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

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

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: What are you giving up for Lent? What are ideas for almsgiving? Is it too late to start Lenten commitments? Tom shares a few insights on With God in America by Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ, and the priests respond to saint quotes on Lent.

Dr. Tom Curran explores the theology of Lent and shares insights on generosity from the book With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit by Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ.

Dr. Tom Curran talks about the act of receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday; as an outward sign of “the difference” of being a Catholic. Tom shares insights from the book With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit by Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ.

Dr. Tom Curran quotes With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit by Walter Ciszek, SJ and begins to share insights handed on by one of his spiritual fathers, Fr. Marc Montminy.

Dr. Tom Curran shares surprising insights from With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit by Walter Ciszek, SJ. Tom ponders the question: What's holding me back from bearing fruit in my life?

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses discernment, spiritual emergency preparation, and what it takes to remain faithful in times of trial. What must we do in times of peace to prepare for the temptations toward excuse-making that emerge in time of struggle? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Seven Keys to Becoming a Spiritual Prepper (CCT) - Christ Church  The Church in an age of anxiety – Catholic World Report  U of Iowa Pediatric Cardiology Fellow Allegedly Wished Trump Supporter's Child Dies in School Shooting; University Is 'Reviewing the Matter'  Pro-Lifers took a Beating on Election Day But We Got ‘Em Right Where We Want ‘Em.  The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review  Why Do (Mass-going) Catholics Resent God? - Crisis Magazine Parishes Preparing Their People for…What Exactly? - Crisis Magazine Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons - Evagrius Of Pontus Advent of the Heart: Seasonal Sermons and Prison Writings 1941-1944: Fr. Alfred Delp, S.J. With God in Russia: The Inspiring Classic Account of a Catholic Priest's Twenty-three Years in Soviet Prisons and Labor Camps He Leadeth Me | Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Servant of God Fr. Walter Ciszek spent 23 years in Siberian prison camps for his faith in Jesus. After being released from prison, he returned to the United States and became a renowned spiritual director. In this episode, Fr. Michael Wegenka joins Jessica to dive into a prayer of surrender that Fr. Ciszek wrote for one of his directees. Fr. Michael and Jess discuss:Fr. Ciszek's spirituality of surrender and trust in GodThe line of the prayer, "I ask the grace to accept the sadness in my heart as your will for me in this present moment." Is God's will for me to be sad?Fr. Ciszek's teaching on finding God in the present momentHow you can find healing in seeking God in the present momentHere is the text of Fr. Ciszek's prayer:Prayer of SurrenderLord Jesus Christ, I ask the grace to accept the sadness in my heart, as your will for me, in this moment. I offer it up, in union with your sufferings, for those who are in deepest need of your redeeming grace. I surrender myself to your Father's will and I ask you to help me to move on to the next task that you have set for me.Spirit of Christ, help me to enter into a deeper union with you. Lead me away from dwelling on the hurt I feel:to thoughts of charity for those who need my love,to thoughts of compassion for those who need my care, andto thoughts of giving to those who need my help.As I give myself to you, help me to provide for the salvation of those who come to me in need.May I find my healing in this giving.May I always accept God's will.May I find my true self by living for others in a spirit of sacrifice and suffering.May I die more fully to myself and live more fully in you.As I seek to surrender to the Father's will, may I come to trust that he will do everything for me.To learn more about Fr. Ciszek, visit his League website here. Fr. Michael Wegenka, S.J., is a Jesuit priest from Houston, Texas. He has worked at Regis Jesuit High School as well as his alma mater, Strake Jesuit in Houson. He was ordained in 2018 and is currently working as a vocation promoter for the UCS Province of Jesuits.

Hey everyone! Today, I am announcing the biggest update to the show since its inception: I'm leaving Willwoods and stepping out on my own. I will soon be launching my own platform, allowing me to focus and expand the work of Always Hope and Dating Well. I'm working hard on a new website, Always Hope YouTube channel, weekly episodes, Hope Club Membership, and Dating Well: Mastermind Coaching Groups.   I'm incredibly grateful for my six years at Willwoods and their support of this show, I wouldn't have gotten this far without them. I will still lead a few marriage retreats a year for them, but it's time to move forward and take a leap of faith. The show's about hope, right?    Please continue to subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Instagram to stay up-to-date with the changes that are coming. I'll be leaning on your support to make the show grow. Now more than ever, please leave a review on Apple or rate the show on Spotify. It's time for Always Hope to fly and I can only do that with your help!    Over the next few weeks, you will see a number of reposts from years past. I've been doing the show since 2018, so these will feel like brand new episodes. Please enjoy! This will give me some breathing room as I work on the aforementioned enhancements and new offerings.    Let us pray and encourage one another! Fr. Walter Ciszek, pray for us! St. Albert the Great, pray for us! Mother Cabrini, pray for us!   www.drmariosacasa.com   Mario Sacasa, Ph.D., LMFT faithandmarriage.org 704-444-0670   Want to learn more about dating? Check out Dating Well

