidenza di Dio. Quando il convento delle sue suore fu minacciato dall'arrivo dei saraceni, Santa Chiara uscì con l'eucaristia confidando nell'aiuto del suo buon Gesù. Alla sua vista i musulmani scapparono lasciando in pace Chiara con le sue sorelle. Affidarsi a Gesù cambia il modo di affrontare le difficoltà. La Fede dona la certezza che il nostro Padre Celeste è onnipotente e sa Lui quando intervenire nella nostra vita e quando invece permettere il male per trarne un bene superiore. E tu ringrazi il Padre per l'amore e la protezione con cui ti ha guidato finora?"IO E IL PADRE SIAMO UNA COSA SOLA"Gesù rivela la sua unità con il Padre, un'unità che è il cuore della Trinità. Questo ci dice qualcosa di profondo sull'amore: Dio non è un'entità lontana, ma una comunione d'amore in cui siamo invitati a entrare. Per noi che cerchiamo relazioni autentiche e profonde, questa unità è un modello: l'amore vero non divide, ma unisce. E Gesù ci invita a vivere in questa comunione, non solo con Lui, ma anche con gli altri, costruendo relazioni basate sull'amore e sulla fede in Lui.San Giovanni Paolo II anche nei momenti più difficili - come l'attentato del 1981 - ha sempre testimoniato un'unione profonda con Dio, che si rifletteva nel suo amore per il gregge che Gesù gli ha affidato quando è diventato Papa. Poco dopo l'elezione a Sommo Pontefice disse: "Non abbiate paura! Spalancate le porte a Cristo!". Anche tu sei chiamato a vivere questa comunione, senza paura. Come puoi "spalancare le porte" a Cristo nella tua vita? Quali porte hai ancora chiuse?In conclusione, il vangelo di questa domenica ci parla di un amore che non ci lascia mai: il Padre e il Figlio ci tengono stretti nelle loro mani. È un invito a fidarci, a seguire la voce di Gesù anche quando il mondo ci confonde, a vivere con la certezza che siamo amati e protetti dal Padre celeste. Prendiamoci un momento per pregare e affidarci a Lui, chiedendogli di aiutarci a riconoscerlo come nostro Pastore e a seguirlo con tutto il cuore.

Mary is joined by Caoimhe Dolan and they speak about the Holy Face Devotion which she promotes.  She also speaks about a novena and celebration in honour of St. Therese of Lisieux. L'articolo Interview with Caoimhe Dolan proviene da Radio Maria.

À l'occasion de la 20ème édition du Festival Courant d'Art, Marie Odile Lafosse-Marin, sculptrice, expose ses oeuvres à l'Église Saint-Rémy de Dieppe. Fidèle à sa tradition, ce festival s'ancre dans une double démarche artistique et pastorale, en ouvrant plusieurs églises du diocèse à des formes d'expression variées : peinture, sculpture, photographie, musique, théâtre. Ce rendez-vous cherche à établir un dialogue entre l'Église et la création contemporaine. L'amour de la création et le rapport à la terre de cette sculptrice sont marqués par une exigence : le lien spirituel. « Ne pas s'appuyer sur nos propres forces, mais prendre l'ascenseur de l'amour » : cette petite voix de sainte Thérèse de Lisieux est présente dans la tête de l'artiste comme un chemin de vie. Sur le plateau de KTO, cette mère de famille, ancien professeur de physique, raconte son parcours et son engagement spirituel au travers de son art nourrit de sa foi.

