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Discerning Hearts
Trusted Catholic Spiritual Formation and Direction
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1Day 5: Into the Wilderness – “Temptation and Proclamation” – Discerning Hearts PodcastA Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 5: Into the Wilderness – “Temptation and Proclamation” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Mark 1:12-15 “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and He remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild ... Read more
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21st Sunday of Lent – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast1st Sunday of Lent - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
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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3PoC-5 1st Sunday of Lent: The Power of the Cross Lenten MeditationThe Cross of Christ Teaches Us. . . Our Mission
Steps to Take as You Follow Christ
Ask—What temptations do I find it hardest to resist? How might this reveal God’s intended purpose for me?
Seek—Reject sin. Learn to see in your temptations a perversion of God’s plan for you. Try to discern what it is that God might be calling you to do by looking at the areas of your life where you are most tempted.
Knock—Meditate on Numbers 22:32-33
And the angel of the Lord said to him, “Why have you struck your ass these three times? Behold, I have come forth to withstand you, because your way is perverse before me; and the ass saw me, and turned aside before me these three times.”
How does Balaam’s donkey differ from the prophet with respect to discerning the path God wanted them to take? Are you more like the donkey or the prophet?
Transform Your Life—Sometimes we live as though God does not see us, yet we know that God is always present, whether or not we acknowledge him. Look over your life and try to see where God has revealed himself at various moments in your life. Then move confidently into the future, assured of God’s providential care for you.
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4EP2 – The Cross of Christ teaches us… – The Power of the Cross with Michael Dubruiel – Discerning Hearts PodcastsIn Episode 2 of The Power of the Cross, Michael Dubruiel reflects on the First Week of Lent and how the Cross teaches us conversion, discernment and love in daily life.
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5BW5 – The Delight of Love – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts“As we progress in this way of life…” St. Benedict promises that perseverance opens into the inexpressible delight of love. This episode explores steady faithfulness and quiet joy.
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6St. Peter Damian – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts PodcastDr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life, times and teachings of St. Peter Damian
Born: 1007, Ravenna, Italy
Died: February 23, 1072, Faenza, Italy
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7Day 4: “Follow Me” – Discerning Hearts PodcastA Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 4: “Follow Me“ Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 5:27-32 “When Jesus went out, He noticed a tax collector called Levi sitting by the customs house, and He said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And leaving everything, he got up and ... Read more
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8Saturday after Ash Wednesday – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart PodcastSaturday after Ash Wednesday - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
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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9PoC-4 Saturday after Ash Wednesday: The Power of the Cross Lenten MeditationSaturday after Ash Wednesday
A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
Steps to Take as You Follow Christ
Ask—How does viewing Jesus as my savior from death help me to face head-on the deaths of loved ones and even my own death?
Seek—Fast from passing judgment on anyone today. Realize in this little dying to yourself you are opening yourself to see others as God sees them.
Knock—Meditate on Revelation 1:17-18
But he laid his right hand upon me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one; I died, and behold I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.”
Imagine Jesus touching you with his right hand and lifting you up from your death. What other areas of your life are dominated by death rather than the life of Christ?
Transform Your Life—Do not shy away from death. Pray for others, ask the saints to pray for you, seeing in them living examples of the promise of Christ to save us from death.
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10BW4 – The Sweetness of the Lord’s Voice – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts“What is sweeter to us than this voice of the Lord inviting us?” In this episode, we reflect on recognizing God’s gentle call in peace rather than urgency.
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