Dr. Tom Curran lists 15 different meanings of fasting. Tom shares insights on the discipline of fasting, inspired by the book He Leadeth Me by Walter Ciszek and reminds listeners to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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Dr. Tom Curran shares stories about God's providential will in the now moment, inspired by He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek. Tom explores how to discern God's plan in your life and gives standard guidelines for young adults home for the summer.

Dr. Tom Curran addresses a common response: “I'm not religious, but spiritual.” Tom shares a few more insights on understanding God's will from the book, He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.

Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss the Sacred Heart Book Club selection He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights for married couples and parents on trusting in God's providence for family life, as inspired by He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. Tom prays with listeners undergoing desperate family circumstances.

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Pam Gunderson for a Sacred Heart Book Club Edition of Sound Insight to discuss the book With God in Russia by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.

Let's talk about Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini!   In today's episode, I welcome back Kristen Theriault, spokesperson for Sophia Institute Press, to discuss all things related to Mother Cabrini, including the new Cabrini movie by Angel Studies, and two books by Sophia: The World is Too Small: The Life and Times of Mother Cabrini and The Mother Cabrini Companion: A Spiritual Journey with a Courageous Woman of God.   We discuss the life of Mother Cabrini, what the movie got right and where it took creative liberties, and the critiques to the film. We also dive deep into Mother's unwavering faith, her unprecedented apostolic activity, how she expanded her outreach to 67 missions all over the world, and how her active life flowed from her contemplative one. Kristen also shares anecdotes and prayers she learned from Mother Cabrini.   Have thoughts about this episode? Join the conversation on Instagram.   Please leave a rating and write a review! Websites mentioned in the show: The World is Too Small: The Life and Times of Mother Cabrini and The Mother Cabrini Companion: A Spiritual Journey with a Courageous Woman of God. Kristen's Substack Episode 35: Who is Walter Ciszek? | John M. DeJak Episode 121: Psychology and the Cross | Kristen Van Uden

Dr. Tom Curran shares MORE insights from He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. and gives practical examples of trusting in God's providence. Tom prays a morning offering with listeners and continues his reflections on St. Catherine of Siena.

Walter Ciszek, a Jesuit priest, endured solitary confinement and harsh conditions in Soviet prisons for 23 years. His trust in God's will and his commitment to living a life of love helped him find hope and inner peace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/god-in-all-things/support

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis: how has your patron saint interceded in your life? What are your first thoughts on He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J? Have you heard the news about St. Augustine Institute? (National Catholic Reporter) What are your favorite insights on the life of St. Catherine of Siena?

Dr. Tom Curran gives practical tips for living life day-to-day as a disciple of Christ, inspired by Fr. Walter Ciszek's book He Leadeth Me. Tom also references correlating insights from The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection and Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade.

Dr. Tom Curran shares several insights about “The Apostolate” from the book, He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. (Ignatius Press) Sacred Heart Book Club episode coming soon!

Dr. Tom Curran testifies to surrendering to God his failed attempts to make things happen in his life and shares insights from the book, He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. (Ignatius Press)Sacred Heart Book Club episode coming soon!

Cyndi and Aimee discuss their thoughts at the conclusion of the Hallow App's 40 Day Lenten Challenge and how all Christians are called to live such that they glorify God by trusting and surrendering to the Will of God in their daily lives. What that looks like is sometimes very confusing and requires a lifelong journey and commitment to constant prayer. Chapter 12 of Fr. Walter Ciszek's Book: He Leadeth Me is mentioned for further insight. To schedule Cyndi to speak to your group, contact Cyndi at TheCyndiPetersonShow@gmail.com. Cyndi's book, Waiting for a Miracle: One Mother's Journey to Unshakable Faith can be purchased on Amazon.com or reach out to Cyndi at TheCyndiPetersonShow@gmail.comfor a personally signed copy mailed directly to you.

