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"You will succeed in all you do, and light will shine on your path." - Job 22:28 You know how when you walk into a Cathedral it's so quiet, that the quiet echoes? The silence echoes. That's how it is here right now. It's as quiet as His tomb, as empty as His tomb. Match My empty. Match My Silence. Feel His Love there. The air you think you're breathing is Love. Love that inhale. Love that exhale. He loves you. You can trust him. Tell Him you're scared. Tell Him to help you. Pray, 'save me, I need you. This is hard." And then linger in the Silence. Listen for Him in the Silence. Tell Him you're listening for Him in the Silence. I feel for Him in and AS the Silence, and I find Him every time. I Love you, nik nikki@curlynikki.comPlease support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings▶▶ Cash App $NikWalton __________________________________________Surrender Novena Day 8 - Father Ruotolo Dolindo Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away on the flowing current of my grace; close your eyes and do not think of the present, turning your thoughts away from the future just as you would from temptation. Repose in me, believing in my goodness, and I promise you by my love that if you say “You take care of it” I will take care of it all; I will console you, liberate you and guide you.O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times)Mother, I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you I always want to belong completely to Jesus.Amen"In fact, Mary is so silent that the evangelists say little about the Mother of God. She is entirely absorbed by contemplation, adoration, and prayer. She hides herself in Her Son; She exists only in Her Son. She disappears in Her Son (.) The attitude of Mary is that of listening. She is completely turned to the word of the Son. Mary does not speak. She simply wants to submit to God like a trusting child. Her fiat is tot a I and joyful. She intends to receive God's will through Jesus." - Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Power of SilenceIsaiah 43"God's timing might be sooner than you think. Be ready." - Unknown
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
Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 2 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict's pontificate gave to the Catholic Church! To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org
Salt & Light Catholic Radio presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 2 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict's pontificate gave to the Catholic Church! To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org
Salt & Light Catholic Radio presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 2 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict's pontificate gave to the Catholic Church! To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org
"You will succeed in all you do, and light will shine on your path." - Job 22:28 You know how when you walk into a cathedral it's so quiet, that the quiet echoes? The silence echoes. That's how it is here right now. It's as quiet as His tomb, as empty as His tomb match. Match My empty. Match My Silence. Feel His Love there. The air you think you're breathing is Love. Love that inhale. Love that exhale. He loves you. You can trust him. Tell him you're scared. Tell him to help you. Pray, 'save me, I need you. This is hard." And then linger in the Silence. Listen for Him in the Silence. Tell Him you're listening for Him in the Silence. I feel for Hm in and AS the Silence, and I find Him every time. I Love you, nik nikki@curlynikki.com Please support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings ▶▶ Cash App $NikWalton __________________________________________ LINKS Surrender Novena #1 (All nine days in one place!) Surrender Novena #2 (All nine days in one place!) Surrender Novena Day 8 - Father Ruotolo Dolindo Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away on the flowing current of my grace; close your eyes and do not think of the present, turning your thoughts away from the future just as you would from temptation. Repose in me, believing in my goodness, and I promise you by my love that if you say “You take care of it” I will take care of it all; I will console you, liberate you and guide you. O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times) Mother, I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you I always want to belong completely to Jesus. Amen "In fact, Mary is so silent that the evangelists say little about the Mother of God. She is entirely absorbed by contemplation, adoration, and prayer. She hides herself in Her Son; She exists only in Her Son. She disappears in Her Son (.) The attitude of Mary is that of listening. She is completely turned to the word of the Son. Mary does not speak. She simply wants to submit to God like a trusting child. Her fiat is tot a I and joyful. She intends to receive God's will through Jesus." - Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Power of Silence Isaiah 43 "God's timing might be sooner than you think. Be ready." - Unknown
Salt & Light Catholic Radio presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 2 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict's pontificate gave to the Catholic Church! To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org
Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the XVI” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 1 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict's pontificate gave to the Catholic Church! Today's episode offers a conclusion to the first Chapter of this book. To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org
Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 1 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict's pontificate gave to the Catholic Church! To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org
Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 1 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict's pontificate gave to the Catholic Church! Today's episode focuses on "THe Liturgy." To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org
Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads parts of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict's pontificate gave to the Catholic Church! Today's episode is an Introduction to Chapter 1. To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org
Renowned theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah delivered the keynote address for Christendom's 2024 Summer Consortium. In his address, Cardinal Sarah reflected on Pope St. John Paul II's impact and legacy, particularly emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the Catholic faith and the Church's teachings.Learn more about the 2024 Summer Consortium here: https://www.christendom.edu/2024/06/20/cardinal-sarah-george-weigel-patrick-madrid-and-others-discuss-pope-st-john-paul-iis-legacy-at-annual-summer-consortium.
Renowned theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah celebrated Mass for attendees of Christendom's 2024 Summer Consortium in the college's Christ the King Chapel, speaking glowingly of Christendom during his homily. Learn more about the 2024 Summer Consortium here: https://www.christendom.edu/2024/06/20/cardinal-sarah-george-weigel-patrick-madrid-and-others-discuss-pope-st-john-paul-iis-legacy-at-annual-summer-consortium.
In this episode, Madeline chats with Mike Gamba, a civil engineer with his own firm. During their conversation, they discuss the perks of living in mountains, his faith life growing up, what lead to his borderline atheist phase, the class the changed his mind, the influence of the Sandy Hook shooting in coming home, exploring honestly, his degree in geological engineering from Colorado School of Mines, who has the final authority on what is true, the Great Commission, childish vs. child-like, diaconate training, docility to God's will, and so much more!During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include episodes 42 and 45, The Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah, and Modern Physics and Ancient Faith by Stephen Barr.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!-link: Sofia and Grace's episodes
In this episode, Fr. Joseph Fessio joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Robert Cardinal Sarah's new book, “He Gave Us So Much: A Tribute to Benedict XVI.” Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Fr. Joseph Fessio joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Robert Cardinal Sarah's new book, “He Gave Us So Much: A Tribute to Benedict XVI.” Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
Evan Collins interviews Fr. Fessio on a book tribute to Pope Benedict XVI, exploring his spiritual legacy and mentorship. The post In Conversation with Fr. Joseph Fessio – He Gave Us So Much by Robert Cardinal Sarah – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
We check out the good Cardinal's endorsement of Bishop Schneider's catechism.
In this episode, Madeline chats with David Paiz, an aerospace engineer and her cousin-in-law. During their conversation, they discuss his childhood in Guatemala and California, his undergrad at Embry-Riddle in aerospace engineering, his agnostic phase, his and his wife Kelly's journey back to Catholicism, the different engineering jobs he's had, the difference between different engineering jobs, his favorite parts of Guatemalan culture, why he moved back to the US, his love for his current parish community, Exodus 90 and his fruit from it, the importance of fraternity and community, St. Joseph the Worker and what holy work is, impactful books, the importance of silence, his love of the rosary, and so much more!During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include Exodus 90, The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henry J. M. Nouwen, The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn, The Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah, episode 16 of this podcast.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!
Serenity Prayer, introduction, star spangled banner, no free lunch, political priorities, The Rape of the Mind, Robert Cardinal Sarah, conclusion
Robert Cardinal Sarah shares his thoughts about instructing the hearts and minds of everyone whose goal is to a live fruitful, happy life, culminating in the contemplation of the Heavenly Father in the next.
