Podcasts about Lisieux

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. 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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

Thérèse von Lisieux und das OstergeheimnisExerzition Online der Karmeliten in ÖsterreichKostenlose Anmeldung und Info unter:www.exerzitien-online.karmel.atHier finden Sie auch das Archiv der erfolgten Aussendungen mit den schriftlichen MeditationenKarmelitanische Literatur:www.ci-verlag.atSupport the show

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.

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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

Thérèse von Lisieux und das OstergeheimnisExerzition Online der Karmeliten in ÖsterreichKostenlose Anmeldung und Info unter:www.exerzitien-online.karmel.atKarmelitanische Literatur:www.ci-verlag.atSupport the show

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

Sunday Gathering March 2, 2025Kate HoukSt. Thérèse of Lisieux is considered by many one of the greatest saints to ever live, and yet during her short life she lived in obscurity. Thérèse guides us to notice how our small and quiet everyday lives are an invitation to be shaped into the image of Christ. Together, we consider how God is forming us through our everyday interactions into the people we are meant to become in Him.

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

Pierre Fesquet est comédien, dramaturge et essayiste. Il est l'auteur de nombreux spectacles poétiques, comme avec Michaël Lonsdale, Brigitte Fossey ou Marie-Christine Barrault. Pierre Fesquet est l'auteur de plusieurs ouvrages dont trois récents : Piaf, un cri vers Dieu, consacré à Édith Piaf, Je ne suis qu'un homme, sur Charles Aznavour, et le plus récent, Notre Dame des Femmes, où il dresse le portrait de sept femmes qui ont marqué l'histoire de Notre Dame de Paris, parmi lesquelles on retrouve la mère de Jeanne d'Arc, la reine Marie-Antoinette, Esmeralda, l'héroïne de Victor Hugo, ou Édith Piaf. Avec son enthousiasme et sa délicatesse, Pierre Fesquet nous invite à vivre l'émotion artistique, en (re)découvrant notamment les talents inspirés de grands artistes du XXème siècle, particulièrement Édith Piaf et Charles Aznavour. Le grand public connaît mal la profonde dimension spirituelle de ces deux artistes français parmi les plus connus de leur temps, comme l'attachement très fort d'Édith Piaf à Thérèse de Lisieux, à qui elle doit le miracle d'avoir retrouvé la vue. L'émotion artistique mène à la beauté et, directement, à la spiritualité. L'art est un autre chemin pour nous conduire de la Terre au Ciel. Une autre voie spirituelle, à côté de religions qu'il bouscule régulièrement, quand celles-ci se perdent trop dans les méandres humaines. L'artiste est un messager du Ciel, dont il reçoit l'inspiration. Avec Pierre Fesquet, nous prenons un bon bol d'air pur, de beauté et d'émotions poétiques, au contact des très belles personnes qu'il révèle. Pour bercer nos cœurs, lever nos yeux et enchanter nos esprits. En ces temps étranges, un moment rare et précieux, qui nous rappelle que le bien l'emporte toujours sur le mal, que la beauté est le meilleur synonyme de l'amour. Pour lire Notre-Dame des femmes, le livre de Pierre Fesquet, cliquer ici. Pour lire Piaf, un cri vers Dieu, le livre de Pierre Fesquet consacré à Édith Piaf, cliquer ici. Pour lire Je ne suis qu'un homme, le livre de Pierre Fesquet consacré à Charles Aznavour, cliquer ici. POUR UNE BONNE CONTINUATION  Chers amis, chers auditeurs de Zeteo, Hier, en même temps qu'un chèque de don pour Zeteo, nous recevions un mot très touchant écrit par Marine. Elle y exprimait toute sa « reconnaissance de la multiplicité des actions de grâce manifestée sur notre planète merveilleuse ». Marine continuait ainsi : « Je vis l'expérience de m'ouvrir à une confiance absolue en ce qui advient. Moins je pense à mes besoins, moins ils existent. Tout est gratitude en abondance » En ses quelques lignes, et la générosite de son don, Marine a exprimé mieux que tout ce que nous tentons de vivre au quotidien : s'ouvrir à une confiance absolue en ce qui advient. C'est un peu comme la prière de Charles de Foucauld, qui paraît si facile à dire mais si difficile à croire vraiment : « fais de moi ce qu'il te plaira ». Que Marine soit bénie, ainsi que tous les invités, tous les auditeurs, tous les donateurs de Zeteo ! Nous formons ensemble une merveilleuse famille, une petite communauté au sein de cette planète merveilleuse dont nous parle Marine. Chaque jour est une expérience de mains ouvertes. Les nôtres, au matin. Pour s'en remettre à la bienveillance divine qui est partout, et pour accueillir tout ce qui advient. C'est en vivant cette expérience que nous nous ouvrons au canal de toutes les grâces, celles qui vont aussi nous permettre de traverser cette période étrange sans être intoxiqués par les peurs, les angoisses et le désespoir. Dans son mot, Marine nous souhaite une « bonne continuation ». C'est grâce à un don comme le sien que nous pouvons justement continuer. Chaque don reçu est une grâce, une goutte d'eau qui se mêle à la pluie de grâces que nous recevons depuis le début de l'aventure de ce podcast. Bénissons-nous les uns les autres, et continuons de cheminer ensemble sur les voies du Seigneur ! Notre gratitude à Marina est grande, comme à tous ceux qui ont déjà fait un geste. Comme à tous ceux qui en feront un dès aujourd'hui. Pour permettre à Zeteo, comme le souhaite Marine, « une bonne continuation ». Fraternellement, Guillaume Devoud  Pour faire un don, il suffit de cliquer ici pour aller sur notre compte de paiement de dons en ligne sécurisé par HelloAsso. Ou de cliquer ici pour aller sur notre compte Paypal. Vos dons sont défiscalisables à hauteur de 66% : par exemple, un don de 50€ ne coûte en réalité que 17€. 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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?