Opening Bible verse: Colossians 1:24 Suffering is an effect of original sin.  When Adam and Eve chose their will over the will of God, sin entered the world.   According the the book, He Leadeth Me by Walter Ciszek, S.J., "Just as all men share in the disobedience of Adam, so all men must share in the obedience of Christ to the Father's will. Redemption will be complete only when all men share his obedience....It is not the Father, not God, who inflicts suffering upon us but rather the unredeemed world in which we must labor to do his will, the world in whose redemption we must share." How do we share in the redemption of the world?  We follow the example of Jesus.  We suffer.  We can use our suffering to unite ourselves to Christ. We can co-suffer with him and therefore, become co-redeemers The doors to the Spring '24 session of Pruning To Prosper are open!   What is Pruning To Prosper?   It's my live 6-week group coaching program for Catholic women who want to put faith at the heart of running their homes efficiently.   When is it?   Thursdays from 10am-noon EST beginning April 18th.   What are the topics?   April 18: Who Are You Called To Be? April 25: Decluttering May   2:  Grocery Budget May   9:  Meal Planning May 16:  Overwhelm/Routines May 23:  Finding Your Tribe   What if I can't make one of the live coaching sessions?   A recording will be emailed the next day.   Is there any accountability?   Absolutely, you will feel supported and encouraged at whatever stage you are in with group chats and/or emails between weekly sessions.   How much is it?   $200 for 12 hours of coaching!   I'm ready, where can I sign up?   Right here:   Sign Me Up!   To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com Services offered: Decluttering:  If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, I offer in-person decluttering.  We work together to declutter your home while I teach you skills to prevent clutter from returning.  Includes a 5 hour declutter session along with removal of any item(s) that fit in my minivan. I donate all items to a local thrift store and mail you a tax donation receipt. Cost $300 Virtual Declutter Coaching: Wherever you live, we can work together. In one hour zoom sessions I talk you through your toughest declutter issues.  I offer advice and hold you accountable.  Perfect for those outside of my travel area or as an option for those needing less than 5 hours. Cost $60 Virtual Budget Coaching: Wherever you live, we can work together to get your finances on track.  I offer a 4 month coaching package for $300. This includes a one hour zoom meeting per month to set your monthly budget and review your journey.  I create a debt snowball tracking sheet with estimated debt payoff day.  Weekly emails/check-ins to keep you on task and motivated.  Coaching clients are always welcome to the free monthly budget zooms as well! Faith Groups: Throughout the year I offer different faith-based women's groups.  If one is available, it will be listed in these show notes. Pruning To Prosper Group Coaching Course: Offered as announced throughout the year.  If you want to create your own group of at least 6 women, I can try to make accommodations to teach this course at a time convenient for your group.  It is a 6 week Catholic program for women where we focus on Who You Are Called To Be, Decluttering, Budgeting For Food, Meal Planning, Routines/Overwhelm and Finding Your Tribe. We meet twice per week.  Once for lesson (2 hours) and once for questions/accountability (1hour). Cost $250 per person. To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/  If Instagram is your jam, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/ If you'd like to be added to my mailing list to receive the zoom link for free monthly budget Q&A's, please sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/0846ee7f69b6/fun If you'd like a list of 100 days of decluttering, click here: https://mailchi.mp/c363e05f5a90/cui0gx37s9  

The basic details of Father Walter Ciszek life sound like a movie: An American Jesuit priest ministering in Eastern Europe around the time of World War II, he was arrested by the Soviet Union and falsely accused of being a Vatican spy. He spent time in a KGB prison and more than a decade in Siberian labor camps. His family and his Jesuit brothers back in the U.S. assumed he was dead. During his captivity, Fr. Ciszek secretly heard confessions, celebrated Mass, baptized, comforted the sick, and ministered to the dying. His unwavering faith sustained him through solitary confinement, torture, and violent interrogations. The John F. Kennedy administration negotiated his release, and he returned to the United States in 1963. In the years following his release, Fr. Ciszek wrote two books, “With God in Russia” and “He Leadeth Me.” The latter book, a spiritual memoir, shot up to the very top of Amazon's bestseller list recently, decades after its publication. Why? The extremely popular Catholic prayer app Hallow, which just ran a Super Bowl commercial a few weeks ago, picked “He Leadeth Me” to anchor their Lenten prayer program this year. It's safe to assume thousands of folks are meeting Fr. Ciszek for the first time. So we thought we'd take the chance to introduce him to AMDG listeners, too. Host Mike Jordan Laskey asked Jim Keane to come on the show to talk about Fr. Ciszek and his legacy. Jim is a senior editor at America Media, where he oversees the book reviews, literary essays, the Catholic Book Club and the "Faith and Reason" section. Jim is a fantastic writer and storyteller and he has written several great pieces on Fr. Ciszek over the years. So Mike asked Jim to share some of his favorite Fr. Ciszek stories and reflect on why the biggest Catholic smartphone app around might have picked “He Leadeth Me” to read this Lent. America Media's coverage of Fr. Walter Ciszek: https://www.americamagazine.org/issue/100/return-russia https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2017/06/08/little-known-story-behind-father-walter-ciszeks-god-russia https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2024/02/16/walter-ciszek-soviet-prison-247340 https://www.americamagazine.org/issue/article/chained-free https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2022/05/10/cbc-column-walter-ciszek-242962 AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses another disturbing aspect of St. Typical's: not taking Lent seriously. What can the faithful do to act against half-hearted pretending? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review Sunday Mass At St. Typical's (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/21/23 The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows | Marians of the Immaculate Conception 4 Signs you might be spiritually dead Lent: No more deals with the devil! Good Friday by Christina Rossetti | Aleteia Poem: “An Autobiography in Five Chapters” by Portia Nelson Stations of the Cross composed by Ignatius Cardinal Kung Pin-Mei during his imprisonment in Communist China Tuberville acknowledges ‘hard' situation for women after Alabama IVF ruling With God in Russia: The Inspiring Classic Account of a Catholic Priest's Twenty-three Years in Soviet Prisons and Labor Camps He Leadeth Me | Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Cyndi and Aimee catch up on their thoughts of Lent this year  - focusing on the Hallow App's 40 day Lenten challenge on Fr. Walter Ciszek's story as related in his book - He Leadth Me.  To schedule Cyndi to speak to your group, contact Cyndi at TheCyndiPetersonShow@gmail.com. Cyndi's book, Waiting for a Miracle: One Mother's Journey to Unshakable Faith can be purchased on Amazon.com or reach out to Cyndi at TheCyndiPetersonShow@gmail.comfor a copy.