Beauty in Our Sacred Space: Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he reflects upon the truth, beauty and goodness found in our sacred spaces of worship. Discover the critical role silence and beauty play in fostering our Catholic faith and in building our Catholic community. In this program Archbishop Sample recommends the book: The Power of Silence Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah https://ignatius.com/the-power-of-silence-posp/.Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform.Learn more about the Archdiocese of Portland.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Voice of the Shepherd is produced by Mater Dei Radio in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Portland.
In this episode, Madeline chats with Deacon Jim Caristi, a retired computer science professor from Valparaiso University and one of the deacons from her home parish. During the course of their conversation, they discuss his early interest in math and languages, his various avenues of research, the hand in hand nature of math and computer science, how he got entrenched in computer science, helping develop VU's computer science major from a minor, the Go programming language, parallelism, what it's like to work at a school not affiliated with your denomination, the state of affairs between Catholicism and Lutheranism, the doctrine of the True Presence, how he ended up as a deacon, his legendary 50th birthday piano recital, what a deacon is and does, his experience with Newman Centers, burnout, the growing number of deacons vs. priests, the importance of listening and relaxation, silence, being a night owl, Teilhard de Chardin, infinities, being open to God's path for you, and many more!During the course of their conversation, they make reference to The Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!
In this episode, Madeline chats with Fr. Chris Corbally, SJ, an English Jesuit priest and astronomer who works for the Vatican Observatory. During their conversation, they discuss the science mandate of the Vatican Observatory, the difference between astronomy and astrology, how the Jesuits combined his two callings, the long formation process for Jesuits, spectroscopy, variable stars, how he joined the Vatican Observatory, star formation, astroseismology, the Word of God in nature, doing science as imitating God, how his scientist vocation affects his priestly one, redeeming situations, his favorite prayer practices, the capacity and emergence of religion in humans, the existence of extraterrestrial life, the different charisms of the church, and much more!In the course of their conversation, they make many references that you can explore more. Some important references listeners should check out include Proverbs chapter 8, The Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah, the Redemptorist Renewal Center near Tucson, episode 4 of this podcast, and a YouTube video about extraterrestrials and Catholicism.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!
Our modern world is wildly technocratic and its essential religion is rapidly becoming a mix of scientism and consumerism. As such, there has never been a more important time to stand against this dark tide by a return to the deepest meaning of what it is to be human. In this episode I explore a beautiful quote from Robert Cardinal Sarah that reminds us of the crucial importance of prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and why mystery is something we need to ever more deeply engage with, accept and value. Grab your free access to my awesome resource for Catholic teachers right here: https://cf.onecatholicteacher.com/oct-opt-in (https://cf.onecatholicteacher.com/oct-opt-in) Find out about booking Jonathan to come and speak at your school or event https://cf.onecatholicteacher.com/catholic-speaking (https://cf.onecatholicteacher.com/catholic-speaking)
Internationally renowned author and theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah was honored during Christendom College's 2022 Commencement Ceremonies, with the college awarding him an honorary doctorate of humane letters before he delivered this year's commencement address.
Church of the Magdalen - Fr. Derek Thome - Year B "Authentic moral conduct is the reflection of the One whom I have received in my heart, and he is defined by his love, perfection, sanctity, and goodness." - Robert Cardinal Sarah "John Paul II himself explained that the path (hodos; Greek for path - reference today's Gospel "along the way") marked out by the divine Law is not a moral police ordinance, but the mind of God." - Robert Cardinal Sarah (my own emphasis added) Both from the Book: God or Nothing
Rosie Chinea Shawver leads the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders. The daughter of Puerto Rican and Cuban parents she has worked in campus ministry, border and immigration outreach for 20 years and has degrees in Psychology, Healthcare and Social Issues as well as a Masters in Divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Follow Rosie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiechineashawver/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiechineashawver/) Follow CALL (Catholic Association of Latino Leaders): http://www.call-usa.org/ (www.call-usa.org) The book we mentioned on the show: https://catholic.store/publisher/ignatius-press/title/the-power-of-silence-against-the-dictatorship-of-noise-1 (The Power of Silence) (Robert Cardinal Sarah)
A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Four people were killed in Myanmar on Monday, after the Burmese army shelled a Catholic church. Hundreds of people had sought refuge in the church amid clashes between the military and a group called the People's Defense Force. Vatican News reported that all those killed and injured were Catholics. English Catholic bishops are warning against a proposed bill, that would legalize assisted suicide in the United Kingdom. The bill would make assisted suicide available to those who are terminally ill, with a diagnosis of six months or less. England's bishops have said a true culture of caring protects the sick, vulnerable and elderly. Dioceses in the state of New York are updating their COVID-19 guidelines. Parishes in Brooklyn and Queens are now open to full capacity. Parishes in the Archdiocese of New York will again be using collection baskets, physical bulletins, and hymnals in churches. Pope Francis has reportedly hinted that there will soon be a new head of the Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship. The position has been vacant since February, when the pope accepted the retirement of Robert Cardinal Sarah. Projected candidates include two Italian bishops and an English archbishop. Today is the feast of Saint Bede, an English priest, monk, and scholar. Saint Bede is remembered for his personal holiness and intellectual brilliance. He is a doctor of the Church.
This week's episode is about the healing power of silence. I share a part of my journey into the discovery of silence and the gifts we can find there. I also share some practical tips you can use each day to start a practice into finding silence in your life and how it can provide healing. Notes: The Power of Silence Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah with Nicolas Diat Ignatianspirituality.com https://www.jesuits.org/our-work/retreat-centers/ www.theforwardhealingproject.com forwardhealingproject@gmail.com healinghopefulhearts@gmail.com Instagram/forwadhealingproject Instagram/healinghopefulhearts Twitter/forwardhealing
A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis may soon appoint a new head of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and the Discipline of Sacraments. Several sources in Rome have told Catholic News Agency the appointment may take place before the Feast of the Ascension, on May 13th. Robert Cardinal Sarah led the Congregation until February, when Pope Francis accepted his resignation. It is rumored that a bishop of a diocese in Northern Italy could be appointed to lead the congregation. A bishop in Spain is asking Catholics around the world to join him in prayer for the Catholic Church in Germany. Members of the Church in Germany have planned an event, on May 10, to offer blessings for same-sex partners. Several priests, deacons, pastoral workers, and even some bishops, will reportedly participate in the event. The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said in March that the Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions. And finally, the bishop of Allentown in Pennsylvania has proclaimed a jubilee year to promote greater dedication to the Holy Eucharist. The Year of the Real Presence began on Divine Mercy Sunday. It will end on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, in 2022. The jubilee also coincides with the 60th anniversary of the diocese of Allentown. A recent Pew Research study found that only thirty-one percent of U.S. Catholics believe that the bread and wine used in the Eucharist become the Body and Blood of Jesus. This is a fundamental teaching, central to the Catholic faith.