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

30th January, 2025 – In this episode of All Things Legion, host Mary Stenson looks at a reflection on St. Patrick, the life of St. Margaret Clitherow, St. Therese of Lisieux and all things Legion too.   L'articolo E269 | All Things Legion – Mary Stenson – St. Margaret Clitherow, St. Therese of Lisieux and all things Legion too. proviene da Radio Maria.

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.

Join Erica and I for our annual word of the year announcement for 2025!! This is my favorite annual episode, I hope you enjoy! Links for things we mentioned: Pope Francis' book On Hope "Why your story makes it hard to hope" podcast Pope Francis "C'est la Confiance: St. Therese of Lisieux"

“Recognize that the Apostles were just fishermen. They were just tax collectors. They were sinners. They were imperfect, normal dudes like you.” Fr. Pierre Konja joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig and Fr. Drew to talk about his journey to the priesthood for the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle in Detroit. He encourages young men in discernment to “go to the Gospels” and allow themselves to “fall deeply in love with God.”(0:26) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Maybee introduce their guest this month, Father Pierre Konja, a Chaldean priest from the Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle in Detroit. Father shares about the Eparchy, an ecclesiastical province separate from the Archdiocese of Detroit but still in communion with the Holy Father. (4:36) The group discusses vocations work as Father Konja reflects on his time serving as vocations director. He connects the role of the priesthood with fatherhood, particularly for vocations directors who are tasked with helping young men discern and preparing future priests for “the fruitfulness and the challenges and the joys of the priesthood.” Fr. Konja then segues into sharing his own story of discerning his vocation to the priesthood. (7:54) Fr. Konja's journey to the priesthood was straightforward: “I've always loved God. I always went to church, and then fell in love with God, and then I wanted to serve God.” He also shares the advice he gives to seminarians that also applies to everyone seeking their vocation in life: Go to the Eucharist, go to the Word, and go to the Gospels. Fr. Drew and Fr. Craig provide updates on their lives and ministries.(13:10) Conversation turns back to Fr. Konja's early life and vocation story. Born and raised in Detroit, he attended Catholic school and went to church regularly with his family. He felt challenged in his faith while attending University of Detroit Jesuit for high school, but continued to pray and attend daily Mass periodically. The group then talks about the strong culture of faith in the Chaldean community.(19:57) Fr. Konja recalls first considering the priesthood during his junior year of high school, inspired by his theology teacher who first introduced him to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He shares his devotion to Thérèse of Lisieux, especially her “Little Way” spirituality. He recalls going on a pilgrimage to Rome during the summer after graduating from high school, and later attended Oakland University while continuing to discern the priesthood. He ultimately applied and entered the seminary a year later.(29:34) Fr. Konja talks about the diversity of clergy in the Chaldean Church, with some who have immigrated here and others who are American-born. While some may draw distinctions between these groups, Fr. Konja says there is great unity within the clergy community. Father Craig remarks that no two days are the same as a priest, especially as a vocations director. Fr. Konja then talks about the Eastern Catholic Evangelization Center, a lay-run evangelization ministry overseen by the Eparchy.(34:30) The group discusses how Chaldean men are able to join religious orders. There is also a Chaldean women's order called Daughters of Mary Immaculate. They then discuss Marian consecration and the need for every priest to have a relationship with the Blessed Mother. Fr. Konja talks about efforts in his parish to livestream Masses and reach people through social media.(39:01) Fr. Konja talks about spending a year in an Iraqi seminary serving as assistant to the rector and reflects on some of the differences he saw between the Iraqi and American Christian communities. He gives his advice to young men trying to hear the Lord. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to visit a Chaldean church to experience a new expression of our shared faith, and then a prayer and blessing.