Aïnhoa, animatrice en pastorale, et les collégiens qu'elle accompagne se demandent : "Il y a beaucoup de jeunes figures de sainteté comme Carlo Acutis, Chiara Luce, Thérèse de Lisieux... Pourquoi beaucoup de saints meurent-ils jeunes ?". Le père Thibaut de Rincquesen leur répond en 3 minutes. Vous aussi, posez vos questions à pourquoipadre@ktotv.com.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News to discuss the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend, and what's next in regard to electing his successor. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on St. Augustine and sin, and Stephanie Mann to discuss the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Therese of Lisieux. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News to discuss the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend, and what’s next in regard to electing his successor. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on St. Augustine and sin, and Stephanie Mann to discuss the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Therese of Lisieux. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer for the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis Blessed Carlo, You knew the power of technology and used it to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. You also knew the dangers of technology and were intentional in your efforts to guard your heart against them. You used the gifts you had in this world to bless others through radical charity, through seeing Christ in the face of those ignored by society, through the witness of friendship, and through your natural aptitudes with technology. In our world so broken by abuses of technology and which so often ignores or attacks human dignity, please intercede for us to God the Father so we may see the human dignity of everyone we encounter and ask for guidance from the Lord whenever we may be tempted to violate that dignity in our online interactions. Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray that we may treat our ever-evolving connections with developing technology as an opportunity to see the grace of God at work, even in the complexities of our modern world. Amen. ***** Archbishop Robert Casey is online at catholicaoc.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read OnlineWhen Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons. Mark 16:9The first person recorded in Scripture to whom Jesus appeared was Mary Magdalene. Notably, she was the one out of whom Jesus cast seven demons. Being possessed by seven demons has traditionally been understood to mean that she was completely possessed. Prior to Jesus freeing her, satan and His demons had completely taken over her will by her free submission to evil. And yet, it was to her, a woman with such a horrible past, that Jesus chose to give the honor of His first appearance. What an amazing fact!Everyone has a past. Some have been grave sinners. Others, like Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, have never committed a mortal sin. Obviously, the beauty of a soul like Saint Thérèse is deeply admirable, and such a soul will be greatly rewarded in Heaven. But what about the grave sinner? What about those like Mary Magdalene who have lived horribly sinful lives? What does our Lord think about them?The fact that Mary Magdalene is the first person recorded in Scripture to have seen the risen Lord should tell us much about how Jesus views a person who has greatly struggled with serious sin but has later overcome that sin and turned wholeheartedly to our Lord. Sin is demoralizing. When unrepented, it leaves a loss of dignity and integrity. However, even after one has repented, some people will continue to struggle with unhealthy guilt and shame. And for some, these struggles can become a weapon by which the evil one tries to discourage them from feeling worthy to serve our Lord with zeal and passion.But the truth in the mind of God is that repentant sinners are true jewels and beautiful in the eyes of our Lord. They are worthy of the greatest honors. God does not dwell on our past sin. Instead, our past sin, when it has been repented of and forgiven, will be an eternal sign of the love and mercy of God.How do you deal with your past sin? First, have you completely acknowledged it, repented of it and sought forgiveness from our Lord? If so, does it still haunt you? Does the evil one still try to remind you of your past and strip away your hope in the mercy of God? Reflect, today, upon the most grievous of your past sins. If you haven't yet confessed them, then do so as soon as you can. If you have, try to see your soul through the eyes of God. God does not see your past sins with anger and disgust. Rather, He sees only the depth of your conversion, sorrow and repentance. And, to Him, this is holy and beautiful. Ponder the beauty of your repentant heart and know that, as you do, you will be looking at your own heart through the eyes of God.My most merciful God, You love the sinner and hate the sin. You love me in ways that are beyond my understanding. Help me to understand how deeply You love my heart when I completely repent. And help me to see my heart only through Your eyes. I thank You for Your love and mercy, dear Lord. Help me to love You all the more. Jesus, I trust in You.Rembrandt, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Episode 171 - Father Sean Danda and Nathanael Rea explore the significance of reading various books that contribute to spiritual growth and understanding. They discuss a range of recommended readings, including classics and contemporary works, emphasizing the importance of integrating wisdom from both scripture and literature into one's faith journey. The conversation highlights the transformative power of reading and how it can guide individuals in their spiritual lives, offering insights into the human experience and the pursuit of virtue.Books mentioned in this episode:He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith by Walter Ciszek https://a.co/d/59xjj7SSearching for and Maintaining Peace by Father Jacques Philippe https://a.co/d/87oFYpAThe Story Of A Soul by St Therese of Lisieux https://a.co/d/0SM5lLMThe Fulfillment Of All Desire by Ralph Martin https://a.co/d/iNBWW59The Confessions Of St Augustine by St Augustine https://a.co/d/i4uzksYBe Healed by Bob Schuchts https://a.co/d/70a4wzeThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky https://a.co/d/cNtCh8FBroken Gods by Dr Greg Popcak https://a.co/d/51j1GGy

We wrap up our series of the Sorrowful Mysteries and the Saints by diving into the story of St. Therese of Lisieux and seeing what her life teaches us about the Crucifixion, and Redemptive Suffering. If you've enjoyed this, please consider checking out the Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

Happy Monday of Holy Week! In today's Gospel (John 12:1–11), Mary anoints Jesus' feet with aromatic oil—and the entire house is filled with its fragrance. Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to ask: What kind of aroma do we bring into the world?   Do we bring the fragrance of love, kindness, and encouragement—or negativity and gossip? Inspired by the little way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, discover how even the smallest acts can leave a lasting scent of holiness.   Let your presence be a blessing. Be the aroma of Christ.   #HolyWeek #Catholic #FrMeyer #RiseUp #John12 #StTherese #AromaOfChrist #CatholicYouTube