Why I Can't Focus And Get Clarity My wife and I were at a gala recently...it was a socially distant, sparse crowd celebrating the culture-changing work of Martin Luther King Jr. A business owner came up to me and said, “I’m reading your book and want you to know that I feel like you are writing directly to me.” Curious, I asked, “what's in the book made you feel that way?” Her response, “I’m in constant chaos.” We regularly poll our clients and those who attend our in-person live events and online workshops and the number one piece of feedback we receive from business owners and key leaders is, “I cannot focus.” Focus is an interesting word that carries with it the ideas of clarity, center, core, or bull’s eye. We blame the current culture of screens, screams, and scram. The truth is we don’t have to scroll the devices (screens). We don’t have to turn on the news and noise (screams). We don’t have to do everything we have been invited to do (scram). Hundreds of years ago the word focus was synonymous w/ a fireplace in a home... a hearth that was the center of the room where people gather. I love a (controlled) fire. Honestly, one of my favorite places on earth may be wherever there is an outdoor fire that we can stare at. I’ve heard it called “nature’s tv”. It’s true. I cannot stop staring, constantly stoking this dancing stage of contorted and vivid flames; never the same shape or rhythm and yet in constant motion. Business owners tell us they feel like they are constantly trying to put out little fires that always exist. But what if those “little fires” are not threats to the business, but instead are lights along the path towards the vision that has been laid out. What if those are fires not meant to be extinguished, but instead meant to light the path to the real destination. We cannot focus because we do not want to put in the effort to focus. Please don’t be offended, but for most of us (save our first responders whose job is to intentionally respond to chaos), we react to chaos because it makes us feel needed; harrowed. Robert Cardinal Sarah in his book The Power Of Silence says, “Without noise (chaos), man is feverish, lost. Noise gives him security, like a drug on which he has become dependent…noise is a whirlwind that avoids facing itself.” We get to tell people when they ask how we’re doing, “I’ve just been so busy.” Busy is not envied. Busy is not the goal. Helpful, meaningful, transformational, impactful, useful….those are worthy goals. Busy is... busy. How do we stop succumbing to busy, loosen our addiction with the “feeling needed” that chaos brings and instead be content in who we have been made to be? We need to introduce more silence into our day-to-day. Sarah goes on to say, “Without the capacity for silence, man is incapable of hearing, loving, and understanding the people around him. Clarity is born of silence.” Clarity is born of silence. Do you want clarity? You will need to make more time for silence that Sarah contends leads to a heart “that is able to hear, to listen, and to welcome.” One you go silent, all the sudden you will begin to hear the things that truly matter instead of just the things that are busy. Silence used to be a societal value, now noise has assumed the podium. You can take it back... and gain the clarity you are looking for. Scott Beebe is the founder of Business On Purpose, author of Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters. Scott also hosts The Business On Purpose Podcast and can be found at mybusinessonpurpose.com.
Why I Can't Focus And Get Clarity My wife and I were at a gala recently...it was a socially distant, sparse crowd celebrating the culture-changing work of Martin Luther King Jr. A business owner came up to me and said, “I'm reading your book and want you to know that I feel like you are writing directly to me.” Curious, I asked, “what's in the book made you feel that way?” Her response, “I'm in constant chaos.” We regularly poll our clients and those who attend our in-person live events and online workshops and the number one piece of feedback we receive from business owners and key leaders is, “I cannot focus.” Focus is an interesting word that carries with it the ideas of clarity, center, core, or bull's eye. We blame the current culture of screens, screams, and scram. The truth is we don't have to scroll the devices (screens). We don't have to turn on the news and noise (screams). We don't have to do everything we have been invited to do (scram). Hundreds of years ago the word focus was synonymous w/ a fireplace in a home... a hearth that was the center of the room where people gather. I love a (controlled) fire. Honestly, one of my favorite places on earth may be wherever there is an outdoor fire that we can stare at. I've heard it called “nature's tv”. It's true. I cannot stop staring, constantly stoking this dancing stage of contorted and vivid flames; never the same shape or rhythm and yet in constant motion. Business owners tell us they feel like they are constantly trying to put out little fires that always exist. But what if those “little fires” are not threats to the business, but instead are lights along the path towards the vision that has been laid out. What if those are fires not meant to be extinguished, but instead meant to light the path to the real destination. We cannot focus because we do not want to put in the effort to focus. Please don't be offended, but for most of us (save our first responders whose job is to intentionally respond to chaos), we react to chaos because it makes us feel needed; harrowed. Robert Cardinal Sarah in his book The Power Of Silence says, “Without noise (chaos), man is feverish, lost. Noise gives him security, like a drug on which he has become dependent…noise is a whirlwind that avoids facing itself.” We get to tell people when they ask how we're doing, “I've just been so busy.” Busy is not envied. Busy is not the goal. Helpful, meaningful, transformational, impactful, useful….those are worthy goals. Busy is... busy. How do we stop succumbing to busy, loosen our addiction with the “feeling needed” that chaos brings and instead be content in who we have been made to be? We need to introduce more silence into our day-to-day. Sarah goes on to say, “Without the capacity for silence, man is incapable of hearing, loving, and understanding the people around him. Clarity is born of silence.” Clarity is born of silence. Do you want clarity? You will need to make more time for silence that Sarah contends leads to a heart “that is able to hear, to listen, and to welcome.” One you go silent, all the sudden you will begin to hear the things that truly matter instead of just the things that are busy. Silence used to be a societal value, now noise has assumed the podium. You can take it back... and gain the clarity you are looking for. Scott Beebe is the founder of Business On Purpose, author of Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters. Scott also hosts The Business On Purpose Podcast and can be found at mybusinessonpurpose.com.
How To Make Time For Everything Amidst the various equalities throughout our world; wealth, culture, educational opportunities, food security, etc., there lies one resource that will always be provided in equal measure. Time. Every week our clock resets with 168 units (hours) of time that systematically tick off each second for 604,800 consecutive beats. Tick. Tick. Tick. Edward called me last week and asked simply, “why does Cynthia stay till 630 every night to get her work done? Every week, she is logging overtime in a role that has never needed over time.” Business owners around the world are asking, “how do I make time for everything?” Key leaders and employees ask the same, “how do we make time for everything?” Before we suggest a helpful strategy, it is first crucial that we dive into why we can’t seem to make time for everything. The answer lies somewhere within the not-so-forgotten path of silence. During the year 2020 the American culture played its part in a pandemic that was plagued by rhythmless noise without the solid drumbeat of coordination, vision, and planning. Within that pandemic lodged a feverish height of social, political, and racial topsyterviness. The beginning of 2021 did not relent as the Government spiraled in response to an insurrection within the Capital building fueled at the highest level of power. The headline for each evening news program became a ping pong match of interchangeable breaking news revolving between COVID and protests. Over time, although both were incredibly serious and important, the coverage became noise...not sound, not information...noise. Interesting to look at the evolution of the word noise. It is said to have meant “quarreling” in the Middle English voice. More insightful, though is the Latin room that noise is birthed out of... nausea. You know that green feeling you get when you are on a boat in the ocean and it just won’t stop pitching and yawing? That is what incessant noise does to us. It nauseates the mind. It causes a seasickness of sorts for the brain that creates a fog where our only goal is to stop feeling sick. I heard recently a couple say this of the importance of our physical health, “when you are healthy you have a thousand dreams, but when you are ill you have but one dream.” Why can’t we make time for everything at work? Why can’t we make time for everything at home? Why can’t we make time for everything regarding our hobbies, interests, and relationships? We have mind-nausea in response to the breaking news of everything. We have only one next step...turn the noise off and embrace intentional silence. In his reflective book The Power Of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah writes, “Without noise, man is feverish, lost. Noise gives him security, like a drug on which he has become dependent. With its festive appearance, noise is a whirlwind that avoids facing itself.” Sarah goes on to write, “Agitation becomes a tranquilizer, a sedative, a morphine pump...But this noise is dangerous, deceptive medicine, a diabolic lie that helps man avoid confronting himself in his interior emptiness. The awakening will necessarily be brutal.” Wow, “noise is a whirlwind that avoids facing itself.” Why can’t I make time for everything? Because we do not want to do the hard work of facing ourselves...facing our real work. It is so much easier to bang out some emails in the name of work. It is so much easier to watch a tutorial video in the name of work. It is so much easier to do the easier thing in the name of work. It is so much easier to listen to the latest, loudest voice asking us to do something that seemed important in the moment, just to find out it was another distraction along the neon-lit path of noise. Noise to me is a lot like Vegas; a lot of lights, a lot of motion, a lot of activity, a lot of busy… And a lot of regret. All the while noise rages and the important work gets left undone. Still, Blaise Pascal’s quote remains one of my favorites, “All the unhappiness of men arises from one single fact, that they cannot sit quietly in their own homes.” Noise is hitting refresh on the news site. Noise is scrolling and scrolling and scrolling. Noise is a life on auto-piloted repeat with no thought of stopping or interjecting. Noise is whatever is taking you from your real work. In one of the great parenting moments in history, Manoah, a Jewish father at the time that Israel was led by a series of judges, asks God, “what is the mission of this child to be?” In other words, what is the important work you have created this child to carry out? That is my question for you today, what is the important work that you have been created to carry out? It might be bookkeeping, teaching, sweeping, coordinating, calling, documenting, estimating, bidding, flying, diagnosing, or calming. Noise will most certainly keep you from that important work and lock you into a nauseating diet of ick. The question remains, how do you make time for everything? You don’t. Instead, make time for the things that matter...and not everything matters. We train our heroic business owners and key leaders to build a simple ideal weekly schedule. If you were to list out all of the important work that you need to tackle each week, what is it and how long would each task take? Block it all out throughout a weekly calendar in what Cal Newport would call “deep work” blocks of time. Share that weekly schedule with the people that matter most and ask their permission to help you live by it. Cut out the noise. Cut out the nausea. Get healthy and all of the sudden you will have a thousand dreams...instead of just one.