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the correct way to view the passing of time. How can we learn to trust in God when in times of sorrow? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Faith, Hope, Love - Josef Pieper Against Fate: An Essay on Personal Dignity - Glenn Tinder The Fabric of Hope: An Essay - Glenn Tinder A New Year's Celebration? It's About Time No More Happy New Years? Does a past-less present mean a hopeless future? With God in Russia: The Inspiring Classic Account of a Catholic Priest's Twenty-three Years in Soviet Prisons and Labor Camps He Leadeth Me | Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. Lenten Enrollment – The Discalced Hermits of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about good spiritual reading! Topics included: the importance of spiritual reading (3:25), what to look for (7:25), the Catechism & lives of the Saints (10:34), caller: Every Day with St. Francis de Sales (17:19), Caller: Are novels OK for Spiritual reading? (21:11), Caller: The Fulfillment of All Desire (27:36), caller: Manual for Eucharistic Adoration & Searching for and Maintaining Peace (30:30), caller: I like reading Catholic poets! (34:35), caller: The Way of the Pilgrim (38:51), caller: He Leadeth Me (42:36), and Caller: The Heart of the Matter (44:47).  Full List:  · Scripture · Catechism of the Catholic Church · Imitation of Christ - Thomas à Kempis · Introduction to the Devout Life – St. Francis de Sales · Confessions – St. Augustine · Magnificat magazine or Give Us This Day magazine · Story of a Soul – St. Thérèse of Lisieux · He Leadeth Me – Servant of God Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ · Blessed Carlo Acutis biography · Every Day with St. Francis de Sales – translated from Italian into English · Consecration to the Blessed Virgin – St. Louis de Montefort · Christ, the Life of the Soul – Blessed Columba Marmion · Novels by Michael O'Brien e.g. By the Rivers of Babylon, Theophilos · Novels by Frederick Buechner (Presbyterian): one about St. Brendan (Brendan), one about St. Godric (Godric) · The Fulfillment of All Desire – Ralph Martin · Manual of Eucharistic Adoration – the Poor Clares · Anything by Fr. Jacques Philippe: Searching for and Maintaining Peace, Interior Freedom, In the School of the Holy Spirit, Thirsting for Prayer, Time for God · Catholic Poets: Hound of Heaven (Francis Thompson), Pope St. John Paul II, St. Thomas Aquinas, Gerard Manley Hopkins, SJ · The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way – Reginald French · Fr. Arceny: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father · St. Silouan the Athonite · Wounded by Love by St. Porphyrios · The Gospel Comes with a House Key – Rosaria Butterfield (not Catholic) · The Heart of the Matter – Graham Greene · Works of dialogue between contemporary spiritual figures and saints by Peter Kreeft Emailed suggestions: · The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor · In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden · Revelations of Divine Love by St. Julian of Norwich · Dr. Brant Pitre: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist and Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary · Poetry of Fr. Paul Murray, OP · Poetry of John Donne (not Catholi