Be Bold & Start With LovePsalm 63:1 “O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”When I read this verse, I thought it did a great job explaining our yearning for God.  We all need God in our lives.  We are desperate to have him in our lives.  This verse shows this in a way I don't think I could.  It also helps me realize how much I need God.  Have you ever read something and then realized that was exactly how you felt, and you didn't really know it before you read it?  I knew I loved God, and I knew I longed for God.  However, I couldn't describe it until I read this verse.  My soul thirsts for Him.  My flesh faints for Him as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.  There is no water if God is not in my life.  My life is a dry and weary land when I don't call upon God.  Carrie Underwood has a song called “What I Never Knew I Always Wanted.”  I have not heard this song before and yet I found it today while looking up something.  This song was not written about Jesus.  I believe it was written about her child, judging from the other words.  However, the chorus speaks to how many of us feel about Jesus.  The chorus says:I finally found what I never knew I always wantedI couldn't see; I was blind 'til my eyes were openedI didn't know there was a holeSomething missing in my soul'Til you filled it up with your loveI think so many people are walking around this world right now, and they don't know God is what they have always wanted.  They know they have a hole; they know something is missing in their soul, and yet they don't know what it is.  I like the line; I couldn't see; I was blind 'til my eyes were opened.  How can we help them open their eyes?  The next line in this chorus might be giving us the answer to that very question.  I didn't know there was a hole, something missing in my soul, ‘till you filled it up with your love.  What if we worked on filling people up with love?  What if we showed people so much love that they realized that it was what they had been missing in their lives?  We can't fill them up with our love, though.  Our love is broken and judgmental.  Our love is not perfect love; it is flawed, and it can hurt others, even when we don't want to.  However, if we filled them up with God's Love, the love of Jesus, they would feel an unconditional love that would fill the hole in their soul.  I know you are already asking yourself, how do I do that?  How do I love with Jesus' love and not my own love? I know you are asking this because I am asking this, too.  We are all called to be a reflection of Jesus.  We are called to love like He loved.  How did Jesus love?  We can't be expected to love like Jesus if we don't know how He loved.  The best way to know this is to look back at scripture.  Jesus Christ set a perfect example of kindness and love. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus showed His love for others by blessing and serving the poor, the sick, and the distressed.  Jesus did not run away from the leapers as most people did at the time.  He touched them, and He healed them.  He did not turn away anyone who needed help.  How can we show Jesus' love to others like this?  How can we bless and serve the poor, the sick, and the distressed?  Some people listening to this can go out and volunteer at a soup kitchen or a food pantry.  Maybe you would rather volunteer at a hospital or somewhere you can help out with people who are sick.  Maybe you would like to be a hospice volunteer and sit with those that are dying and have no one to be with them.  However, others are listening, and you are thinking your days of helping the poor or the sick are over because you can't get out of the house to volunteer anywhere.  I assure you, your days of helping are not over. They have just changed.  Now, instead of going and doing the volunteer work by hand, you can pray for those in need, and you can pray for people to answer God's call to go and help.  St. Terese of Lisieux is the patron saint of missions, even though she was never healthy enough to go on one.  She didn't let her health stop her from praying for everyone who could go on missions.  Jesus also showed his love for others by not making people feel bad for their actions or who they were.  God didn't condemn the tax collectors or the Roman soldiers.  He didn't condemn the woman who was caught in adultery or the woman at the well who had been married several times and was living with a man she was not married to.  In the beginning, the Love Jesus had for everyone brought people to Christianity.  People found a love they had not known before when they found Jesus.  They were used to rules and judgment.  They were used to following God, which required so much of them.  They found this new religion fascinating.  A religion where God just wanted to love you and to be loved.  He did not require much on your part. People could come as they were.  They were not expected to be perfect because Jesus set the bar when he said in Mark 2:17, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”  The apostles were not going out and only talking to the Jewish people who knew God and were already following the laws.  They were talking to everyone who would listen, and they were preaching about God's love.  Who doesn't want to be loved?  Who doesn't want to be accepted?  I think we have lost this idea of talking about God's love somewhere along the way.  Somewhere along the way, we started talking more about the legalistic side of Christianity, especially Catholicism, than we do about the love Jesus had for everyone.  Yes, there is a right and a wrong way to live.  God tells us what the right and wrong way is in His Scripture.  However, we will never get a chance to show people the benefit of living God's way if we don't start loving them right where they are at first.  People want to be accepted for who they are and they want to be met where they are at.  Jesus didn't tell the tax collectors He would have dinner with them when they changed their life style.  He loved them while they were sinners and told them He had so much more for them.  If people feel loved and accepted, they will be open to hearing what you have to say.  We want people to know all the things Jesus says.  We want people to live according to God's ways, and we want this because we care about their souls.  This is a great thing.  I am not saying we are wrong to care about the way people are living their lives.  I am saying if we want to save their soul, we need to start with loving them just as they are.  The way to get people to want to save their own souls, which is the only way anything will change, is by being a reflection of God's love.  Love them as Jesus does.  Love them in all their imperfections and all their messiness of life.  Do not continually tell them they need to change who they are, shower them with so much love, tell them about Jesus and how much He loves them, just as they are, and pray for them.  Your prayers will do so much more than your nagging will.  If people feel judged, they will not ask questions, they will not be open to hearing anything we have to say.  I believe what God needs most from us is not us judging others and trying to talk them into changing their behaviors.  What He needs most from us is our loving others like Jesus did.  He needs us to love them so much they ask themselves, “How can I love as much as that person does?  How can I love so unconditionally?  How can I be so accepting of people?  How can I love so freely?”  When they ask those questions, then they will be open to hearing about the Gospel and about a God who loves them completely.  Can we do that?  Can we love others like Jesus did?  Can we lead with love first?Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord we long for you just as the verse says. Our souls thirst for you as one would thirst for water in a dry land.  Lord, we love you and we want to bring others into a personal relationship with you.  Help us do this.  Please help us to understand how to love others like you did.  Show us where in our lives we are falling short of this Lord.  Give us the strength to hold our tongue and to not nag our loved ones to do what we want them to do.  We are coming from a loving place Lord, we want to save their souls.  Yet we know you are the only one to do that Lord. Help us to learn to say less to the person and pray more to you. Help us to truly turn them over to your loving care Lord.  You care more about their souls than we ever could.  Help us Lord, we are trying.  We are so grateful for all you do.  You give light to our lamps and you brighten the darkness about us.  You are the word of God, and you are the word of life.  We love you Lord and we ask all of this in accordance with you will and in Jesus holy name, Amen.  Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to spending time with you tomorrow.  Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in September 2024 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Do not forget my children. I bid you come closer, ever closer. I promise you, I wait for you. I am everywhere. You needn't look far. I am in your smile, a kind word, a sacrifice of any kind, if needed, guiding you as to where you should go.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Jill Simons, author, speaker, and the driving force behind Many Parts Ministries, which helps Catholics discern their spiritual gifting and charisms. We're going to talk, this week, about how we figure out where we fit in the Catholic Church – especially for those who have just become Catholic, will become Catholic shortly, or are thinking about becoming Catholic. We talk about how to discern what you're good at, how the lay person in the Catholic Church can and should get involved, and how the Body of Christ is truly enabled when Catholics figure out where they fit – and get involved there! It's a fantastic and, at times, fiery conversation! Jill loves this topic and is deeply passionate about it – and it shows! For more from Jill, including her fantastic resources on discerning your fits, please visit her website.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on The Information Meeting for our Northern France pilgrimage is on March 31st at 7pm ET. Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897) was a French Carmelite nun and a Doctor of the Church. She is known for her autobiography, Story of a Soul, which is still a popular spiritual read today. She is one of the most popular saints of the 20th century and still very popular today. St. Thérèse was never known for exhibiting the physical phenomena or ecstasies many other mystics throughout history have shown, and actually considered herself an anti-mystic. However, her deep understanding of scripture and her connection to God shows she definitely had a mystical connection to the divine. If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's new book, "They Flew: A History of the Impossible," you can order a copy HERE (Yale University Press) or HERE (Amazon).If you have any questions, you can email us at christianmysticismpodcast@gmail.com. Your question and the answer may appear in a future episode of the podcast.You can visit our podcast website HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined once again by my good friend and fellow convert Keith Nester to unpack a controversial claim! Keith spent over 20 years in Protestant ministry before converting to Catholicism and joins me to talk about the idea that so many converts – myself included – experience in their conversion to Catholicism: that they become better Christians!Keith joins me to explain why his love for Scripture, his devotion to prayer, his experience of Christ, and his faith life has never ever been deeper than it is now, as a Catholic. We explore this idea in depth in this episode!I'm hope you sincerely enjoy it!For more from Keith please check out our extensive back catalogue – he's appeared many times – and find him online on his website and YouTube channel. Also, check out the Rosary Crew where Keith and his community pray the rosary every single day.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Catholic FoundersThe #1 Podcast for Catholic EntreprenuersListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