How To Make Time For Everything Amidst the various equalities throughout our world; wealth, culture, educational opportunities, food security, etc., there lies one resource that will always be provided in equal measure. Time. Every week our clock resets with 168 units (hours) of time that systematically tick off each second for 604,800 consecutive beats. Tick. Tick. Tick. Edward called me last week and asked simply, “why does Cynthia stay till 630 every night to get her work done? Every week, she is logging overtime in a role that has never needed over time.” Business owners around the world are asking, “how do I make time for everything?” Key leaders and employees ask the same, “how do we make time for everything?” Before we suggest a helpful strategy, it is first crucial that we dive into why we can't seem to make time for everything. The answer lies somewhere within the not-so-forgotten path of silence. During the year 2020 the American culture played its part in a pandemic that was plagued by rhythmless noise without the solid drumbeat of coordination, vision, and planning. Within that pandemic lodged a feverish height of social, political, and racial topsyterviness. The beginning of 2021 did not relent as the Government spiraled in response to an insurrection within the Capital building fueled at the highest level of power. The headline for each evening news program became a ping pong match of interchangeable breaking news revolving between COVID and protests. Over time, although both were incredibly serious and important, the coverage became noise...not sound, not information...noise. Interesting to look at the evolution of the word noise. It is said to have meant “quarreling” in the Middle English voice. More insightful, though is the Latin room that noise is birthed out of... nausea. You know that green feeling you get when you are on a boat in the ocean and it just won't stop pitching and yawing? That is what incessant noise does to us. It nauseates the mind. It causes a seasickness of sorts for the brain that creates a fog where our only goal is to stop feeling sick. I heard recently a couple say this of the importance of our physical health, “when you are healthy you have a thousand dreams, but when you are ill you have but one dream.” Why can't we make time for everything at work? Why can't we make time for everything at home? Why can't we make time for everything regarding our hobbies, interests, and relationships? We have mind-nausea in response to the breaking news of everything. We have only one next step...turn the noise off and embrace intentional silence. In his reflective book The Power Of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah writes, “Without noise, man is feverish, lost. Noise gives him security, like a drug on which he has become dependent. With its festive appearance, noise is a whirlwind that avoids facing itself.” Sarah goes on to write, “Agitation becomes a tranquilizer, a sedative, a morphine pump...But this noise is dangerous, deceptive medicine, a diabolic lie that helps man avoid confronting himself in his interior emptiness. The awakening will necessarily be brutal.” Wow, “noise is a whirlwind that avoids facing itself.” Why can't I make time for everything? Because we do not want to do the hard work of facing ourselves...facing our real work. It is so much easier to bang out some emails in the name of work. It is so much easier to watch a tutorial video in the name of work. It is so much easier to do the easier thing in the name of work. It is so much easier to listen to the latest, loudest voice asking us to do something that seemed important in the moment, just to find out it was another distraction along the neon-lit path of noise. Noise to me is a lot like Vegas; a lot of lights, a lot of motion, a lot of activity, a lot of busy… And a lot of regret. All the while noise rages and the important work gets left undone. Still, Blaise Pascal's quote remains one of my favorites, “All the unhappiness of men arises from one single fact, that they cannot sit quietly in their own homes.” Noise is hitting refresh on the news site. Noise is scrolling and scrolling and scrolling. Noise is a life on auto-piloted repeat with no thought of stopping or interjecting. Noise is whatever is taking you from your real work. In one of the great parenting moments in history, Manoah, a Jewish father at the time that Israel was led by a series of judges, asks God, “what is the mission of this child to be?” In other words, what is the important work you have created this child to carry out? That is my question for you today, what is the important work that you have been created to carry out? It might be bookkeeping, teaching, sweeping, coordinating, calling, documenting, estimating, bidding, flying, diagnosing, or calming. Noise will most certainly keep you from that important work and lock you into a nauseating diet of ick. The question remains, how do you make time for everything? You don't. Instead, make time for the things that matter...and not everything matters. We train our heroic business owners and key leaders to build a simple ideal weekly schedule. If you were to list out all of the important work that you need to tackle each week, what is it and how long would each task take? Block it all out throughout a weekly calendar in what Cal Newport would call “deep work” blocks of time. Share that weekly schedule with the people that matter most and ask their permission to help you live by it. Cut out the noise. Cut out the nausea. Get healthy and all of the sudden you will have a thousand dreams...instead of just one.
In this episode, Dylan and Nick talk about why we need more silence in our lives. Many of the ideas discussed are based on the book, The Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah as well as the Bible.