The Little Way of Abandonment Servant of God Walter Ciszek lived a life of total abandonment to God's will, moment by moment. Katerina Deem ties the work of this great spiritual leader in with St. Therese's focus on abandoning to God in the small, routine, mundane tasks of everyday life.Our guest podcaster for today is Katerina Deem, the founder and owner of Little Way Design Co.: a small design studio she runs with her husband and five children from their home located outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Her mission is to contribute to the New Evangelization efforts of the Church by providing clean, powerful, and awe-inspiring design that are rooted in tradition and inspired by the living faith. Katerina has a Masters of Pastoral Studies from the University of St. Thomas, Houston. She has been serving in parish ministry for over 20 years in different roles, more notably as a catechist, youth minister, and Little Flowers Girls' Club Leader.CONNECT + FOLLOW Katerina Deem & the Little Way Design Co at:littlewaydesign.coInstagram: @littlewaydesigncoFacebook: fb.com/littlewaydesigncoREAD more on today's podcast on our website:littlewithgreatlove.com/servant-of-god-walter-ciszekFollow Little With Great Love on Facebook & InstagramSUBSCRIBE: Little With Great Love Email List (we respect your privacy!)YouTube ChannelApple PodcastSpotify PodcastGoogle PodcastPodtailSpecial thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue finishes the discussion from last week by explaining the tried and true spiritual resistance training program to fight against the new manifestations of evil. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Meet the New Faces of Evil (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/8/23 The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete With God in Russia: The Inspiring Classic Account of a Catholic Priest's Twenty-three Years in Soviet Prisons and Labor Camps - Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith - Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. Seven Sorrows Devotion A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper Beware of “Hopium” and “Copium” A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper School board removes half of all books, including anything deemed 'racist,' 'oppressive,' or published before 2009 - TheBlaze Girl Scouts, Diversity, and Sodomite Patches – PJ Media Church Controversy: The Gospel According to Baby Shark – PJ Media Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., (1904-1984) was born in Shenandoah, PA. He entered the Society of Jesus, and soon after he volunteered to be—after his ordination—a missionary to Russia. Ordained in 1937, he was assigned to a Parish in Albertyn, Poland. After the Russian invasion of Poland, he went with another priest toward Russia, in search for work. But the conditions were miserable, and the prospect very dark. Fr. Ciszek was faced with a terribly disappointing situation. In the midst of that desolation, the only strength was the occasional celebration of the holy Mass, in secret and in the woods… His priesthood, and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist helped Fr. Ciszek persevere through terrible hardships. What is there in the Mass, what is there in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ that can give us such interior strength and endurance? - Fr. Walter Ciszek's LIFE story can be read in the book: Walter Ciszek, With God in Russia, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 1997. - Fr. Walter Ciszek's spiritual commentary to his story (and the quote I read in the episode) can be found in:  Walter Ciszek, He Leadeth Me, Image, New York, 1973. - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org - This Podcast's Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC. - Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone - Intro music from pond5.com