I asked St. Thérèse to send me red roses if she approved of my boyfriend becoming my fiancé. At the grocery store, right next to the pop I was about to buy, was a dozen red roses that someone had obviously dumped. ---------- Hi! Trapper Jack here. We have some very cool stories of saintly intercession! This episode emphasizes that the Saints are not objects of worship, but heavenly friends who pray for us. Elizabeth and I are still scratching our heads on how a particular ring found its way back into our kitchen and was discovered in a most impossible place. Leslie, a non-Catholic, decided to throw a prayer toward St. Anthony, in hopes of getting her dog back. She also let St. Anthony know that it was her first time, and that Trapper Jack said it was a good idea. Meanwhile, Sarah was looking to St. Thérèse of Lisieux for her usual sign of roses, if the saint was on board with Sarah's choice for a husband. A dozen red roses were soon found in the grocery store where red roses should never be found. Finally, Steve recounts his personal encounter with the future St. Padre Pio, who suddenly stopped after mass to give a special blessing to the young boy. Enjoy the podcast… And the saints! ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about life-changing encounters and miraculous stories every week. Stay Informed Trapper sends out a weekly email. If you're not receiving it, and would like to stay in touch to get the bonus stories and other interesting content that will further fortify your faith. Join our email family by subscribing on https://trapperjackspeaks.com  Become a Patron We pray that our listeners and followers benefit from our podcasts and programs and develop a deeper personal relationship with God. We thank you for your prayers and for supporting our efforts by helping to cover the costs. Become a Patron and getting lots of fun extras. Please go to https://patreon.com/bfl to check out the details. More About Trapper Jack Visit Our Website: https://TrapperJackSpeaks.com Patreon Donation Link: https://www.patreon.com/bfl Purchase our Products ·       Talk Downloads: https://www.patreon.com/bfl/shop ·       CD Sales: Send inquiries to:  info@blindguymedia.com Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TouchedByHeaven.TrapperJack Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trapperjack/ Join us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TrapperJack1  

Join Johnnette Williams for Women of Grace, Live! Today, we hear from callers seeking prayer for a loved one suffering from ALS, and a listener who suffers from depression. Johnnette analogs the story of St Therese of Lisieux with that of those who suffer as a reminder to the closeness that it can bring us to Him.