Has your physical, emotional and mental well being fallen by the wayside during all this change and uncertainty? As a people leader, you need to be your best self so you can lead others. Paying extra attention to your own well being is always a good idea. In this episode, we share our top seven strategies from our Leadership Essentials program that help you do just that. Episode highlights: An introduction to our Leadership Essentials Program. Six modules, with a new one released every two weeks, and group coaching taking place every second week. Our physicality is about our capacity to expand and recover energy and is defined by the amount of energy we have. The importance of sleep and why it should be a priority Between the hours of 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM, the brain and body is at its peak rejuvenation cycle. Set up your environment for a good night's sleep - make sure your room is around 17-18 degrees. Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do to keep your energy levels up. Jan's secret ‘prime tea' to help her stay hydrated and curb cravings for caffeine - a mixture of boiling water and CCF seeds (cumin, coriander and fennel). The ideal number of cups of water per day for women is 11. Nitric oxide - a secret weapon when we breathe. Why we all need to learn to breathe through our noses more, especially when we're sleeping. The importance of breathing exercises that we share in our Leadership Essentials Program. Mental health is all about how you focus your energy. The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Toy Schwartz: They say that nothing so interferes with performance and engagement as the inability to concentrate on the task at hand. And in order to perform at our best, we must be able to sustain concentration and then move flexibly between broad and narrow, as well as internal and external focus. Practice self-reflection to improve your energy focus - look inwards to learn more about yourself and what you need. Is the way you talk to yourself disempowering you? The words we use create our environment and experiences. Did you know we all have around 60 to 80,000 thoughts a day and most of them are negative? The three ways to become more aware of yourself through self-talk and how to improve your thoughts. Why we all need to practice being silent to give our brain a rest from the noise. Purposeful silence is a real opportunity for you to top up your mental energy. The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah, says: “Without the capacity for silence, man is incapable of hearing, loving, and understanding the people around him.” Look after your emotional wellbeing by looking after the quality of your energy. Self-care isn't about being selfish. It looks different to different people, but unless you can fill your cup up first, you won't have a lot to give to others. Is there something you can do to take care of your emotions today? Can you learn to say yes to yourself and your needs? Inject some fun and creativity into your days - cook from scratch, tell a joke to your family at the dinner table, or use your skills to garden or paint. Join us for our Leadership Essentials Program, where we share these seven key strategies and more to improve your physical, emotional and mental well being as a people leader. Starting on 25th September 2020. People Leaders Quick Links: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS PROGRAM - https://peopleleaders.com.au/leadership-essentials-program People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/ People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/?trk=cws-cpw-coname-0-0 Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/ Michelle Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/ People Leaders Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/PeopleLeaders/ People Leaders Twitter - https://twitter.com/PeopleLeaders People Leaders Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Final Part: on Hope and What We Can Do This discussion is part of the FORMED Book Club—an online community led by Fr. Joseph Fessio and Joseph Pearce that reads and discusses a different book each month. Go to formedbookclub.ignatius.com to sign up for free! You can find the book here Robert Cardinal Sarah ... Read more The post Episode 14 – The Day Is Now Far Spent – Fr. Joseph Fessio S.J., Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce FBC Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
*Image Credit: *"Marriage," Detail from a 14th century manuscript originating in Catalonia, Spain, available online from the British Library, Catalogue of Illuminated Manuscripts (http://www.bl.uk/catalogues/illuminatedmanuscripts/ILLUMIN.ASP?Size=mid&IllID=60803). (Public Domain) Music Credit: *Special Thank You to Paul Spring for allowing us to use his song "Itasca" from the album Borderline EP (2014)! Episode 7: Celibacy - Summary: In this episode we discussed the history of celibacy in the Church, from Jewish roots in 1st century Palestine up to the Second Lateran Council in the high middle ages. Celibacy in some form seems to exist in the apostolic and early church. So too did the ordination of married men. The debates are what the situation looked like: was celibacy required for all priests after ordination, even married ones? Did married priests separate from their wives, live Josephite marriage with them, or continue to have sexual relations with them? How did it come to the point that different parts of the Church developed different practices? The Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient historians show that some members of the Jewish sect known as the Essenes practiced celibacy. The Levitical priesthood also abstained from sexual relations with their wives during their service in the temple. The New Testament must be understood in this context, where sexual continence and even a more monastic form of celibate life were already known. As we stated in the episode, we tried to carefully limit our theological discussion. But for your reference, here are some of the key Bible passages to be aware of: • 1 Samuel 221:4-5- David and his men eat the bread of the presence, having assured Ahimelek the priest that they have "kept themselves from women." • Luke 4:38-39 - Jesus heals Simon Peter's mother in law. This episode indicates Peter was married at some point, but it is unknown if he was a widower or still married. • Matthew 19:12 - "For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others--and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it." • Matthew 19:29 - "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life." • Philippians 4:3 - Paul asks his "yoke mate," to help resolve a conflict between some Christian women named in the letter to the Philippians. Some see this as a reference to Paul's wife. • 1 Corinthians 7:8 - "Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion." • 1 Timothy 4:3 - Paul tells Timothy that prohibiting people from getting married is a sign of false teachers. • 1 Timothy 3:1-2 - Paul tells Timothy that overseers (bishops) should be, "husband of one wife." Some church fathers see this as a negative criteria; in other words, bishops must not be husband of more than one wife, since remarrying may have suggested a lack of sexual self-discipline in their culture. Celibacy in the early Church seems to have been connected with the Eucharistic celebration, not the ascetic ideals of monasticism which emerged a little later. This being the case, the practice may ultimately be traceable back to the Jewish roots of Christianity and is not as likely to be derived from sects that were against marriage or despised the body. Church fathers drew parallels between the Old Testament high priests, priests and Levites, and the bishops, presbyters, and deacons of the New Testament. That said, we have to largely infer the practice of the early church in the 2nd and 3rd centuries indirectly. Based on the statements of local councils in the 4th century, as Jesuit scholar Christian Cochini explains, it seems that the likely expected practice was for priests to separate from their wives or live chastely with them following ordination. This was not practiced consistently in reality, prompting numerous councils to reiterate the discipline expected for deacons, priests and bishops. In the West, local councils such as the Council of Elvira, held around 305 in what is now Granada, Spain unequivocally called for priests to abstain from sexual relations with their wives after ordination. It was followed by other local councils in Arles and Carthage (390). The first ecumenical council, the Council of Nicaea in 325, may have touched on the issue as well in its ambiguous third canon. Some excerpts from these councils read as follows: • Council of Elvira (circa 305), Canon 33: "It has seemed good absolutely to forbid the bishops, the priests, and the deadons, i.e. all the clerics in the service of the ministry, to have [sexual] relations with their wives and procreate children; should anyone do so, let him be excluded from the honor of the clergy." (Cochini, p. 159). • *Council of Nicaea (325), Canon 3 *"On the women who live with clerics": "The great Council has absolutely forbidden bishops, priests, and deacons - in other words, all the members of the clergy - to have with them a sister-companion with the exception of a mother, a sister, an aunt, or, lastly, only those persons who are beyond any suspicion." (Cochini, p. 185) • Council of Carthage (390): "Bishop Genethlius says: As was previously said, it is fitting that the holy bishops and priests of God as well as the Levites, i.e., those who are in the service of the divine sacraments, observe perfect continence, so that they may obtain in all simplicity what they are asking from God; what the apostles taught and what antiquity itself observed, let us also endeavor to keep. "The bishops declared unanimously: It pleases us all that bishop, priest, and deacon, guardians of purity, abstain from [conjugal intercourse] with their wives, so that those who serve at the altar may keep a perfect chastity."