The more deeply one reads the fathers, the more one begins to see that what is being revealed is the terrain of the human heart. The fathers do not present us with a varnished truth about ourselves or our sin. The path that leads to freedom and holiness is Christ alone. It is by his grace and mercy that we are brought healing and hope. So much of the spiritual life involves letting go of the illusions that we cling to about ourselves and life in this world. It involves slowly breaking down those defenses that, while fulfilling their purpose, are too costly.  They prevent us from seeking healing where it can truly be found. We are called to more than just cope with reality. We are called to enter into He who is Reality and allow Him to heal us and transfigure us by His grace.  This brings us to a state of deep mourning. We gaze into the abyss, the hell that is sin. Yet while painful, St John begins to explain, it gives place to incorruptible chastity and the warmth of the “immaterial Light that radiates more than fire!” --- Text of chat during the group:  00:16:42 CMoran: My family in Slovakia make it...you can run your lawnmower on their stuff.   00:25:56 Anthony: Father, would you please distinguish these tears from the tears of sin born of scrupulous fear?   00:30:50 Eric Ewanco: www.scrupulousanonymous.org   00:31:44 Anthony: Thank you, Father, that is a good way to distinguish the two fears.   00:33:47 CMoran: Would St Philip Neri be a good example of this?   00:36:15 Bridget McGinley: I heard that Solzhenitsyn in The Gulag Archipelago stated that those with a sense of humor had a greater constitution to bear the trials. I have not read this book but it struck me because I have read Fr. Walter Ciszek with God in Russia and I cannot imagine the sorrows.   00:40:16 Anthony: I guess St. Francis had this blessed, gladdening sorrow.  His fear or sorrow alternated with bliss, but although he was lighthearted, he was solid in God's reality.   00:43:41 Daniel Allen: Maybe it's how it's worded but how does fear of an “uncompassionate and inexorable judge” give way to love for that same uncompassionate judge?   00:45:22 carol: “Sadness purifies us. Man is truly man in sadness. In joy he is changed, he becomes someone else. In sadness he becomes that which he truly is. And this is the way, par excellence, that he approaches God…” Elder Epiphanios   00:50:28 Rachel: St Silouan   00:51:20 Rachel: This is what Christ told him when he had fallen into pride and was allowed to see his state.   00:54:51 Anthony: When I started finding catechetical materials to take in, I came across a popular internet Orthodox radio station.  One of the things they seemed to emphasize is that it is wrong to meditate on the passion of Christ - which is quite sad as well as triumphant.  It looks like that is incorrect and not the true way to orient our minds, but we should meditate on this?   00:59:35 Rebecca Thérèse: I find the poem Pastorcico (the little shepherd) by St John of the Cross very helpful in meditating on the Passion because it emphasises Christ's love in giving himself on the Cross for us. So to meditate on the Passion is to meditate on the great love of Christ for us.   01:01:33 Ambrose Little, OP: Perhaps there is something in this related to the notion of the love of the Law, that it is through the Law (and its judgment, as so, the Judge) that we see what is evil, truly repugnant to Life and Love (that is, the nature of God). And seeing that stark God-repelling reality allows us to more clearly see, by contrast, the Goodness and Love of God, and to desire Him all the more because of that seeing. The fear of God is the fear of sin and its consequences—the beginning of wisdom. Seeing what God hates and judges harshly against reveals to us the love of God, because He hates what harms us, what pulls us away from Him. 01:12:21 Daniel Allen: This makes sense. If you plead guilty you will skip past trying to prove your innocence and simply ask for mercy from the judge. But if you are busy trying to put up a defense you have no time to simply beg for mercy.   01:16:26 Henry Peresie: That happens often in Facebook.   01:22:48 CMoran: Thank you Father...great session!   01:22:54 Jeffrey Ott: Amen, thank you!   01:22:56 Rachel: Thank you   01:23:01 Rebecca Thérèse: Thank you

"You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives. (LK 21:17-19) This week we focus on the story of Fr. Walter Ciszek and his extraordinary witness to the faith. Do we live our faith in such a way that we risk being persecuted for it? What we need today are bold, courageous witnesses of Jesus Christ! Don't be a wimp!! Don't forget to like, comment on, rate/review, and share the podcast! Have any questions you'd like Fr. Manny and Jorge to tackle? Send them in to podcast@cotlf.org and listen in next Monday to see if we were able to answer it!

One cool thing about the Jesuits is the huge number of incredible men who have served the Lord so faithfully over the centuries. A lot of these guys are so well-known you can call them by just a single name: Ignatius, Xavier, Gonzaga, Canisius, Faber, Claver, Arrupe, Teilhard, Hopkins. But there have been thousands of other fascinating Jesuits who aren't quite as famous, and it's always fun to learn about them. Guest Robert Ellsberg has forgotten more about saints and other holy men and women than most of us will ever know. Robert is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Orbis Books, the esteemed publishing arm of the Maryknoll order. He is also the author of “Blessed Among Us”, a column on saints and other saintly witnesses that appears in the monthly Catholic prayer resource “Give Us This Day.” He has written about over 1000 saints, both canonized and not. Host Mike Jordan Laskey wanted to know which Jesuits Robert has encountered in his research and own faith journey have inspired him the most. In particular, who are three under-known Jesuits we might all want to meet? Robert picked three three: Jean Pierre de Caussade, Alfred Delp and Walter Ciszek. The conversation also veered to Dorothy Day often, which is going to happen anytime you get Robert on the line. He served as the editor of the Catholic Worker newspaper in the final years of Dorothy Day's life. In fact, Dorothy introduced him to the work of Jean Pierre de Caussade, and he shares that story in the episode. He also talked his famous father, Daniel Ellsberg, who in 1971 released to the press a classified document related to the United States' history in Vietnam called the “Pentagon Papers.” His dad's bold act of heroism had a huge impact on Robert's life, especially in forming his strong pacifist views. Orbis Books: https://www.maryknollmagazine.org/orbis-books/ "Blessed Among Us": https://litpress.org/Products/E4745/Blessed-Among-Us Robert Ellsberg in America Magazine: https://www.americamagazine.org/voices/robert-ellsberg AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States.