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Lenten Spiritual Reading (3:29) Why can reading bring about growth in the spirit? (6:56) What types of books should we be looking for during Lent to help us grow? (9:09) What is Lectio Divina? (12:44) Rebecca –This is a great book: He Leadeth Me - Fr. Walter Cizeck. (14:31) Julie – Is it okay to read Freidrich Nitzche “The Anti Christ”, “Back to Virtue”, Peter Kreeft or “Lift Up Your Hearts” Fulton Sheen? (16:42) Charles –Best book to read I the Catechism of the Catholic Church. (20) Break 1 (22:11) Fr. Illo book suggestions – Bible, Augustine’s Confessions, Story of a Soul. St. Therese Lisieux, “Imitation of Christ” Thomas A Kempis, “Finding and maintaining peace” or “Time for God” Jacques Philippe, “The Way or “The Forge” St. Josemaria Escriva, “Lenten Journey with Mother Mary” Fr. Ed Looney, “33 Days of Morning Glory” Fr. Michel Gaitley. (26:31) Michael –My book suggestions: The Dogma of Hell, The Battle of the Virtue and Vices, and Vibrant Paradoxes. Bishop Robert Barron. (28:08) Kyle – My suggestion St. Gregory of Nisus...Life of Moses. Letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch Emailer – Lent is a time to read books by Thomas Merton or Leo Tolstoy. (36:51) Break 2 (37:55) Anything in particular we should be mindful to stay away from? (41:21) Tom -Suggestion: “7 Story Mountain” Thomas Merton, Sherry Weddell “Fruitful Disciple” (44:45) Fr. Bill - Suggestion: St. Maria Faustina's Diary on Divine Mercy Suggestions for Lenten spiritual reading Please note that some of these were suggested by callers. Content of all books suggested has not been reviewed and may contain errors. Sacred Scripture (The Bible) Catechism of the Catholic Church (also, Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, YouCat: Catechism for Youth) Fr. Walter Ciszek, He Leadeth Me Peter Kreeft, Back to Virtue Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Lift Up Your Hearts: Guide to Spiritual Peace St. Augustine, Confessions Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ St. Therese of Lisieux, Story of a Soul Fr. Jacques Phillippe – any of his little books (Finding and Maintaining Peace, Time for God, Searching for and Maintaining Peace, etc.) St. Josemaria Escriva, The Way, Furrow, The Forge Fr. Ed Looney, Lenten Journey with Mother Mary Fr. Gaitley – any of his books (devotional) Fr. Calloway, Consecration to St. Joseph Thomas Merton, No Man is an Island, Seven Story Mountain Sherry Weddell, Forming Intentional Disciples, Fruitful Discipleship Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime & Punishment F. X. Schouppe S.J., The Dogma of Hell Pope Saint Leo IX, The Battle of the Virtues and Vices Fr. Bishop Barron, Vibrant Paradoxes St. Gregory of Nyssa, Life of Moses Thomas Merton, Seven Story Mountain, No Man is an Island Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment Fiction of Charles Dickens, Willa Cather, Flannery O’Connor Pope Benedict XVI, Introduction to Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth series Dr. Thomas McGovern, What Christ Suffered St. Faustina’s Diary Corrie Tenboom, The Hiding Place Sr. Marianne Mayard, Make Friends with the Angels Scott Hahn, Rome Sweet Home Bl. Columba Marmion, Christ, The Life of the Soul Franck Sheed, Theology and Sanity St. Athanasius, Life of St. Anthony · Classics: Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ; Therese of Lisieux, The Story of a Soul; St. Augustine, Confessions. · How to pray: little books by Fr. Jacques Philippe, esp Time for God; · Testimonials: Sohrab Ahmari, From Fire By Water; Scott Hahn, Rome Sweet Home; Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Day is Now Far Spent · Devotionals: St. JoseMaria Escriva, The Way, Furrow, The Forge. · Novena books (staged): Fr. Ed Looney, A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary; Fr. Michael Gaitley’s books, esp 33 Days to Merciful Love; Fr. Donald Calloway, Consecration to St. Joseph, · Catechisms: Joseph Ratzinger, Introduction to Christianity; The Compendium of the CCC · Just published: Fr. John Nepil, To Heights unto Depths; Dr. Thomas McGovern, What Christ Suffered Our Lady: Andrew Apostoli, Fatima for Today; Fulton Sheen, The World's First Love