(Cochini, p. 5) • 2nd Council of Arles (442-506) Canon 2: "One cannot elevate to the priesthood a man bound by marriage unless he has first converted to continence." Canon 3: "If a cleric, starting for order of the diaconate, dates to take with him a woman to 'console himself,' let him be rejected from communion. An exception is to be made for his grandmother [mother], sister, niece, or a wife who has converted [to continence]. If she refuses to separate [from the cleric], the woman will also be punished in the same way." (compare with Canon 3 form Nicaea). (Cochini, p. 273). But what did the fathers of Nicaea mean? Were priests' wives included or excluded from the category of women allowed to still live with priests? One Byzantine historian said that a respected confessor named Paphnutius intervened to convince the council not to impose celibacy on married priests. Yet Norman Tanner, in his book The Councils of the Church, notes that some scholars believe the canon refers not to celibacy at all, but to the scandalous practice of some religious teachers living with their female disciples, as Paul of Samosata notoriously did (Tanner, 38). As centuries past and the middle ages dawned, amidst widespread upheaval, differences emerged between Eastern and Western practice. One attempt at reform and compromise in recognition of the status quo in some regards for the Eastern church occurred at the Qunisext Council, also called the Council in Trullo (held in 691). Today it remains foundational for Eastern canon law. The full text of Canon 13 from Trullo reads: • " *Canon 13: *"Since we know it to be handed down as a rule of the Roman Church that those who are deemed worthy to be advanced to the diaconate or presbyterate should promise no longer to cohabit with their wives, we, preserving the ancient rule and apostolic perfection and order, will that the lawful marriages of men who are in holy orders be from this time forward firm, by no means dissolving their union with their wives nor depriving them of their mutual intercourse at a convenient time. Wherefore, if anyone shall have been found worthy to be ordained subdeacon, or deacon, or presbyter, he is by no means to be prohibited from admittance to such a rank, even if he shall live with a lawful wife. Nor shall it be demanded of him at the time of his ordination that he promise to abstain from lawful intercourse with his wife: lest we should affect injuriously marriage constituted by God and blessed by his presence, as the Gospel says: "What God has joined together let no man put asunder;" and the Apostle says, "Marriage is honourable and the bed undefiled;" and again, "Are you bound to a wife? Seek not to be loosed." But we know, as they who assembled at Carthage (with a care for the honest life of the clergy) said, that subdeacons, who handle the Holy Mysteries, and deacons, and presbyters should abstain from their consorts according to their own course [of ministration]. So that what has been handed down through the Apostles and preserved by ancient custom, we too likewise maintain, knowing that there is a time for all things and especially for fasting and prayer. For it is meet that they who assist at the divine altar should be absolutely continent when they are handling holy things, in order that they may be able to obtain from God what they ask in sincerity. "If therefore anyone shall have dared, contrary to the Apostolic Canons, to deprive any of those who are in holy orders, presbyter, or deacon, or subdeacon of cohabitation and intercourse with his lawful wife, let him be deposed. In like manner also if any presbyter or deacon on pretence of piety has dismissed his wife, let him be excluded from communion; and if he persevere in this let him be deposed." Despite maintaining that celibacy even for married priests was the norm, various social and political factors combined with lack of priestly formation continued to cause this norm to not be followed consistently in the West either well into the middle ages. But whereas the Council in Trullo had allowed married priests to continue to have sex with their wives, the Gregorian Reformers and Second Lateran Council (1139) took the opposite approach. Desiring to enforce canon law and a vision of apostolic life, as well as crack down hard on the entanglement of the clergy in the secular feudal order, Lateran II forbade the ordination of married men, prohibited anyone from claiming a position in the church as their inheritance, and forbade the faithful to attend the masses of married priests. It is important to remember that these canons were part of a larger reform program which also targeted simony and lay investiture in an effort to fight corruption and scandal in the Church. Lateran II (1139): • Canon 6 - "We also decree that those who in the subdiaconate and higher orders have contracted marriage or have concubines, be deprived of their office and ecclesiastical benefice. For since they should be and be called the temple of God, the vessel of the Lord, the abode of the Holy Spirit, it is unbecoming that they indulge in marriage and in impurities." • Canon 16 - "It is beyond doubt that ecclesiastical honors are bestowed not in consideration of blood relationship but of merit, and the Church of God does not look for any successor with hereditary rights, but demands for its guidance and for the administration of its offices upright, wise, and religious persons. Wherefore, in virtue of our Apostolic authority we forbid that anyone appropriate or presume to demand on the plea of hereditary right churches, prebends, deaneries, chaplaincies, or any ecclesiastical offices. If anyone, prompted by dishonesty or animated by ambition, dare attempt this, he shall be duly punished and his demands disregarded." You can read about the Church's current teaching on clerical celibacy in paragraphs 1579 and 1580 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Sources and Further Reading: • The Councils of the Church by Norman Tanner (The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2016). • Renewing the Church: The Signifance of the Council in Trullo by Demetrios J. Constantelos (Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 2006) - An Orthodox perspective on the Council in Trullo. • The Apostolic Origins of Priestly Celibacy by Christian Cochini, S.J. , translated by Nelly Arans (Ignatius Press, 1990 - original French edition published 1981) - Foundational for the modern Catholic perspective on the history of celibacy. • Celibacy in the Early Church: The Beginnings of a Discipline of Obligatory Continence for Clerics the East and West by Stefan Heid, translated by Michael J. Miller (Ignatius Press, 2000 - original German edition published 1997). • A Short History of Byzantium by John Julius Norwich (Alfred A. Knopf, 1997) - Includes succinct sketch of the historical context of the Council in Trullo. • The Civilization of the Middle Ages by Norman F. Cantor (Harper Collins, 1993) - Includes general background on the Gregorian Reforms and society in the middle ages. • Medieval Christianity: A New History by Kevin Madigan (Yale University Press, 2015). • Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity by John Bergsma (Image, 2019). • The Body and Society: Men, Women, and Sexual Renunciation in Early Christianity by Peter Brown (Columbia University Press, 1988). • From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy, and the Crisis of the Catholic Church by Benedict XVI and Robert Cardinal Sarah, translated by Michael J. Miller (Ignatius Press, 2020) • _The History of the Church _by Eusebius, translated by G.A. Williamson, revised and edited by Andrew Louth (Penguin, 1989). • Medieval Sourcebook, Fordham University- Canons of Lateran II (https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/basis/lateran2.asp) • New Advent (Online Catholic Encyclopedia) - Canons of the Council in Trullo (https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3814.htm)
We continue our exploration of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent”—a tour de force response to the present darkness in the Church. From the New York City skyline to the meaning of the word “Modernism”. We continue our discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent”. You can find ... Read more The post Episode 3 – The Day Is Now Far Spent – Fr. Joseph Fessio S.J., Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce FBC Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
We continue our exploration of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent”—a tour de force response to the present darkness in the Church. From the New York City skyline to the meaning of the word “Modernism”. We continue our discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent”. You can find ... Read more The post Episode 3 – The Day Is Now Far Spent – Fr. Joseph Fessio S.J., Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce FBC Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
We examine the subject matter of Judas Iscariot; the traitor, who still haunts are memories in the Gospels and his shadow looms over the Church today over priests especially and we look at the article Alas Judas Iscariot, by Robert Cardinal Sarah from .C.E.R.C Catholic Education Resource Center. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ned-jabbar/message
Pope Francis, echoing Pope St. Paul VI, said, “I’d prefer to give my life before changing the law of celibacy.” What do poverty, chastity, and obedience have to do with love?Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
What does “ontological” mean, and why is there an “ontological bond” between priestly ministry and sexual continence? The second installment in our study of Cardinal Sarah and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s “From the Depths of Our Hearts.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
Surprise! The boys come off of the hiatus for a surprise episode addressing concerns of how to continue to live and grow in faith amidst these times of uncertainty and isolation. Enjoy!Recommended Reads: The Noonday Devil: Acedia, The Unnamed Evil of Our Times, Dom Jean-Charles Nault; The Power of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah; From the Depths of Our Hearts, Robert Cardinal Sarah and Papa Benny; Strangers to the City, Michael Casey; The Lord, Romano Guardini; Jesus of Nazareth trilogy, Papa Benny; The Life of Christ, Fulton J. Sheen; To Know Christ Jesus, Frank Sheed; The Thrawn Trilogy, Timothy Zahn.Recommended Prayers: Litany of Trust; the freakin' Rosary; special recognition of Sunday as a day of rest and prayer.