Due to tech issues that are getting resolved, this is a re-air from April 11th, one of Mary and Lauretta's most popular shows.   Lauretta and Mary are back with us and they are very excited to be back on the show.  Today, they are joined by John DeJak, an attorney, educator, and Headmaster of the Chelsea Academy in Front Royal, Virginia.  Mainly, he is an expert on the life of Father Walter Ciszek, SJ and with that in mind, he discusses with Mary and Lauretta the history surrounding him and the various books he's written on Father Walter Ciszek, SJ, explaining how and why he became an expert on him and to write about him.  Later on, Lauretta and Mary discuss Mary's daughters confirmation.  For more information on Mary, Lauretta, and John DeJak and Father Walter Ciszek, please visit: https://ststanschurch.org/    Mary FioRito: https://eppc.org/ John DeJak: https://www.jesuits.org/stories/jesuit-father-walter-ciszek-a-life-in-service/ and www.amazon.com for his books: With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit (Loyola Press, 2016) Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.:  Books With God in Russia (1964) He Leadeth Me (1973) With God in America (2016)

Lauretta and Mary are back with us and they are very excited to be back on the show.  Today, they are joined by John DeJak, an attorney, educator, and Headmaster of the Chelsea Academy in Front Royal, Virginia.  Mainly, he is an expert on the life of Father Walter Ciszek, SJ and with that in mind, he discusses with Mary and Lauretta the history surrounding him and the various books he's written on Father Walter Ciszek, SJ, explaining how and why he became an expert on him and to write about him.  Later on, Lauretta and Mary discuss Mary's daughters confirmation.  For more information on Mary, Lauretta, and John DeJak and Father Walter Ciszek, please visit: https://ststanschurch.org/    Mary FioRito: https://eppc.org/ John DeJak: https://www.jesuits.org/stories/jesuit-father-walter-ciszek-a-life-in-service/ and www.amazon.com for his books: With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit (Loyola Press, 2016) Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.:  Books With God in Russia (1964) He Leadeth Me (1973) With God in America (2016)

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-7-22 John DeJak shares the story of Fr. Walter Ciszek - who survived years of Russian gulag concentration camps

It has happened in a Western Nation; a prominent politician on trial facing fines and two years in prison for quoting the Bible in public. Paivi Rasanen had been charged with 3 counts of criminal behavior after Rasanen, a medical doctor and mother of five, spoke out in defense of traditional Marriage and the Family. Meditation: Father Walter Ciszek, an American Jesuit Priest convicted of being a "Vatican Spy" in World War II. He spent 23 years in Soviet Prisons. Scripture: John 8:1-11; Isaiah 43:16-21Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!!  JPll Renewal Center email listPlease consider being a Sponsor of the show! "We need You!"Email me with questions!Reference for Daily Scripture Reading: The MagnificatPray the Rosary Every Day! See Podcast #'s 118, 119, 120, 121 to pray along as a family!Jack's daily morning prayers, BEFORE the PHONE :)! Holy Spirit Prayer is the third oneContact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show (http://jp2renew.org/donate/)

This is a Lenten reading of Father Walter Ciszek's, He Leadeth Me. One chapter will be posted every other day throughout Lent, recorded for the Mens Roundtable, the mens group of the parish, as a way of spiritually accompanying our group reading of this text. Captured by the Russian army during World War II and convicted of being a "Vatican spy," American Jesuit, Father Walter J. Ciszek spent 23 years in Soviet prisons and the labor camps of Siberia. He endured unspeakable hardship before being returned to the States. In this book, he reflects not only on the trials he endured, but also with both simplicity and depth about his personal prayer, which alone eased the pain and sustained him. This being the Year of Saint Ignatius, we thought it fitting to read this book, as He Leadeth Me offers the reader an excellent way of learning the Spiritual Exercises and Discernment of Spirits from one of Saint Ignatius' most beloved sons. Father Ciszek's cause for canonization was opened in 1990, just six years after his death.

Lessons from a missionary priest in Soviet Russia during and after the second world war.  Episode 4/4 of our discussions with Cate Harmeyer on He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith by Fr. Walter Ciszek. Order He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith from Ignatius Press: He Leadeth Me (ignatius.com)

Lessons from an undercover missionary priest in Soviet Russia.  Episode 3/4 of our book study on He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith by Fr. Walter Ciszek. Find the book here: He Leadeth Me (ignatius.com)

25Apr21 (21bE4). Jesus shepherds us in the most fitting way. He does that in unexpected ways by becoming incarnate and laying down his life. He also works in our life in the most fitting way that is often unexpected by us. Fr. Walter Ciszek is an amazing example of the amazing way God works expectantly in the most fitting and effective ways.

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 4th Sunday of Paopi. Losing her only son, the Widow of Nain was facing a hopeless future. By telling her not to weep, Christ declared Himself to be the hope of the hopeless. A reflection on the harrowing story of Fr. Walter Ciszek in the Soviet prison camps. Click the icon below to listen.