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.

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 TM9 – The Passion of Saint Therese – St. Therese and Marie: The Story of Two Cousins with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast 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. Timothy Gallagher continues his look at the lives of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her cousin, Marie Guérin, who joined the Carmel as Sister Marie of the Eucharist in 1895. The post TM8 – Walking the Little Way Together – St. Therese and Marie: The Story of Two Cousins with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Friends of the Rosary, Today, December 14, we celebrate the Memorial of St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), a Spanish priest, mystic, and Doctor of the Church. St. John of the Cross, co-founder with Teresa of Avila of the Discalced Carmelites, is the father of mystical theology. He was a great contemplative and spiritual writer. He is the patron of contemplative life, mystical theology, mystics, and Spanish poets. He underwent many trials, including an impoverished youth and imprisonment at the hands of his fellow friars. His reform of the Carmelites was rejected by the elder friars, who condemned the saint as a fugitive and apostate, and cast him into prison, whence he only escaped, after nine months' suffering, at the risk of his life. Twice again, before his death, he was shamefully persecuted by his brethren and publicly disgraced. But his complete abandonment by creatures only deepened his interior peace and devout longing for heaven. He considered earthly suffering an opportunity to be purged of love of self. Therese of Lisieux frequently quoted John of the Cross. "At the evening of our life, we will be judged on love." He devoted greatly to Our Lord's Passion and voluntarily sought out humiliation. When Our Lord asked him what reward he would ask for his labors, John answered: "To suffer and to be despised for Thee." He died of an excruciating disease, erysipelas while embracing the crucifix. He wrote in "Sayings of Light and Love": "Mine are the heavens, and mine is the earth. Mine are the nations, the just are mine and mine the sinners. The angels are mine, and the Mother of God, and all things are mine, and God himself is mine and for me, because Christ is mine and all for me. What do you ask, then, and seek my soul? Yours is all of this, and all is for you. Do not engage yourself in something less or pay heed to the crumbs that fall from your Father's table. Go forth and exult in your Glory! Hide yourself in it and rejoice, and you will obtain the supplications of your heart." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John of the Cross, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠December 14, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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 —

[MÉTAMORPHOSE PODCAST] Anne Ghesquière reçoit la chanteuse et artiste Natasha St-Pier et Valérie Demars, fondatrice et nez de la Maison de parfums naturels : Aimée De Mars. Faut-il croire au destin ? Comment nourrir son intuition au quotidien ? En quoi les vibrations musicales et olfactives peuvent-elles nourrir notre créativité ? Toutes deux créatrices, entrepreneuses, mamans, Natasha et Valérie ont choisi de briser les étiquettes en explorant leur sensibilité, leur spiritualité et leur intuition, avec conviction, pour se réinventer sans cesse. De leur rencontre est née une toute nouvelle fragrance, un parfum de pluie de roses et de fleurs blanches, alliée à la puissance du Oud et à la force du Cèdre qui s'appelle Natasha. Découvrez cette conversation à trois voix au cours de laquelle Natasha St-Pier nous a fait l'immense plaisir d'improviser deux couplets et qui s'achève par son interprétation de sa chanson préférée de Noël ! Épisode #547Quelques citations du podcast avec Natasha St-Pier et Valérie Demars :Natasha : "Si on est dans dans dans les mauvaises vibrations, on n'est plus dans la persévérance, on est dans l'entêtement."Natasha : "Il faut sortir de sa zone de confort pour grandir, pour créer, pour inventer."Valérie : "Les essences naturelles, par leurs vibrations, vont nous donner un message de guérison émotionnelle et nous permettre d'aller plus vers qui nous sommes."Valérie : "Je me nettoie les pensées toxiques comme je me nettoie les dents et les plantes les huiles essentielles m'aident aussi à faire ça" Thèmes abordés lors du podcast avec Natasha St-Pier et Valérie Demars :00:00 Introduction03:22 La rencontre entre Natasha St-Pier et Valérie Demars.04:47 Faut-il croire au destin ?06:10 Les différences entre ténacité et entêtement.09:51 Les épreuves comme vecteurs de métamorphose.11:44 Maternité et créativité.14:56 Vibration musicale et vibration olfactive : la collaboration entre Natasha et Valérie.19:37 Inspiration et rôle de l'Invisible dans la créativité.20:47 À l'origine de la création d'un parfum.22:23 La rose : une plante chamanique européenne.23:38 Que suscite les parfums au niveau de nos âmes ?25:49 Les parfums talismans.27:14 La difficulté de "dire" un parfum.28:45 L'impact vibrationnel des poèmes de Thérèse de Lisieux.32:16 Le courage de la foi.35:41 Le parfum égyptien : un lien au sacré.37:32 Retrouver de l'énergie grâce à la musique et au parfum.40:01 Différences entre parfum naturel et parfum chimique.42:58 La magie de Noël et de l'avent.47:25 Comment nourrir son intuition au quotidien ?Avant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast Recevez un mercredi sur deux l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreFaites le TEST gratuit de La Roue Métamorphose avec les 9 piliers de votre vie !Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook & TikTokAbonnez-vous gratuitement sur Apple Podcast / Spotify / Deezer / CastBox/ YoutubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphosePhoto Natasha © Thomas BrautPhoto Valérie de Mars © Sylvie CURTY (La Rochelle) Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