In today's episode I share a great insight from the new book by Robert Cardinal Sarah. It's a great reminder that no matter what we face there is one great purpose to the Christian life. I also share some thoughts about how every Catholic teacher can use the various challenges of the corona virus to deepen in their vocation.
An introduction to the 2020 book on priestly celibacy by Cardinal Sarah and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: Who wrote it and why?Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
On hope and what we can do. The final episode of our discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
Courage, generosity, and gratuitousness. The FORMED Book Club panel continues its discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
Should we all fast from social media during Lent? Hear what Cardinal Sarah has to say about “the thieves of the sacred fire.” The FORMED Book Club panel continues its discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
“Do not be afraid because of your small numbers. It not a matter of winning elections or influencing opinions.... Faith is like a fire. The person himself must be on fire in order to be able to transmit it. Watch over this sacred fire! May it be your heat in the depths of the winter of the West. When a fire illumines the night, people gradually gather around it. That must be your hope.”The FORMED Book Club panel continues its discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
“In the twenty-first century, totalitarianism has a more pernicious face. Its name is the idolatry of complete and absolute freedom.” The FORMED Book Club panel continues its discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
“Speed and artificiality cannot lead us to God.” Transhumanism, smartphone addiction, and insanity: How can we start living in the real world? We continue our exploration of chapter 7 of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s 2019 book “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
“Modern man has amnesia. Even the darkest pages of history must not be forgotten.” The FORMED Book Club takes on chapter 7 (“Where Is the World Headed?”) of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s 2019 book “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
This week, the boys discuss a recent study regarding our culture's inability to endure silence. They go over what this study says about modern man, what it says about our Church today, and what we can do to improve our “untutored minds.” Enjoy the episode, as well as the irony of us recording audio noise instructing you to eliminate noise.THE STUDY: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/345/6192/75.full (Note: a log-in is required, but subscription is free)Recommended Reads: The Power of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah; Time for God, Jacques Philippe.
What are philanthropic groups like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation doing in Africa? This week, we discuss Cardinal Sarah’s take on ideological colonialism in “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
Humane economics, fair-trade coffee, and respect for creation: Can we really save the world? The FORMED Book Club continues its march through Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent.” This week, we are covering the chapter on “The Hatred of Man.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
The Novus Ordo, the purpose of bishops’ conferences, and the struggle against pandemic self-hatred. The FORMED Book Club panel continues its discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
Robert Cardinal Sarah was appointed by Pope Francis in 2014 as the Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. He has said of his efforts for the renewal of the sacred liturgy that “Pope Francis has asked me to continue the extraordinary liturgical work Pope Benedict began.” Cardinal Sarah is the author of three interview books with Nicolas Dait: God or Nothing (2015), The Power of Silence (2017), and The Day is Now Far Spent (2019). You can follow Cardinal Sarah on Facebook and Twitter.
What is sloth—acedia—and do we find it in Catholic liturgy today? We take on another chapter of Cardinal Sarah’s 2019 book “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
Cardinal Sarah takes on ugliness and beauty, acedia and joy, despair and hope. We continue our journey through his 2019 tour-de-force “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
From the New York City skyline to the meaning of the word “Modernism.” We continue our discussion of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent.”Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
We begin our exploration of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Day Is Now Far Spent”—a tour de force response to the present darkness in the Church. In this week's reading, the cardinal pays a special tribute to such controversial churchmen as Henri de Lubac, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (all Ignatius Press authors). What he says may surprise you.Support the show (https://www.ignatius.com/Donation-P3578.aspx)
Robert Cardinal Sarah was appointed by Pope Francis in 2014 as the Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. He has said of his efforts for the renewal of the sacred liturgy that "Pope Francis has asked me to continue the extraordinary liturgical work Pope Benedict began." Cardinal Sarah is the author of three interview books with Nicolas Dait: God or Nothing (2015), The Power of Silence (2017), and The Day is Now Far Spent (2019). You can follow Cardinal Sarah on Facebook and Twitter.
During last week's interview, our guest Jonny asked what we as a common Christian church can do to reach out to those who have drifted from Christianity due to lack of engagement or perceived lack of modern relevance. This week, the boys channel their inner Herm Edwards in their response. Eric speaks about two common phrases in sports today (“Winning is all that matters” and “It doesn't matter if you win, just how you play the game”). He lays out how and why those two phrases are not only misguided but also detrimental to the very purpose of sports, and what all of this has to do with modern Christianity, which has, by the boys' estimation, been failing to “play to win the game.”Recommended Reads: The Day is Now Far Spent, Robert Cardinal Sarah; The Habit of Being, Flannery O'Connor.
Greg is recovering from hosting sixteen hours of Catholic radio last week. We discuss quotes and thoughts about The Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah and additional thoughts on a recent Amy Welborn essay. And we share upcoming production changes to make more room for Rosary Army work in October. STUFF WE MENTIONED: Amy Welborn's blog What We're Dealing With Episode #011 Exodus90 Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah (affiliate link) The Day is Now Far Spent by Robert Cardinal Sarah (affiliate link)
In this inaugural podcast, Greg and Jennifer Willits from the Adventures in Imperfect Living Podcast and Mac and Katherine Barron from the Catholic in a Small Town Podcast join together for a long form conversation and deeper dive into a topic that's been on their minds lately. In this episode, the discussion revolves around a response to a recent talk and letter given by Robert Cardinal Sarah. The complete text of the talk can be found at https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2019/06/21/cardinal-sarah-we-must-rebuild-the-cathedral-we-do-not-need-to-invent-a-new-church/ Note: This is a bonus podcast initially available exclusively to supporters at http://www.patreon.com/gregandjennifer and/or http://www.patreon.com/cst
We respond to a recent talk and letter given by Robert Cardinal Sarah that has impacted how all four of us receive the Eucharist at Mass. The post Responding to Cardinal Sarah appeared first on Greg and Jennifer Willits.
Return to the Eucharistic Congress Next we share all of our experiences from returning to the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress for the first time since moving back to Georgia. It was so great seeing so many old friends come together for this wonderful celebration. As promised, here is where you can check out the amazing talks from the day (be sure not to miss the morning opening homily from Bishop Robert Reed, as well as the inspiring talk from Fr. Mike Schmitz). Bonus Content - Cardinal Sarah and Rejecting God's Gifts This week's bonus content for our Co-Producer Community (click here to join now) as well as our SiriusXM ON DEMAND listeners is a deep dive into a recent talk given by Robert Cardinal Sarah about our need to receive God's gifts, and what has happened in a world where God's gifts are rejected. Click here to read the full address from Cardinal Sarah
Paul and Olivia breakdown the series of events that ultimately made President Trump renege on his decision to bomb and potentially escalate a full-fledged confrontation with Iran because of the downing of an unmanned drone in Iranian airspace. We’ll recap Tucker Carlson’s pivotal role in this decision and how the deep state within the administration is working to undermine President Trump’s agenda. We also summarize Robert Cardinal Sarah’s portentous Paris speech from last month, and his dire prognostication about Western civilization if things don’t soon reverse course. Visit rightonpointpodcast.com.
This week (in the FINAL episode ever recorded in Studio A), Eric and Brian discuss Eric's interview with his Poland friends (see Episode 72). Brian shares his own pilgrimage experience, his being with his wife on the Camino de Santiago, and the boys discuss the purpose of a pilgrimage, as well as how to have a pilgrimage experience for yourself without breaking the bank.Recommended Reads: The Power of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah; Discovering the Camino de Santiago, Greg J. Markey.