In this very special episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my two friends Catholic Answers apologist Joe Heschmeyer and Gospel Simplicity host Austin Suggs for an extraordinary conversation about what it takes to convert to Catholicism. This is the most cordial, thoughtful conversation you'll ever hear!Austin, a Protestant Christian, has spent many years on his fantastic YouTube channel talking to the best and brightest in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches so I'm joined by Joe Heschmeyer to ask Austin why does he remain a Protestant? And what would it take for him to consider converting to Catholicism? I'm so thrilled to bring together my friends to weigh the evidence, dig deeply, and tackle Austin's objections to Catholicism and what kind of evidence it would take for someone as thoughtful as Austin to become Catholic.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. For more from Joe check out his YouTube channel Shameless Popery which is also available in podcast form wherever you get your podcasts. Also, his fantastic books, which I cannot recommend more highly, are available from Catholic Answers.Find and follow Austin on his incredible YouTube channel Gospel Simplicity.Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "SpleJoin myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

In today's competitive society, it's easy to fall into the comparison trap. Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of envy through the lens of evolutionary psychology and the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Together, they answer a question about how to find peace with the reality that others may be "better" than us in certain areas. They also provide practical advice on embracing our unique place within the body of Christ. Snippet From the Show  We all can't be the roses, but the roses don't take away from the wildflowers in the garden. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh's shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by author Dustin Shane, a convert to Catholicism from the Jehovah's Witnesses, to talk about his harrowing and incredible faith journey. From his experience growing up in a devout Jehovah's Witness family to his wandering years and his ultimate decision to leave the faith (and face being shunned by his family!) there's a whole lot to unpack in this journey that I'm sure you'll love. Above all, Dustin gives us a unique perspective we don't often get to hear and offers some amazing insights into the faith he left and the faith – Catholicism – that he decided to come into.It's an amazing conversation! For more from Dustin visit his website.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Mc 10, 13-16: No impidas que otros se acerquen a Jesús 1) Ser como niños: En esto me baso en la espiritualidad de Santa Teresita de Lisieux. Ser como niños para derramar ternura y cariño, mostrar confianza y lograr compartir con el otro. Me encanta cuando visito los Jardines de infantes de acá del colegio y veo cómo aprenden a tomar el té o a jugar con sus compañeros. Pero cuando estamos por entrar a la universidad o en la vida profesional, cómo cambiamos. Ya se nos mete la competitividad y los celos, ya no queremos escuchar a nadie. Tenemos nuestras rebeldías, tomamos actitudes muchas veces incompletas de lo que tenemos que hacer con el otro. Hacete como niño, pero no un niño caprichoso y malcriado, que todo lo que vos quieras se te tiene que dar, sino abrite al otro. 2) No los dejaban: Los que estamos cerca de Jesús, como los apóstoles, podemos caer en lo que llamo: “patovicas católicos”. Esos que deciden quién entra y quién no, quién está cerca y quién no. Y sí, hay personas que no nos gustan y terminan siendo lastimadas para que se vayan. Así, y solo así, empobrecemos a la Iglesia y no dejamos que muchos se acerquen a Jesús. Por fa, si sos de algún grupo católico o movimiento de la Iglesia, o vos, hermano cura o hermana, por fa acerquemos a la gente a Jesús y no lo impidamos. No empecemos a herir a la gente. 3) Valor: La templanza significa “dominio propio”. Hoy sería bueno que te preguntes si te estás dominando, porque es esencial para vencer en esta vida el saber controlar su carácter y su vida ante las circunstancias con las que uno se encuentra. Algo bueno está por venir.

Meditación en el sábado de la VII semana del Tiempo Ordinario. El Evangelio nos presenta esta advertencia de Jesús:«Dejad que los niños se acerquen a mí: no se lo impidáis, pues de los que son como ellos es el reino de Dios. En verdad os digo que quien no reciba el reino de Dios como un niño, no entrará en él». De la mano de Santa Teresita de Lisieux y de San Josemaría, meditamos sobre la infancia espiritual.