 Contemplative Faith: Certitude in Darkness – St. John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation with Fr. Donald Haggerty Fr. Haggerty and Kris McGregor discuss the interconnectedness of saints, using examples like St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who embraced St. John's teachings, influencing others like St. Teresa of Calcutta. Pope St. John Paul II's deep engagement ... Read more The post SJC3 – Contemplative Faith: Certitude in Darkness – St. John of the Cross with Fr. Donald Haggerty – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Lectionary: 176The Saint of the day is Saint Francis XavierSaint Francis Xavier's Story Jesus asked, “What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” (Matthew 16:26a). The words were repeated to a young teacher of philosophy who had a highly promising career in academics, with success and a life of prestige and honor before him. Francis Xavier, 24 at the time, and living and teaching in Paris, did not heed these words at once. They came from a good friend, Ignatius of Loyola, whose tireless persuasion finally won the young man to Christ. Francis then made the spiritual exercises under the direction of Ignatius, and in 1534, joined his little community, the infant Society of Jesus. Together at Montmartre they vowed poverty, chastity, obedience, and apostolic service according to the directions of the pope. From Venice, where he was ordained a priest in 1537, Xavier went on to Lisbon and from there sailed to the East Indies, landing at Goa, on the west coast of India. For the next 10 years he labored to bring the faith to such widely scattered peoples as the Hindus, the Malayans, and the Japanese. He spent much of that time in India, and served as provincial of the newly established Jesuit province of India. Wherever he went, Xavier lived with the poorest people, sharing their food and rough accommodations. He spent countless hours ministering to the sick and the poor, particularly to lepers. Very often he had no time to sleep or even to say his breviary but, as we know from his letters, he was filled always with joy. Xavier went through the islands of Malaysia, then up to Japan. He learned enough Japanese to preach to simple folk, to instruct, and to baptize, and to establish missions for those who were to follow him. From Japan he had dreams of going to China, but this plan was never realized. Before reaching the mainland, he died. His remains are enshrined in the Church of Good Jesus in Goa. He and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux were declared co-patrons of the missions in 1925. Reflection All of us are called to “go and preach to all nations—see Matthew 28:19. Our preaching is not necessarily on distant shores but to our families, our children, our husband or wife, our coworkers. And we are called to preach not with words, but by our everyday lives. Only by sacrifice, the giving up of all selfish gain, could Francis Xavier be free to bear the Good News to the world. Sacrifice is leaving yourself behind at times for a greater good, the good of prayer, the good of helping someone in need, the good of just listening to another. The greatest gift we have is our time. Francis Xavier gave his to others. Saint Francis Xavier is a Patron Saint of: JapanJewelersMissionsSailors Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor discuss the often overlooked relationships that shaped the life and spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Reflecting on the profound and enduring influence of Thérèse's extended family, Fr. Gallagher takes a special focus on her cousin Marie Guérin, who was both a close friend and spiritual companion to Thérèse. The post TM7 – The Poetry of Saint Thérèse – 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 discuss the often overlooked relationships that shaped the life and spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Reflecting on the profound and enduring influence of Thérèse's extended family, Fr. Gallagher takes a special focus on her cousin Marie Guérin, who was both a close friend and spiritual companion to Thérèse. The post TM6 – Holiness Through Sacrifice – 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 discuss the often overlooked relationships that shaped the life and spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Reflecting on the profound and enduring influence of Thérèse's extended family, Fr. Gallagher takes a special focus on her cousin Marie Guérin, who was both a close friend and spiritual companion to Thérèse. The post TM5 – Path of Grace and Weakness – St. Therese and Marie: The Story of Two Cousins with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.