This week, Brian and Eric sit down to give their thoughts on Eric's interview with their friend Spencer Flippin. They discuss the universal meaning of suffering, give some evangelical discussion strategies, and, most importantly, push back against the idea that the purpose of religion is to be a good person. They connect that very issue, as well, in their response to Spencer's question on how we as Catholics can bear to call people to become Catholic when it is so clear that our church is full of sinners. It's a loaded week, to say the least! Enjoy!Recommended Reads: No More Christian Nice Guy, Paul Coughlin; Real Choices: Listening to Women; Looking for Alternatives to Abortion, Fredericka Mathewes-Green; Architects of the Culture of Death, Donald DeMarco; Seeds of the Word, Bishop Robert Barron; Fides et Ratio, Saint Pope John Paul II; God or Nothing, Robert Cardinal Sarah.
On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, host Pam Marvin invited Sr. Tatum McWhirter of the Apostles of the Interior Life to discuss the need for silence in our lives. The starting point for this conversation was the 2017 book by Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Power of Silence. Sr. Tatum talked about how silence enriches our prayer, makes us more aware of our humanity and that of others, and considered practical tips for cultivating silence. If you enjoyed the show, please like us on Facebook, give us a follow on Twitter, and consider becoming a member of our Immaculata Recurring Gift Society. You can learn more at www.redcradio.org/donate. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!
This week, Eric sits down with fellow Rochesterite and friend, Brett Milazzo. Brett shares the story of his spirituality, which leads the guys to discuss an important question: what happens to faith if the zest ain't there? That is, how do we pray when our emotions just aren't in line?Recommended Reads: The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien; The Power of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah; The Spirit of the Liturgy, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Papa Benny); The Noonday Devil: Acedia, The Unnamed Evil of Our Times.
It's our FIFTIETH EPISODE! Thank you to all of you who have been with us through this last year. It's been a blast for us; we hope it has been for you as well. This week, Brian and Eric sit down to discuss Eric's interview with his friend Jake. They talk about the point of church attendance, the role of the community, and how the Catholic Church speaks to the younger generation about the necessity of Mass.Recommended Reads: Truth and Tolerance, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger; A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Dr. Edward Sri; Consuming the Word, Scott Hahn; The Power of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah.
Summer is coming, and with it comes late evenings spend reading on porches (or at least we assume that's how you spend your summer evenings, since obviously there are no better options than that). With this in mind, the Passing Currents presents our first ever Recommended Reads episode. The boys each present their five recommended reads, complete with explanations, with an additional fast five more tossed onto the end. Enjoy, and get reading!Brian's Top Five (in no order of relevance or worth): Truth and Tolerance, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Papa Benny); The Ball and the Cross, G.K. Chesterton; The End of the Affair, Graham Greene; Till We Have Faces, C.S. Lewis; An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, Blessed John Henry Newman.Brian's Next Five: God or Nothing, Robert Cardinal Sarah; Sources of Catholic Dogma, Henry Danzinger; Catholic Christianity, Peter Kreeft; Helena, Evelyn Waugh; Anything by Denis McNamaraEric's Top Five (in no order of relevance or worth): Redemptoris Missio, Pope John Paul II; Theology and Sanity, Frank Sheed; Humility of Heart, Father Cajetan Mary da Bergamo; Rediscover Catholicism, Matthew Kelly; The Power of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah.Eric's Next Five: Confessions, St. Augustine; The Jeweler's Shop, Karol Wojtyla (Papa JP); The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer; A Grief Observed, C.S. Lewis; Witness to Hope, George Weigel.
In this episode, we discuss technology and its effects on our lives, our families, and what we can do to establish greater discipline in our use of this wonderful, yet powerful tool. Our recommended reading list: – "How to Break Up with Your Phone" by Catherine Price (http://a.co/8EdhHXi) – "Digital Detox" by Damon Zahariades (http://a.co/7tc0NtJ) – "The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise" by Robert Cardinal Sarah (http://a.co/gtorEHA) – "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains" by Nicholas Carr (http://a.co/1FS6lEW) – "The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future(Or, Don 't Trust Anyone Under 30)" by Mark Bauerlein (http://a.co/dYnew7o) – "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business" by Neil Postman (http://a.co/7e7tClR) – "Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway" by Clifford Stoll (http://a.co/4eh8Fmn) – YourBrainOnPorn.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-furrow/message
Catching up after Dave's interview, the dudes talk more about priests, preaching, and presentations. Recommended Reads: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Dogma and Preaching: Applying Christian Doctrine to Daily Life; Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise; Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming; Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate
In this week's episode, the boys discuss Eric's interview with Matt Zemla, dealing with his question on why Catholics have to (or get to) go to Mass each Sunday. Other bonus topics: head trauma narratives, encounters with mortality, prayer, and why we as Christians don't refer to God as "she." Recommended Read--MASS EDITION: The Power of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah; The Spirit of the Liturgy; Pope Benedict XVI; The Catechism of the Catholic Church--Part Two: Section 2: Chapter 1: Article 3: The Sacrament of the Eucharist (para. 1322-1419)Recommended Reads--EUCHARIST EDITION: Consuming the Word, Scott Hahn; The Lamb's Supper, Scott Hahn; Mass of the Early Christians, Mike Aquilina; The Didache; The First and Second Apologies, St. Justin Martyr; God Is Near Us, Pope Benedict XVI (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED); Eucharist, Robert Barron
Join Trevor on this solo journey through silence. "All the unhappiness of men arises from one single fact, that they cannot stay quietly in their own chamber." - Blaise Pascal "Agitation becomes a tranquilizer, a sedative, a morphine pump, a sort of reverie, an incoherent dream-world. But this noise is a dangerous, deceptive medicine, a diabolic lie that helps man avoid confronting himself in his interior emptiness. The awakening will necessarily be brutal." - Robert Cardinal Sarah "From morning to evening, from evening to morning, silence no longer has any place at all; the noise tries to prevent God himself from speaking. In this hell of noise, man disintegrates and is lost; he is broken up into countless worries, fantasies, and fears. In order to get out of these depressing tunnels, he desperately awaits noise so that it will bring him a few consolations. Noise is a deceptive, addictive, and false tranquilizer. The tragedy of our world is never better summed up than in the fury of senseless noise that stubbornly hates silence. This age detests the things that silence brings us to: encounter, wonder, and kneeling before God." - Robert Cardinal Sarah "To refuse silence filled with confident fear and adoration is to refuse God the freedom to take hold of us by his love and presence." - Robert Cardinal Sarah Resource - The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah Song Credit: Star Visions Of A Champ (KieLoKaz ID 103) by KieLoBot Website: https://wedaretosay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wedaretosay/
On this episode of the FIRST THINGS Podcast: Matthew Walther, associate editor of the Washington Free Beacon, drops by the FIRST THINGS offices with a bottle of Louis Roederer non-vintage champagne. He talks with Matthew Schmitz and Julia Yost about his plan for champagne socialism, outlined in a recent review for FIRST THINGS—and why fake champagnes, like Barefoot Bubbly, are very, very bad. Then, Schmitz and Julia discuss The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise, the new book by Robert Cardinal Sarah. Find out why The Power of Silence is impressing people, including the pope emeritus.
Ken talks with Fr. Joseph Fessio about “God or Nothing: A Conversation on Faith” by Robert Cardinal Sarah with Nicolas Diat (Ignatius Press). The book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/GON-P/god-or-nothing.aspx