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Discerning Hearts
Trusted Catholic Spiritual Formation and Direction
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1St. Gregory of Nazianzus – The Doctors of the Church with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts PodcastSt. Gregory of Nazianzus - The Doctors of the Church with Dr. Matthew Bunson - Discerning Hearts Podcast
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2St. Basil the Great – The Doctors of the Church with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts PodcastSt. Basil the Great - The Doctors of the Church with Dr. Matthew Bunson - Discerning Hearts Podcast
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3The Ninth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast“On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing ..."
who were the least of the servants in a home. They symbolize Christ’s love for the least of us, and His faithfulness to those who don’t deserve it. The eight maids stand for the Beatitudes or blessings listed in Matthew.
Prayer: Jesus, thank you for standing by us when we least deserve it…we remember today that blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake….let us open our lives to Your blessings! Amen.
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4Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen – A Christmas Lectio Divina for the Discerning HeartSaints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen - A Christmas Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart
As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.
Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”
Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart...
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Discerning Hearts10 min
5Day 8 – Receiving the Light That Is Given – An Epiphany Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts PodcastAn Epiphany Novena for the Discerning Heart Day Eight Receiving the Light That Is Given Scripture “And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 Reflection Epiphany shows us that God does not hide Himself. He gives light freely. Christ is made known in the world, not cautiously ... Read more
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6The Eighth Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast“On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eight Maids a Milking ..."
who were the least of the servants in a home. They symbolize Christ’s love for the least of us, and His faithfulness to those who don’t deserve it. The eight maids stand for the Beatitudes or blessings listed in Matthew.
Prayer: Jesus, thank you for standing by us when we least deserve it…we remember today that blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake….let us open our lives to Your blessings! Amen.
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7Day 7 – When the Light Confronts the World – An Epiphany Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts PodcastAn Epiphany Novena for the Discerning Heart Day Seven When the Light Confronts the World Scripture “Herod was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.”Matthew 2:3 Reflection Epiphany reveals Christ as Light for the world. Yet the Gospel shows that this Light does not bring peace to every place it enters. When news of the Child ... Read more
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8Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – A Christmas Lectio Divina for the Discerning HeartSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God - A Christmas Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart
As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.
Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”
Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart...
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Discerning Hearts10 min
9HH1 – The Cross Conquers Evil – The Heart of Hope with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts PodcastA reflection with Deacon James Keating on the meaning of the cross, suffering, prayer, and hope, exploring how Christ enters human pain with love and transforms suffering into a path of intimacy and resurrection.
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Discerning Hearts30 min
10The Seventh Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast“On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Seven Swans A Swimming ..."
representing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: prophecy, ministry, teaching, exhortation, giving, leading, and compassion or the seven sacraments: baptism, confirmation, penance, Eucharist, marriage, anointing of the sick, and holy orders. This is a day of new beginning, seven is the number of finality and we finish the old year and begin anew this day.
Prayer: Lord, examine our hearts today, let us come to You as anew, pure as the snow of the season. Show us our conscience, help us take Your words to heart, and make a new beginning. Lord, let this season of birth be a new birth in me. Amen
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