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 344The Saint of the day is Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of SorrowsSaint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows' Story Born in Italy into a large family and baptized Francis, Saint Gabriel lost his mother when he was only four years old. He was educated by the Jesuits and, having been cured twice of serious illnesses, came to believe that God was calling him to the religious life. Young Francis wished to join the Jesuits but was turned down, probably because of his age, not yet 17. Following the death of a sister to cholera, his resolve to enter religious life became even stronger and he was accepted by the Passionists. Upon entering the novitiate he was given the name Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. Ever popular and cheerful, Gabriel quickly was successful in his effort to be faithful in little things. His spirit of prayer, love for the poor, consideration of the feelings of others, exact observance of the Passionist Rule as well as his bodily penances—always subject to the will of his wise superiors— made a deep impression on everyone. His superiors had great expectations of Gabriel as he prepared for the priesthood, but after only four years of religious life symptoms of tuberculosis appeared. Ever obedient, he patiently bore the painful effects of the disease and the restrictions it required, seeking no special notice. He died peacefully on February 27, 1862, at age 24, having been an example to both young and old. Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was canonized in 1920. Reflection When we think of achieving great holiness by doing little things with love and grace, Therese of Lisieux comes first to mind. Like her, Gabriel died painfully from tuberculosis. Together they urge us to tend to the small details of daily life, to be considerate of others' feelings every day. Our path to sanctity, like theirs, probably lies not in heroic doings but in performing small acts of kindness every day. Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows is a Patron Saint of: ClergyStudentsYoung People A Prayer for Saints in the Making! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor discuss the final moments of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, highlighting the depth of suffering, love, and spiritual transformation within their family. Thérèse's last hours, marked by intense physical pain and the darkness of faith, reveal her unwavering trust in God and love for others, even as she struggled to breathe. Her final words, “My God, I love You,” encapsulate her entire spiritual journey. The post TM12 – The Death of St. Thérèse – St. Therese and Marie: The Story of Two Cousins with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Alex Dee from the Saints Alive podcast to talk about the incredible witness of the saints, the importance of passing on these amazing stories to our children, evangelization, and the amazing Lenten initiative that Saints Alive is about to embark on. Alex is an awesome, on-fire guy, and his insights into the stories of the saints, his own experiences in evangelization, and his heart for storytelling shines through in this episode. I hope you sincerely enjoy it. Check out Saints Alive and their Lenten initiative for kids on the Hallow app. Use the link to get a 30-day free trial and sign up for the waitlist here.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

In this very special episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Kenny Burchard and Sam Nunnally, two former Evangelical, Charismatic pastors who converted to Catholicism to tell their stories, talk about their biggest misconceptions about Catholicism, and cordially explain how they set things straight. In this episode we'll talk about the misconceptions that Kenny and Sam held about Catholicism (and where they came from!), some of the struggles they faced as Evangelical pastors trying to apply their understanding of the Bible (and the question of authority), how they found ultimate fulfilment of their faith in the sacraments and practice of the Catholic Church and so much more. This is a phenomenal episode and I couldn't ask for two better guys to unpack this all with. For more from Kenny check out his YouTube channel Bible Highlights and, as always, his work with the Coming Home Network International.To see what Sam is up to follow him on Instagram.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we dive into the power of small habits and why the little things matter—both in our spiritual lives and daily routines. Drawing wisdom from Holy Scripture, the saints, and modern behavioral science, we explore how tiny, consistent actions can lead to lasting transformation.We reflect on the “Little Way” of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the simple yet profound approach of Mother Teresa, and the practical guidance of St. Josemaría Escrivá in The Way. We also examine insights from behavior experts like James Clear (Atomic Habits) and Dr. BJ Fogg (Tiny Habits), uncovering how small, intentional choices shape our character, faith, and discipline.Join us as we discuss how sweating the small stuff—whether it's daily prayer, small acts of love, or simple disciplines—can lead to big results in both our spiritual and physical lives!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!Need a new scapular or rosary?  Get great, premium Catholic must haves with our newest affiliate.  Get 10% off by using this link and code THECATHOLICCOUPLE4ohttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Dr. Cheryl Hughes to talk about one of the most prolific "convert makers" in American Catholic history: Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Dr. Hughes, a biographer of Fulton Sheen, joins me to talk about what made his evangelism so effective, what we can learn from him today, and how God used Abp. Sheen who was in the right place at the right time. We talk about the role of Catholic apologetics when speaking to our non-Catholic Christian brothers and sisters, the importance of catechesis without compromise, and even hear Dr. Hughes own conversion story! It's a great conversation. To read more about Archbishop Fulton Sheen check out Dr. Hughes's book, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker out from Ignatius Press.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

In this episode, Sr. Alicia Torres, Tanner Kalina, and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone (Archdiocese of San Francisco) discuss the Little Way of St. Thérèse.Oftentimes, we fall into the temptation of thinking that in order to live a life on mission we have to do something extraordinary. St. Thérèse is the official patroness of the missions, and she never left the confines of her convent. What wisdom from the Church! Her prayer and sacrifice allowed her to reach more souls than even the busiest and most traveled missionary.Mother Teresa (who appropriately took the name of St. Thérèse when she became a religious sister) taught us to “Do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” This is the heart of a Eucharistic Missionary. If you enjoyed this conversation, please spend a minute and leave us a review and/or copy the link of this episode and share it with a friend!If you would like to watch today's conversation, please check out https://youtu.be/xE_uou1Erp0If you would like to check out SOLT Family Mission Experience, please check out: https://www.soltfme.org/You can also check out our new Lenten Devotional here (just in time for Lent!): https://store.eucharisticrevival.org/products/revival-a-lenten-devotional-for-eucharistic-renewalYou can find resources for the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival by visiting: www.eucharisticrevival.orgAnd, finally, a must-read for any Catholic is St. Thérèse's "Story of a Soul" which you can find here: https://www.icspublications.org/products/story-of-a-soul-the-autobiography-of-st-therese-of-lisieux?srsltid=AfmBOorEZjDARm102tr-qfx0du8bWZjiIeXqmDoG8jAgSmMHYY7hN05kAn NEC Podcasts original.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Avery Reukauf, a Catholic convert with one of the most incredible conversion stories you'll ever hear!From the untimely death of her mother following a radical decision to be baptized to her decision to join the military and her deployment to Iraq to her whirlwind marriage and the birth of her children to miracle upon miracle as Avery and her husband move from denomination to denomination in fervent pursuit of Christ – you'll be on the absolute edge of your seat listening to this faith journey which even includes an insane twist ending: that Avery was Catholic almost all along! Friends, I can't encourage you enough to listen to and share this episode because there's so much in here that I can't even describe. In the end, it's the story of how through the graces of baptism, God pursues those that He wants for His own – and, ultimately, that's all of us! Wow. What a story. For more from Avery please follow her on Instagram and check out The Churchy Podcast with Avery Reukauf wherever you find podcasts.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Christians living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