Lessons from an undercover missionary priest in Soviet Russia.  Episode 2/4 on our book study of He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith by Fr. Walter Ciszek. Find the book here: https://www.ignatius.com/He-Leadeth-Me-P1078.aspx

Lessons from an undercover priest in Soviet Russia.  Part 1/4 of our study of He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith by Fr. Walter Ciszek.   Find the book here:  https://www.ignatius.com/He-Leadeth-Me-P1078.aspx

Punto de Vistra - El ejemplo del Padre Walter Ciszek 12 de Agosto del 2021

Punto de Vistra - El ejemplo del Padre Walter Ciszek 12 de Agosto del 2021

John Dejak presents an in-depth look at the life of Fr. Walter Ciszek, and the current status of his cause for canonization. Hosted by Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

John Dejak presents an in-depth look at the life of Fr. Walter Ciszek, and the current status of his cause for canonization. Hosted by Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Libros para las vacaciones! Historias reales. Un agente de la KGB, perseguidor de creyentes, un plan de huida, contar toda la verdad! Un Sacerdote de incógnito, acusado de espía, modelo de abandono en la voluntad de Dios, de paz y de apostolado en la adversidad! Podcast de Miles Christi MX Síguenos en nuestro canal de youtube y de Instagram Miles Christi MX Gracias por reenviar! P. Gonzalo Viaña, MC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fr-gonzalo/message

Year 1 - Ordinary Time - Week 11 - Thursday The Kingdom of God is not only a hope for the future, but a promise for the present.

The story of a Polish/American Jesuit who endured 5 years in Moscow's notorious Lubyanka prison and then 15 years in the Siberian Gulags before being exchanged in a prisoner swap 

Deacon AJ and Br. Barnabas talk about a favorite book of theirs, He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., who was an American missionary to Russia during the onset of the 2nd World War.  Ministering in Eastern Poland during the rise of the Soviet Union, Ciszek is captured and is accused of being a Vatican […] The post He Leadeth Me appeared first on Encounter Mercy Podcast.

In this episode we discuss first how God created the world from nothing, and how he continues to maintain the world in its being. This action of God implies that He provides the means for each being to obtain its purpose in this world. However, the reality of EVIL is a stumbling block for many to accept that a good God could have created this world. With our guest, John Dejak, we look at the life and writings of a great priest, Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., to understand a bit more how to accept the reality of evil in our world, while using it to give greater glory to God and bring about good in the world. John speaks about the life of Fr. Ciszek, and gives us some insights into his spiritual life, in the midst of the terrible sufferings he endured while a prisoner in the Soviet Union, and even after that, while he lived in America during turbulent times. Apart from “With God in America”, Fr. Ciszek is the author of “With God in Russia” and “He Leadeth Me”, which we highly recommend you to read, if you want to have some profound insights as to how endure sufferings in a saintly way. All the principles discussed here, about creation, Diving Providence and evil, can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 299 through 314. John Dejak helped edit and compile one of Fr. Ciszek's book, “With God in America”, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/God-America-Spiritual-Legacy-Unlikely/dp/0829444548 Please visit the Fr. Ciszek, S.J., Prayer League website: www.ciszek.org - This is the organization that promotes Fr. Ciszek's Cause of Canonization. There you can get prayer cards, books, etc. Podcast Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org Please check our silent Spiritual Exercises retreats at the Miles Christi Religious Order www.mileschristi.org Intro music from www.pond5.com Recorded at the Miles Christi Family Center, South Lyon, Michigan Gear used: - Mic: Shure MV7 Dynamic Microphone - Recorder: ZOOM H6 Portable Recorder - Software: Adobe Audition

The March 5th 2021 homily at St. John Baptist Church on Genesis 37 and Walter Ciszek

Introduction to the Mach 5th 2021 Homily on Genesis 37 and Walter Ciszek

A story of survival, of hope, of loving abandonment in God. A story of victory! The secret that kept alive a man, a priest, in the the hardest place, in the hardest condition; a secret that will help you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fr-gonzalo/message

Mr. John M. DeJak, co-editor of "With God in America" and President of Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, shares the story of Servant of God Walter Ciszek and how this famed Jesuit can teach about complete trust in God's Providence.

Inspirational stories, factual or fictional, of the Sacraments celebrated under trying circumstances. Today we hear the testimony of a priest imprisoned in Russia under Communist rule.

I welcome to the show John M. DeJak, co-editor of the book “With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit,” to talk about Fr. Walter Ciszek's life and spiritual teachings. Fr. Ciszek spent over 20 years in a Soviet prison and the Gulags of Northern Siberia after a false accusation of being … Continue reading "035 – Who is Fr. Walter Ciszek? with John M. DeJak"