This is the third episode of a six part book study over "Searching for and Maintaining Peace" by Fr. Jacques Philippe. I am joined by Katie Novitsky and Stefani Blackwell, and we go over chapters 1-6 in part 2 of the book. Part 2 details reasons why we lose our peace and how we can combat those reasons. We find that the desire for control is often at complete odds with our peace and that trusting God is key. That trust is naturally developed as we develop a relationship with Jesus and get to know Him as a real person. We share ways that our relationships with Jesus have brought us peace as mothers and how the distractions of this world never bring us closer to who we want to be. Though there will be suffering in this world, God promises us that He will never leave us without that which we truly need! Join us next week for episode 3, where we will discuss part 2, chapters 7-12. Episode schedule: January 21st - preface, pt 1: ch 1-3 January 28th - pt. 1: ch 4-7 February 4th - pt. 2, ch 1-6 February 11th - pt. 2, ch 7-12 February 18th - pt. 2, ch 13-18 February 25th - pt. 3 Discussion Questions: 1. How was your week? Was there anything from last week's discussion that stayed with you throughout the week? 2. Share one quote from this section that was especially meaningful to you.  3. On pg. 26, Fr. Jacques proposes that “our great drama is this. That man does not have confidence in God.” Can you remember a time in your life that you questioned whether God would take care of you? How did you handle it? 4. Is there anything you find yourself grasping for control of that is disturbing your peace?  5. Have you experienced the peace in front of the Blessed Sacrament that Fr. Jacques Philippe describes on pg. 34-35? How does adoration change your prayer? If you have ever done a regular holy hour, what do you do during that time? 6. St. Therese of Lisieux says, that “God does not permit unnecessary suffering.” What is your gut response to that phrase? Have you ever seen suffering that has brought good? Is it possible for all suffering to bring about good? (For further discussion or prayer on this, consider Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, and Romans 8:18) 7. Ch. 6 is titled, “God Asks for Everything, but He Doesn't Necessarily Take Everything.” What do you find yourself holding back from God for fear that He will take it away? (e.g. your time, finances, health, plans for the future, hopes for your children, a problem of a loved one) For further thought… When the angel Gabriel announced to Zechariah that his wife was going to become pregnant with John the Baptist (Luke 1:5-25), he responded with, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” This response doesn't read all that different than Mary's, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” (Luke 1:34). Why do you think Gabriel responded so differently to Mary than to Zechariah?

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor take a look at the spiritual development of Marie, cousin of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, through her letters to Celine, and Thérèse's teachings. The post TM11 – Spiritual Fruits of Small Acts – St. Therese and Marie: The Story of Two Cousins with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor examine the profound and often overlooked suffering of St. Thérèse of Lisieux during the final months of her life in 1897. The narrative begins with the context of her perpetual profession as a Carmelite and the subsequent public ceremony where she received the black veil, marking her definitive commitment. The post TM10 – A Heart Set on Holiness – St. Therese and Marie: The Story of Two Cousins with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

This episode explores spiritual discouragement and concludes the series with reflections from St. Therese of Lisieux. The post SISL19 – Conclusion – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

What if you could pause the holiday noise for just a few moments, and let Love guide you back to stillness? Today, I'm sharing one of my favourite prayers: The Prayer of St. Therese de Lisieux.  This prayer is a beautiful reminder of Love's infinite power to transform, in all of its simplicity.  It's an invitation to pause, come into stillness, and rest—in whatever way that feels right for you today.  So take this moment with me, and when you're ready—press play. It's comfort. It's healing. It's Love. xo Danielle MENTIONED IN EPISODE 148:

Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris, O.C.D., is a dedicated Discalced Carmelite priest currently serving as the Subprior and Director of Postulants at the Carmelite community in Holy Hill, Wisconsin. He was ordained in 2011 for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and later joined the Carmelites in 2016. Known for his deep devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Fr. Paris has extensively studied her life and writings, sharing his insights through various platforms. He is also a co-host of the "Carmelcast" podcast and the "Catholic Classics" series on Ascension Presents, where he delves into profound spiritual and theological topics. — Discalced Carmelites, Immaculate Heart of Mary Province https://www.discalcedcarmel.org/ ICS Publications Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ICSPublications —